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The City of Redmond is a thriving, culturally diverse community and home to over 80,000 residents. Redmond is the hub of an array of commerce and industry ranging from technology, aerospace, and gaming to biomedical and innovation start-ups.In this role, you will represent the city, and our values of service, integrity, accountability, belonging and stewardship.
The Redmond Police Department currently operates with one deputy police chief. This recruitment is for a second deputy police chief.
The Deputy Police Chief provides direction and oversight of operations and staff for assigned divisions and serves as a senior advisor to the Police Chief. The position exercises considerable discretion and leadership, guided by the established goals, objectives, policies and procedures of the department and organization, as well as any applicable city, state or federal statutes, rules and regulations.
The Deputy Police Chief formulates policy and procedure recommendations, and assists in the preparation, development and administration of the department budget. The position requires internal and external collaboration and communication (across divisions, departments, organizations, communities, etc.). The Deputy Police Chief takes command responsibilities during highly sensitive incidents and serves as the liaison between the department and a variety of local, state and federal agencies. This position stands in for the Police Chief in his/her absence.
Note: As part of our application process, we ask that all candidates submit a resume and cover letter.
Applications without cover letters will not advance.
In addition, this role will remain posted until a candidate is identified
Role & Responsibilities
- Acts on behalf of the Police Chief in carrying out the functional and day-to-day operational responsibilities of the department.
- Provides oversight and direction for assigned divisions: goals, objectives, and divisional work; often requires integration of multiple divisions to align actions to broader departmental goals.
- Ensures all operations comply with overall departmental goals and objectives and any applicable city, state or federal statutes, rules and regulations.
- Develops, enhances and/or revises programs based on trend analysis and organizational strategy direction; evaluates and recommends changes to policies.
- Provides leadership and direction in the development of short- and long-range plans; gathers, interprets, and prepares data for studies, reports, and recommendations.
- Communicates official plans, policies, and procedures to staff and the general public.
- Collaborates with and assists the Police Chief in the development and implementation of the department’s strategic direction in alignment with the organization’s goals and objectives.
- Develops, implements, oversees and adjusts all aspects of the department’s budget.
- Ensures adequate financial resources, appropriate levels of spending and accountability for public funds across all divisions in the Police Department
- Supervises staff: selects, trains, motivates, evaluates, disciplines and recommends pay changes, promotions and/or terminations.
- Develops and mentors command staff and other personnel to propel the organization toward its goals.
- May participate in labor relations and negotiations.
- Provides professional advice to city officials; participates in meetings with councils, boards, commissions, civic groups, and the public.
- Actively participates in regional committees to provide the organization’s perspective and voice in collaboration with law enforcement throughout the county and state on a variety of regional issues.
- Manages critical incidents and criminal investigations; responds to incidents or crime scenes and takes command as appropriate.
- Serves as Police Chief in his/her absence.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations
- Knowledge of and skills in conducting internal and external investigations
- Knowledge of police sciences and administration
- Knowledge of techniques of leadership, management and supervision
- Knowledge of municipal budget preparation, justification, presentation and management
- Skill in developing and supervising a competent and professional workforce
- Skill in organizing department/division resources to provide maximum protection/service to the community
- Skill in exercising controlled discretion and mediating difficult situations
- Ability to analyze impact of legislative, administrative and regulatory requirements
- Ability to evaluate effectiveness of processes and systems; modify and change processes and systems to meet the needs of the organization
- Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally to all levels within the organization and the public
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with staff, departments, City Council, the Mayor and the community
- Ability to resolve complex problems which require the evaluation of alternative methods or solutions
- Ability to set objectives, delegate, and prioritize workflow in such a way that the overall mission and/or goals of the organization/department are met
- Ability to clearly articulate information and provide operational and strategic insight/direction to positively affect outcomes
- Ability to solicit cooperation from people and departments throughout the organization as well as in the community
Qualifications
Education and experience:
- Seven years (ten years preferred) progressive leadership experience in a public safety environment, such as police department or law enforcement authority;
- Three years (five years preferred) progressive supervisory/managerial experience, with advanced leadership knowledge;
- Three years’ experience as Police Captain preferred;
- College degree in criminal justice, public administration, or related field preferred; advanced degree desired;
- Certificates or licenses such as FBI Academy, Drucker Executive Leadership Institute, PERF’s Senior Management Institute of Police, or similar preferred;
- Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Licenses And Certificates
- Valid Washington State driver’s license required
- Must possess or have the ability to possess Basic Law Enforcement certification from the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission
- Must possess or have the ability to obtain Law Enforcement Supervisor or Middle Management Certificate or equivalent
- Must successfully qualify with the department issued handgun
- Must meet the required physical and medical standards of all civil service requirements
Other
This class description describes the general nature of the work performed, representative duties as well as the typical qualifications needed for acceptable performance. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the job.
Please review the Deputy Police Chief job description for more information about the knowledge, skills, abilities, working conditions, and physical requirements.
Selection Process
Deputy Chief is a senior-level executive position, and as such, requires a more comprehensive process than other positions in the department.
- To begin the process, all candidates submit a City employment application. External candidates will be invited to also complete Public Safety Testing’s Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ), which is pass/fail.
- Initial screening of candidates will include a combination of virtual interviews with the Chief, Command Staff panel, and the Chief/Mayor/COO.
- Following the initial screening, top candidates will be invited to one or more in-person assessment panels that may include members of the community, the department, the union, other City Directors, and City Council members.
- The Chief and the Mayor will make the final selection.
Background Investigation
Polygraph, psychological exam, drug screening, medical exam and extensive on-site background investigation will also be required of selected candidates being considered for hire.
Automatic Disqualifiers
The City of Redmond Police Department will automatically disqualify any individual who has at any time:
- Lied during any stage of the hiring process.
- Falsified the personal history questionnaire, application, or failed to disclose pertinent information.
- Been convicted of a felony (or pled nolo contendere to a felony charge) or any offense that would be a felony if committed in Washington State or has been incarcerated for any crime.
- Sold marijuana, narcotics or dangerous drugs.
- All illegal and/or recreational drug use will be closely scrutinized on a case-by-case basis.
- Had a pattern of abusing prescription medication.
- Been dishonorably discharged from the United States armed forces.
- Received more than two moving traffic violations within the preceding 3 years; or reckless driving violation within the preceding 5 years; or driving while license suspended within the preceding 5 years; or driving while intoxicated within the preceding five years.
- Been involved in more than one motor vehicle accident within the preceding 3 years for which the applicant received a traffic or criminal citation and was convicted, forfeited bail, or entered a plea of "guilty" or "nolo contendere."
- Been previously employed as a law enforcement agent and since has committed or violated federal, state or city laws pertaining to criminal activity.
- Committed any serious violation of Federal, State, City or County laws.
- Been convicted of any crime under a domestic violence statute.
- Unlawful sexual misconduct.
- Commission of a felony.
Discretionary Disqualifiers
The following disqualifiers may, upon review by the Redmond Police Department, make you ineligible for the Deputy Police Chief position:
- Alcohol or substance misuse and/or abuse.
- Excessive traffic violations.
- A demonstrated unwillingness to honor fiscal contracts or just debts.
- Any other conduct or pattern of conduct that would tend to disrupt, diminish, or otherwise jeopardize public trust in the law enforcement profession.
- An inability to perform the essential functions of a Deputy Police Chief
Benefits
Our employees earn competitive wages and enjoy an exceptional benefits package that includes:
- MEDICAL INSURANCE - Choice of two plans for employees and their eligible dependents: Premera or Kaiser Permanente. All employee healthcare premiums paid for by the City of Redmond.
- PRESCRIPTION DRUG INSURANCE - Included with each medical plan
- DENTAL INSURANCE - For employees and their eligible dependents
- VISION INSURANCE - For employees and their eligible dependents
- OTHER INSURANCE - Life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, optional employee-paid voluntary life insurance
- FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS - For tax savings on healthcare and dependent care expenses
- PAID VACATION & HOLIDAYS – with (13) paid holidays per year
- EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
- RETIREMENT PLANS - Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) plus additional options that include: Municipal Employees Benefit Trust (Social Security replacement plan) and MetLife 457 Plan
- Annual COLA adjustments
- Annual merit increases of up to 5%
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Please select your highest level of education.
- High School or GED
- Associate degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree or higher
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How many years of Law Enforcement experience do you have?
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- 5 - 7 Years
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- 10+ Years
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Please List Your Current/most Recent Rank And Department Served
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