Deputy Chief of Police

Hobbs, NM
Hobbs Police Department

Salary: $124,265.46 – $167,766.54 Annually

Position Summary:

Performs a variety of complex administrative, supervisory and professional public safety assistance work in planning, coordinating and directing the activities of the Agency Support Division, Criminal Investigations Division, Support Services Division, Community Services Division and/or any newly created Divisions.

This is an “at will” position that serves as a direct report to the Chief of police. This position serves at the pleasure of the City Manager and shall not be entitled to the rights of the grievance and appeal. As an exempt position, as defined by the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Deputy Chief is expected to work, without direct compensation, in excess of the standard workday or workweek to complete job duties to include evenings, weekends, and holidays. Exempt employees shall not be eligible to receive overtime for such time worked; moreover, any such time shall not be compensable in wages or salaries, nor shall it be accumulated.

Essential Functions:

  • In the absence of the Police Chief, the Deputy Chief will perform the duties associated with the Police Chief position in an acting Police Chief capacity.
  • Regular attendance is required to perform the duties of this position.
  • Assists in the planning, coordination, supervision and evaluation of police department operations.
  • Assists in the development of policies and procedures for the Department in order to implement directives from the City Commission or City Management.
  • Plans and implements a law enforcement program for the divisions in order to better carry out the policies and goals of the Police Chief, City Management and City Commission; reviews department performance and effectiveness in assigned area, formulates programs or policies to alleviate deficiencies.
  • Coordinates the information gathered and work accomplished by various officers and personnel; assigns officers and personnel to special assignments as the needs arise for their specific skills.
  • May personally participate in investigating criminal law violations occurring within the jurisdiction of the department, obtaining evidence and compiling information regarding crimes; prepares these cases for filing of charges and testifies in court as needed.
  • Oversees and monitors personnel deployment during major emergency responses.
  • Assures that personnel are assigned to shifts or working units which provide optimum effectiveness in terms of current situations and circumstances governing deployment. Supervises and coordinates the preparation of assigned portions of the annual budget for the Department; administers the department’s budget in assigned area; plans for and develops specifications for new or replaced equipment in assigned areas.
  • Directs the development and maintenance of systems, records and legal documents that provide for the proper evaluation, control and documentation of police department operations in assigned area.
  • Trains and develops department personnel to achieve divisional goals and long-range staffing needs; motivates and evaluates assigned staff; reviews progress and directs changes as needed.
  • Maintains harmony among workers and handles grievances; maintains divisional discipline and the conduct and general behavior of assigned personnel.
  • Issues written and oral instructions; assigns duties and examines work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures.
  • Prepares and submits periodic reports to the Police Chief regarding the department’s activities, and prepares a variety of other reports as appropriate.
  • Assures each divisions compliance with departmental and city policies, procedures, rules and regulations; develops recommendations regarding divisional policy, procedure, rules and regulations.
  • Attends conferences and meetings to keep abreast of current trends in the field; represents the City Police Department in a variety of local, county, state and other professional meetings and gatherings.
  • Cooperates with County, State and Federal law enforcement officers as appropriate where activities of the police department are involved.
  • Assists departmental management in the investigation of citizen complaints and grievances concerning the police department.
  • Assists the Police Chief in ensuring that laws and ordinances are enforced and that the public peace and safety is maintained.
  • Maintains proficiency with authorized and issued weapons.

Requirements:

  • Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred) in police science, law enforcement, criminal justice, public administration or a closely related field required.
  • Ten years of experience in modern, compensable, commissioned police work which has afforded the candidate progressively responsible experience in a variety of police functions including major command responsibilities, supplemented by formal training in police administration -and- a minimum of three years of major command level experience at the rank of Lieutenant (or agency equivalent) or above with a municipal/county/state/federal agency required.
  • Completion of a State Basic Police Academy and either possesses a New Mexico law enforcement certification or the ability to obtain a ‘Certification by Waiver’ (NM law enforcement certification) through a New Mexico Department of Public Safety (NMDPS) accredited academy within one year of appointment required.
  • The ideal candidate will have positive and quantifiable experience in police personnel management, policy development/revision, collective bargaining, and New Mexico law and legal issues.
  • Valid State issued Driver’s License
  • CPR/First Aid certification, or the ability to obtain within six (6) months
  • Residency requirement: residing within the five (5) mile planning radius of the city.