What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Police Chief position at Town of Gilbert?
Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Assistant Police Chief. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best in class service to our citizens while offering the opportunity for professional growth in a rewarding and innovative work environment.
The Assistant Police Chief reports to the Chief of Police. The Assistant Police Chief assists in planning, staffing, and directing the activities of the Police Department and is responsible for the supervision of Police Department personnel. Communicates with the public and Police Department personnel in order to answer inquiries and complaints, give directions, and explain actions of the Police Department and its policies and procedures. In the absence of the Police Chief, an Assistant Police Chief has the authority to represent or act as the Police Chief.
Other essential duties and responsibilities include:
Anticipated Recruiting Timeline:
At Team Gilbert, we hire innovative, forward thinking problem-solvers who love what they do! In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily, candidates must possess the following requirements
This position is an FLSA Exempt – ineligible for overtime compensation.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Gilbert’s Mission: Anticipate. Create. Help People
Our Values: DRIVEN, KIND, BOLD, HUMBLE
Awards: We are proud of these achievements and continue to work hard to make Gilbert the best place to live, work and play.Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
The Assistant Police Chief reports to the Chief of Police. The Assistant Police Chief assists in planning, staffing, and directing the activities of the Police Department and is responsible for the supervision of Police Department personnel. Communicates with the public and Police Department personnel in order to answer inquiries and complaints, give directions, and explain actions of the Police Department and its policies and procedures. In the absence of the Police Chief, an Assistant Police Chief has the authority to represent or act as the Police Chief.
Other essential duties and responsibilities include:
- Communicate with the public and Police Department personnel in order to answer inquiries and complaints, give directions, and explain actions of the Police Department and its policies and procedures;
- Participate in the determination and formulation of Department policies;
- Assist in coordinating, preparing, and administering the budget for the Police Department;
- Conduct administrative studies of management problems and concerns;
- Serve as project manager of all capital improvement projects for the Department;
- Develop comprehensive programs designed to effectively correct operational deficiencies;
- View full job description here.
Anticipated Recruiting Timeline:
- Posting Closes: April 20th, 2025
- Candidate Review: April 23rd, 2025
- Virtual Interview Invites Sent: April 24th, 2025
- Virtual Interviews Due: April 30th, 2025
- In-Person Interview Invites Sent: May 1st, 2025
- In-Person Interviews: May 13th, 2025
At Team Gilbert, we hire innovative, forward thinking problem-solvers who love what they do! In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily, candidates must possess the following requirements
- Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, public or business administration, or related field. Master's degree in a related field preferred.
- At least five (5) years of progressively responsible supervisory/management experience in a police department or law enforcement agency, including a minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Police Commander or equivalent. Experience in a police department or law enforcement agency of comparable or larger in size and complexity to Gilbert PD is preferred.
- Advanced training/graduation from a recognized executive leadership command school or institute preferred.
- Must possess an Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training (AZPOST) certification or obtain AZPOST waiver within mutually agreed upon timeframe. Information regarding waiver requirements can be found on the AZPOST website.
- Valid Arizona driver license by hire date.
This position is an FLSA Exempt – ineligible for overtime compensation.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Because of the confidential, sensitive nature of information handled, successful completion of a background investigation and polygraph is required.
Gilbert’s Mission: Anticipate. Create. Help People
Our Values: DRIVEN, KIND, BOLD, HUMBLE
Awards: We are proud of these achievements and continue to work hard to make Gilbert the best place to live, work and play.
Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Salary : $158,169 - $237,254
