Deputy Chief of Police
Salary: $9,859.46 – $10,648.01 per month
Position Summary:
Plan, organize, and supervise all activities and operations of the Police Department as designated by the Chief of Police. Responsibilities may include a combination of City law enforcement operations such as Patrol, Detention, Property, Records, Investigations and other specialized law enforcement services. Work is performed with considerable latitude for independent judgment, actions and decisions commensurate with delegated authority and demonstrated ability. Errors in judgment could have a substantial impact on public and police personnel safety and welfare, legal liability, public relations, fiscal costs and employee actions. Responsible for applying thorough and full-scope knowledge of modern law enforcement methods, systems, procedures and sound management principles and techniques.
Essential Functions:
• As required, perform the duties of Police Officer and/or Police Detective, which include but are not limited to investigate crime scenes; search for, collect and preserve evidence; take photos or videos as applicable; locate and interrogate witnesses, victims, and suspects; obtain statements; investigate backgrounds; assure that interrogations are free from duress.
• Plan and direct all administrative, operational and technical activities of the Department as designated by the Chief of Police; develop and implement internal procedures; new and innovative programs, schedules and other operating practices, rules and regulations; appraise efficiency and effectiveness and take all action necessary to improve law enforcement operations within budget limitations.
• Assist the Chief of Police in the preparation of the Department budget and submission to the City Council.
• Assure that personnel are assigned to shifts or working units which provide optimum effectiveness in terms of current situations and circumstances governing deployment.
• Generate staff assignments and projects as necessary to enhance assigned operations. Assure the quality and timely completion of such activities.
• Participate in Department-wide long-rage planning activities. Prepare and recommend objectives, methodologies and associated schedules.
Requirements:
- An Associate Degree in police science, public administration or closely related field with a Bachelors Degree preferred or training and experience that equates to an AA.
- Five (5) years’ experience with a law enforcement agency at the rank of Sergeant or above.
- Requires demonstrated increasingly responsible law enforcement supervisory/management experience.
- Must hold Washington State Police Officer Certification. This requires having been employed a a police officer within the past two years.
- Requires a personal history consistent with the ability to perform as Deputy Chief of Police with conduct, attitudes and appearance that conform to the high standards of the City and the profession.
- Pass a complete background investigation which includes a polygraph examination, psychological examination, medical examination, and credit check.
- Must be a US Citizen (RCW 35.21.333)
- Requires a valid Washington State Driver’s License and driving record acceptable to the City’s insurance carrier and the Ocean Shores Police Department.
- Residency or live within 30 driving miles of the police station (Preferred).