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Description
The City of Battle Creek is looking for a Deputy Police Chief reporting directly to the Police Chief. The Deputy Police Chief manages the daily internal operations of the Police Department and provides complex strategic and administrative support to the Chief. This position is responsible for providing management oversight and leadership to internal operations, partnering with Human Resources on a variety of employee relations strategies, and assuring the Department is in compliance with State and Federal laws and City policy and procedures. This position serves as Acting Police Chief in the Chief's absence.
Examples of Duties
- Plans, directs, and coordinates daily operations of the department; ensures compliance with all policies, general orders, and Federal, State, and local laws.
- Supervises all divisions in the department including patrol, investigations, special operations, etc.; assists other supervisors with resolving personnel and logistic issues.
- Assists with the recruitment and selection of department personnel; assigns, directs, trains, and inspects the work of staff; rewards, disciplines, coaches, counsels, and evaluates staff performance; develops staff schedules; recommends transfers, promotions, suspensions, terminations, and demotions.
- Investigates and resolves complaints filed against employees in the department; receives and responds to inquiries and complaints from the public; takes appropriate action as needed.
- Assists in the development and implementation of department policies and procedures; analyzes department policies and procedures and recommends changes.
- Oversees and manages the budget; reviews and approves the purchase of equipment and supplies; purchases, maintains, and manages department vehicles and equipment.
- Monitors budget expenditures for operational functions; evaluates and projects costs for fiscal year; ensures budget guidelines are maintained.
- Serves as liaison with other City departments, community groups, business leaders, and the general public regarding law enforcement activities.
- Prepares and reviews operational and administrative reports.
- Assumes command of the department in the absence of the Police Chief as assigned.
Typical Qualifications
- Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Police Science, Public Administration or a related field; Master’s Degree preferred.
- Graduate from a Staff and Command Course (MSU Staff and Command) or PERFSMIP/FBINA Command Academy.
- Minimum ten (10) years’ experience in progressively responsible law enforcement work, including considerable experience in a supervisor capacity in police administration.
- Must possess a thorough knowledge of all applicable local, state and federal laws.
Special Requirements
- Possession of or ability to obtain Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) certification upon hire.
- Completion of First Line Leaders and Staff and Command courses upon hire.
- Obtain Strategic Police/Senior Management course within two years of hire.
- Subject to a comprehensive background investigation which includes but is not limited to: driving record, work history, credit history, conviction/arrest record, reference checks and drug history.
- Must possess a valid State of Michigan driver’s license or the ability to obtain within 60 days from the date of hire.
Supplemental Information
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
This work requires the ability to exert physical effort of up to 10 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work frequently sitting and occasionally requires standing, walking, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel, climbing or balancing, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling, lifting and repetitive motions; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires wet, humid conditions (non-weather) and exposure to outdoor weather conditions; work is generally in a quiet location (e.g. private offices).
At the City of Battle Creek, we understand that benefits are an important part of the total compensation package. As such, we strive to offer employees a generous benefit package that provides flexibility, choice, and value, allowing employees to not only meet their needs today but to plan for a secure future.
Full-time employee benefits –
Benefits vary slightly by union contract, employment agreement, or policy. For benefits specific to this role, please reach out to careers@battlecreekmi.gov.
Medical: Choose from a PPO plan with BCBS or an HMO plan with BCN and pair your election with a Health Savings Account.
Dental: 100% employer-paid through Blue Cross Blue Shield
Life Insurance: 100% employer-paid basic life insurance with AD&D benefit equal to 2X the employee’s base annual earnings up to $400,000. Limited coverage is also provided for spouses and children.
Sickness and Accident: 100% employer-sponsored partial wage replacement for short-term disabilities after meeting eligibility criteria.
Retirement Savings
- 457 through Mission Square with employer match
- MERS Pension * note that Police and Fire have a separate pension fund not through MERS
Employer Assistance Plan (EAP): 100% Employer paid through Pine Rest
Paid Time Off: Generous PTO package – Paid Time Off will vary by position and is outlined within City Policy or union contract.
Paid Holidays: 13 paid holidays per year
Voluntary Benefits
- Supplemental Term and Whole life
- Critical Illness
- Hospitalization
- Accident
- Vision – VSP
- Lifecare Ambulance Service
- Flexible Spending Account
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Eligible Employer
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In addition to the above, some positions may qualify for:
- Flexible Schedule/Remote Work
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Educational Stipends
- Longevity pay
- Tool and safety allowances
- Employer-paid uniforms
- Cell phone allowance
- Military pay differential
- Professional development opportunities
- Ability to earn compensatory time
- Retiree health savings plan
