Deputy Police Chief

The City of Roanoke is seeking a Deputy Police Chief to direct and coordinate the protective service and administrative tasks for the Operations or Services divisions of the Police Department.

The designation of Deputy Chief is conferred by the Police Chief and retention of designation is at the pleasure of the Chief.

Permanent rank held by department members is retained with accompanying privileges and protection of that rank. Work may involve an element of personal danger.

Responsibilities :

• Plans, directs and coordinates the activities of a major police division such as Operations or Services within the department.
• Supervises and reviews the work of subordinate supervisors.
• Supervises the preparation and monitoring of the budget(s) germane to the division.
• Assists in the formulation and establishment of departmental goals, objectives, policies, rules and regulations.
• Assists in the development and planning of the departmental training program.
• Conducts inspections of facilities and personnel.
• Reviews and evaluates reports and recommendations.
• Confers with departmental staff to coordinate services and operational activities.
• Meets and confers with government officials, community groups, special agencies, and the public to provide information on Police activities.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.

Supervises approximately 45-200 employees in the Operations or Services divisions of the Police Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance;

rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred, with a major in social or police science or related field.
• Five to ten years of experience and / or training in police work and supervision; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possession of a valid appropriate driver's license.
• Must be a Virginia Certified Law Enforcement Officer at the time of application or possess the ability to attain such certification within one year of employment.

This is an exempt position.

Hiring Process :

Please attach a cover letter and resume to this application. Upon receipt of cover letter, resume and application, those selected to move forward in the process will be asked for written responses to prepared questions and a one-way SparkHire Interview.

Those selected to move forward will be invited for an in-person interview.

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel;

reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Location : 348 Campbell Ave SW

348 Campbell Ave SW

Roanoke, VA 24016

United States

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