We are seeking a dedicated, experienced, and forward-thinking leader to join our police department as Deputy Chief. This vital role offers the opportunity to shape the future of public safety in our community by supporting the Chief of Police in overseeing daily operations, developing strategic initiatives, and fostering a culture of integrity, innovation, and accountability. As Deputy Chief, you will work alongside a committed team to ensure the safety and well-being of our citizens while championing professionalism and community-focused policing. If you're ready to make a lasting impact, we invite you to take the next step in your leadership journey with us.
This position is responsible for carrying out administrative, supervisory, and technical police work in assisting the Police Chief in directing all activities and employees of the Police Department. Work is performed with considerable independence and latitude under the direction of the Police Chief.
Establishes rules and procedures to be followed by the Police Department as may be necessary for proper law enforcement and criminal apprehension.Recommends appointing and removing officers and employees within the Police Department within such limits and bounds as prescribed by the Pelham Civil Service statutes and City Administrative Policies.Along with the Police Chief, prepares the Police Department's budget and oversees the expenditures during the next fiscal year.Oversees timely, accurate and thorough performance evaluations for all Police Department employees.Along with the Police Chief, plans and implements Police Department goals and objectives and develops and administers programs, policies and procedures.Coordinates Police Department programs, services, and administrative matters with the Police Chief, including attending meetings with administrative staff and keeping the Police Chief informed of key needs, issues, and support requirements.Attends City Council meetings, public hearings, and related proceedings to represent the Police Department in the absence of the Police Chief.Delegates work assignments, projects, and programs; monitors work flow; and reviews and evaluates work products, methods and procedures.Monitors compliance with Pelham Civil Service requirements, including advising the Pelham Personnel Board on police personnel matters within its jurisdiction and conferring with departmental employees on personnel related issues.Works with a variety of boards and commissions, including attending and participating in professional groups and committees and staying abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of law enforcement.Effectively supervises all Bureaus, Divisions, and Units of the Police Department.Performs total oversight duties relative to overall departmental operations to maintain high service delivery standards.Delegates duties to subordinates to the maximum degree possible and oversee overall operation of the Police Department.Analyzes employment recommendations made through the Administration Division Commander (Captain), interviews candidate finalists and authorizes final offers of employment to be made by Human Resources.Establishes and maintains effective work relationships with others.Must possess a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Police Science, Criminology, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field. Possession of a Master's degree in an appropriate related field is preferred.Fifteen (15) years sworn law enforcement experience with a minimum of five (5) years in an upper-level supervisory capacity of Lieutenant or other law enforcement equivalent or higher rank in a comparable or larger Police Department.Graduation from the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy, Southern Police Institute Administrative Officers Course or Command Officer Development Course, Northwestern School of Police Staff and Command, or a comparable, comprehensive police executive leadership program is preferred.Certificates, Licenses and Special Requirements: Must meet the minimum standards for law enforcement officers as established by Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission (APOSTC) and Alabama Law and maintain annual continuing education requirements.Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license as issued by the Alabama Department of Public Safety within thirty (30) days of employment.Within six (6) months of the date of hire, the employee must establish primary residence within a 35-mile radius of Pelham Police Headquarters to be eligible for a take-home vehicle subject to approval by the Chief of Police.Supervisory Responsibilities: Directly supervises employees in the Police Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.Responsibilities include interviewing, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.Compensation: The compensation range is $108,216.00 - $134,846.00 and based on qualifications and experience. The City provides an excellent array of benefits, including Tier I retirement through the Retirement Systems of Alabama and health, dental, and vision insurance. A complete list of benefits is available at www.pelhamalabama.gov.
Applications and resumes will be accepted through 5:00 P.M. on Monday, September 30, 2024.
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