Position Summary
The Chief of Police is responsible for transformational leadership of the Albuquerque Police Department, which has approximately 1,500 employees and an annual budget of about $186 million. The position is responsible for overseeing and directing activities to reduce crime, implement constitutional community policing, recruit police officers to bring the Department to full strength, and build strong morale. The Chief of Police is expected to exercise sound judgment, expertise and innovation in establishing and administering Department operations. The Chief of Police must demonstrate and promote high ethical standards within the Department. The Department is under a court-approved settlement agreement with the United States Department of Justice, relating to use of force and other issues. The Chief of Police must provide strong reform-minded leadership as the Department works to achieve and maintain compliance with the agreement. The unclassified at-will position reports directly to the Chief Administrative Officer.
This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.
This is an unclassified at-will position.
Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
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Essential And Supplemental Functions
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the functions listed below. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
- Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies and priorities for the Department. Oversee crime reduction, violence intervention, crime prevention, and community policing programs designed to maintenance and improve public safety and ensure the highest possible quality of life for residents and visitors.
- Promote a strong community policing program in accordance with the most current thinking on the six pillars developed by the President's Task Force on 21st Century Policing; effectuate the culture change within the Department necessary to carry out effective community policing; establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with property owners, community groups, business districts, and the public; represent the Department and the City at community and civic events; advocate accessibility and responsiveness to the City's diverse communities.
- Ensure that the Department is communicating effectively with all parts of our diverse community through outreach, media, and other avenues regarding its initiatives, recruiting efforts and overall presence in the community.
- Ensure the most efficient, effective and business-like use of staffing and resources; administer the overall operations of the Department, including administrative operations, policing activities and community relations; collaborate with other departments to resolve City-wide problems.
- Confer with legal advisors and other City officials regarding law enforcement issues.
- Build cohesive and collaborative departmental working relationships with officers of all rank, union representatives and civilian staff; maintain accountability and consistent discipline throughout the Department; ensure consistent application of City personnel policies and employee agreements.
- Demonstrate exceptional stewardship of public funds; direct the preparation and administration of the Department budget.
- Participate actively in proceedings and activities related to the court-approved settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice; ensure cross-divisional cooperation to achieve compliance; advocate for resources necessary for compliance; meet with U.S. Department of Justice and Court Monitor representatives.
- Ensure that Department efforts to come up to speed with modern-day policing technology are supported, funded and integrated into all facets of operations.
- Build strong partnerships with other law enforcement agencies, prosecutors and stakeholders.
- Identify weaknesses in training or capacity in the Department and proactively work to fill those gaps.
- Support efforts to incorporate equity and anti-racism into all aspects of policing.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements
Bachelor's Degree or higher in criminal justice or related field preferred;
and
Ten (10) or more years of progressively responsible experience in law enforcement management and supervision is preferred, with experience in a major metropolitan law enforcement agency at or above the rank of Captain, Commander, or an equivalent command-level position also preferred.
- Ability to successfully pass a background investigation.
- Ability to obtain a New Mexico Driver's License.
- Ability to obtain a New Mexico Law Enforcement Certification: Must currently hold a law enforcement certification and be eligible to qualify for the New Mexico Law Enforcement Certification by Waiver course (Non-NM applicants).
- Master's degree in related field is preferred
Preferred Knowledge
- Completion of Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command or the FBI National Academy.
- Functional knowledge of U.S. Department of Justice settlement agreements.
- Advanced knowledge of crime prevention and law enforcement strategies.
- Knowledge and experience utilizing a centralized technology center (e.g., Real Time Crime Center) to direct proactive, predictive, and preemptive policing concepts.
- Principles and practices of quality victim services; understanding of specific challenges related to mental health, homelessness and victims of interpersonal violence and sexual assault.
- Understanding of the needs of businesses and the tourism-based community and its impact on public safety.
- Principles and practices of organizational management and leadership of a large law enforcement agency.
- Applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations.
- Understanding of collective bargaining agreements and experience in managing a unionized workforce (sworn and civilian).
Preferred Skills and Ability
- Apply experience in constitutional community policing, reducing uses of force, implementing procedural justice, and building strong community relationships, in a manner tailored to our City.
- Effectively direct, plan and organize the activities of a large police department.
- Critically analyze problems, identify alternative solutions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
- Effectively implement, facilitate and expand community policing initiatives.
- Promote collaboration and innovation.
- Exhibit exceptional communication skills.
- Weigh risks and consequences and make clear decisions.
- Equitably interpret and apply City policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
- Diffuse conflict and gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion.
- Motivate, select, supervise and evaluate personnel with integrity and accountability.
- Promote fiscal responsibility in administering a departmental budget.
- Develop and uphold professional standards for police; deliver quality training.
- Develop and maintain effective partnerships with community groups.
- Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Work effectively with the chiefs and directors of other City departments and City administration.
