Director of Police Accountability

Director of Police Accountability

City of Berkeley, California | Berkeley, California

Salary Range: $169,787 - $254,680 DOE/DOQ

The City of Berkeley 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.

• Lead Berkeley's independent civilian police oversight function, working closely with the Police Accountability Board 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 an approximate $1.7 million budget, serving as a trusted advisor and community-facing leader.

• Substantial experience in police oversight, investigations, and policy evaluation.
• Demonstrated exceptional communication, political acumen, stakeholder engagement, political and organizational savvy, courage, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience leading a civilian oversight organization and working with city councils or local governments is preferred.

Annual salary of $169,787 - $254,680 DOE/DOQ, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

• Lauren Gerson-Greene ()
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