Executive Assistant to Director; Exempt

The City of Oakland is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity, inclusion, and equity. Oakland has a long history of activism around issues of justice and equity. Both oppression and this resistance to oppression have shaped the city’s historical roots and the lives of its residents to this day. As public servants in one of the most diverse cities in the nation, we strive to develop employees who understand the harm and impacts of systemic inequity to create lasting, meaningful outcomes for everyone.

Oakland strives to establish an environment that embraces the richness of culture, community, and individualism of employees.

Join the Oakland Police Department (OPD) and become part of a dedicated team committed to enhancing public safety, strengthening community trust, and delivering professional, equitable, and responsive service to the residents of Oakland. OPD is a dynamic organization made up of sworn and professional staff who work collaboratively across the Department and with City partners, community organizations, and residents to address complex public safety challenges and improve quality of life.

The Executive Assistant to the Director will serve in a highly visible and integral role supporting the Chief of Police and Executive Team, working at the center of departmental operations and helping ensure that key priorities, initiatives, and commitments move forward effectively.

This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute directly to the leadership and continued advancement of one of the Bay Area’s largest and most complex police departments. The successful candidate will support the Chief in managing a fast-paced executive environment, coordinating critical information and activities, facilitating communication across the organization, and contributing to initiatives focused on public safety, community engagement, organizational excellence, accountability, and workforce development.

For a highly organized, collaborative, and service-minded professional, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working alongside leaders and employees who are committed to serving Oakland and helping shape the Department’s future.

• Adaptable. You respond effectively to changing priorities and remain composed and professional in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative. You build positive working relationships and are committed to supporting the Chief, the Department, and the Oakland community.
• Communicative. You communicate clearly and professionally with executives, staff, elected officials, community members, and external partners.
• Discreet. You demonstrate sound judgment, integrity, and professionalism when handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Organized. You effectively manage competing priorities, complex schedules, and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and strong attention to detail.
• Proactive. You anticipate needs, identify potential challenges, and take initiative to develop solutions and move work forward.

• Providing high-level executive support to the Chief of Police by managing complex and confidential administrative, operational, and organizational matters.
• Managing and coordinating the Chief’s schedule, meetings, correspondence, and executive commitments while ensuring priorities are organized and critical matters receive timely attention and follow-through.
• Serving as a key liaison for the Office of the Chief of Police by coordinating communication and information among Department leadership, City officials, employees, community stakeholders, partner agencies, and other internal and external contacts.
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