Unit Supervisor

Job Announcement

Hiring Unit Supervisor

The City of Chandler Police Department, Professional Standards Unit, is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a Hiring Unit Supervisor. The Police Professional Standards Unit operates Monday - Friday on a 4/10 schedule. Some weekend work is required with advanced notice. This is a full-time, exempt position with benefits. A six‑month probationary period is required for this position.

• Diverse and inclusive environment
• Up to eight hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community
• Dress code is business casual
• Three medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage
• Accrue 122 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible for use immediately after accrual
• Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible for use immediately after accrual
• 12 paid holidays per year, plus Winter Break at the end of the year
• Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match
• City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation upon employee contribution
• Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually
• Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership

The City of Chandler Police Department, consisting of 348 sworn officers and 192 civilians, serves a growing population of approximately 290,000 residents. The organization is divided into three main divisions, one bureau, and many sections/units. The Patrol Operations Division has three precincts:
Main Station – Downtown & North Chandler, Desert Breeze – West Chandler, and Chandler Heights – South Chandler. These units work in concert with the Criminal Investigations Bureau, Operational Support Bureau, and Professional Services Division to meet the needs of the community. Our mission is to maintain a safe, vibrant community through meaningful engagement and continuous organizational improvement.

Our ideal candidate is a proven leader who demonstrates a strong commitment to customer service, team development, and collaborative problem‑solving. We are seeking an individual with substantial experience overseeing employment background investigations or related investigative functions, guiding staff, ensuring quality and compliance, and managing workload priorities. Experience in law enforcement, including conducting interviews and background investigations, is highly desirable. When assigned to the Police Department, the successful candidate must be capable of leading and supervising personnel while ensuring the following functions are performed effectively and in accordance with established standards.

• Manages and prioritizes the background investigation process for all police positions (sworn and professional staff) to include polygraph, background screening, and post‑offer/pre‑employment testing.
• Works in partnership with Human Resources to plan, organize, and prioritize recruitments in the Police Department; develops appropriate job‑related interviews, oral panels, and assessment/testing exercises and instruments.
• Maintains regular communication with Recruit Training Officers (RTOs) to monitor recruit progress and address emerging issues.
• Responds to and observes academy field training scenarios to assess recruit performance, development, and readiness.
• Serves as the primary liaison between CPD, RTOs, and academy command, ensuring consistent communication, coordination, and support throughout the training process.
• Participates in the development and implementation of strategic plans, action plans, performance measures and policies; ensures the quality and efficiency of internal work processes.
• Collects and analyzes data to make oral and written recommendations/presentations on initiatives related to the background investigation process to senior leadership in the Police Department.
• Manages recruiting outreach efforts to expand the pool of applicants.
• Audits candidate files for completeness; analyzes sensitive and confidential data including background information and…