Deputy Police Chief

The City of DuPont seeks a talented Deputy Police Chief who demonstrates a clear command presence balanced with well-developed interpersonal skills. The Deputy Chief reports to the Chief of Police and is responsible for the management of operations as well as other assigned duties. Those duties may include policy and procedure development, special event planning, patrol scheduling, budget preparation, coordination of hiring, evaluations of personnel performance, records, oversight, emergency management and complaint investigations.

The Deputy Chief will oversee, actively mentor and train supervisors and future leaders within the Department. The ideal candidate is a proven leader who is both forward-thinking and community minded. This person has strong communication skills, excellent judgment and the ability to lead, motivate, influence and guide staff and customers. Touchstones for this person are accountability, efficiency and transparency.

Knowledge of:
Current practices in management of municipal police departments; federal, state, and local laws as well as regulations pertaining to the conduct of law enforcement operations; the application of department accreditation requirements; labor relations and contract negotiations; principles of supervision, training, mentoring and performance evaluations; and emergency incident / unified command. Skill in:
Administrative services, to include human resources, recruiting and hiring, training, media relations, project management, conducting / overseeing investigations of employee conduct and police budgets. Ability to:
Work in cooperation with local, state and federal partners; establish and maintain effective relationships with the community, department personnel and city employees; exercise sound judgment in critical situations; and communicate effectively in written and oral form.