Public Safety Inspector General

Public Safety Inspector General

The Public Safety Inspector General (PSIG) is the lead internal compliance official for Division of Police operations within the Department of Public Safety, reporting directly to the Chief Director of the Department. The PSIG provides oversight to eliminate misconduct and inefficiency, conducts objective investigations, and produces reports on compliance with policies, procedures, and applicable law.

• Independently conduct investigations that analyze, audit, inspect, and evaluate compliance of Cleveland Division of Police policies, procedures, and practices against federal and state law.
• Analyze whether Division of Police policies and practices are consistent with bias‑free and community policing principles, procedural justice, and public and officer safety goals.
• Review and analyze recommendations from the Civilian Police Review Board and Community Police Commission to the Mayor and Chief Director of Public Safety.
• Assess investigations conducted by the Office of Professional Standards for timeliness, completeness, and evidentiary support of recommended dispositions.
• Collect and review police disciplinary outcomes, analyze mitigating and aggravating factors, and assess disciplinary trends for consistency and lack of bias.
• Communicate trends and findings to the Chief of Police and other senior leaders to ensure best practices.
• Develop recommendations for police policies, procedures, practices, and training to improve services and accountability.
• Make reports and recommendations to the Director of Public Safety or the Mayor as requested.
• Report to the Chief Director any recommendations, investigation outcomes, and trend analyses; create and monitor processes to coordinate implementation of approved recommendations.
• Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate effective communication with diverse cultures and socio‑economic backgrounds.
• Promote economy, efficiency, effectiveness, and integrity in division operations, identifying inefficiencies and recommending elimination of waste and misconduct.
• Make reports and recommendations available to the public.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Mayor and Chief Director of Public Safety.
• Exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality of investigations.
• Create and monitor processes to coordinate implementation of recommendations approved by the Chief Director.
• Keep abreast of current trends and issues in law enforcement and 21st‑century policing and accountability, nationally and locally.
• Audit processes, policies, procedures, and training, such as consistent use of body‑worn cameras.
• Perform any additional duties as required.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four‑year college or university;
  Business or Public Administration preferred.
• Juris Doctorate and/or Master’s Degree preferred.
• Five (5) years’ experience as an inspector general, certified public accountant, auditor, licensed attorney, law enforcement officer, or other investigative officer involving supervisory or managerial experience preferred.
• Seven (7) to ten (10) years of full‑time professional experience in law enforcement practices, investigations, police oversight, and civil rights law preferred.
• Public management and effective planning experience required.
• Must not be a current or former employee of the Cleveland Division of Police.
• Must possess a valid State of Ohio Driver’s License (or be able to obtain one within 60 days of hire if outside Ohio).
• Strong audit, analytical, and investigative skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and able to learn law‑enforcement software quickly.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation and report‑writing abilities.
• Excellent judgment and interpersonal skills.
• Must withstand an extensive background check and have no actual or perceived conflicts of interest with the City of Cleveland.
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse neighborhoods or communities strongly preferred.
• Light physical effort in sedentary to light work; may involve manipulation of lightweight items (5‑10 pounds) and extended periods at a keyboard or workstation.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Business or Public Administration field.
• Juris Doctorate and/or Master’s Degree.
• Five (5) years’ experience as an inspector general, certified public accountant, auditor, licensed attorney, law enforcement officer, or other investigative officer involving supervisory or managerial experience.
• Seven (7) to ten (10) years of full‑time professional experience in law enforcement practices, investigations, police oversight, and civil rights law.
• Light physical effort in sedentary to light work; may involve some manipulation of lightweight items (5‑10 pounds); may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.