Director of Police Accountability

Overview

The City of Berkeley, California is seeking a principled and collaborative leader to serve as its next Director of Police Accountability. Reporting directly to the City Council, the Director leads Berkeley’s independent civilian police oversight function and works closely with the Police Accountability Board (PAB) to promote transparency, accountability, and public trust in policing. This highly visible role oversees complex misconduct investigations, evaluates police policies and procedures, and helps strengthen systems of civilian oversight and constitutional policing.

The Director oversees a team of three and an approximate $1.7 million budget while serving as a trusted advisor and community-facing leader. The ideal candidate will bring substantial experience in police oversight, investigations, and policy evaluation, along with exceptional communication, political acumen, stakeholder engagement, political and organizational savvy, courage, and relationship-building skills. This is an outstanding opportunity for a respected oversight professional to help shape the future of police accountability in one of the nation’s most civically engaged communities.

Advance transparency, accountability, and community trust — apply today!

This position will receive an annual salary of $169,787 – $254,680 DOE/DOQ, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

The Director reports directly to the City Council and collaborates with the Police Accountability Board (PAB) to strengthen civilian oversight and constitutional policing in Berkeley.

• Lead Berkeley’s independent civilian police oversight function and work with the Police Accountability Board (PAB) to promote transparency, accountability, and public trust in policing.
• Oversee complex misconduct investigations, evaluate police policies and procedures, and strengthen systems of civilian oversight and constitutional policing.
• Manage a team of three and a $1.7 million budget; provide strategic guidance and community-facing leadership.

• Substantial experience in police oversight, investigations, and policy evaluation.
• Exceptional communication, political acumen, stakeholder engagement, organizational savvy, courage, and relationship-building skills.

For first consideration, apply by June 24 at  Submission of a resume is required for consideration; a cover letter is optional but encouraged.

Please contact your recruiter with any inquiries.