Constitutional Policing Administrator

The City of Oakland, California, is conducting a national search for the position of Constitutional Policing Administrator (CPA). The CPA is an at-will management classification that plays a critical role in serving as compliance, technical assistance and accountability functionembeddedwithin the Oakland Police Department (OPD); and regularly provides updates to the Mayor and City Administrator on a wide range of OPD operations, policies and procedures.

This position partners with internal and external stakeholders to build public trust in OPD by providing hands‑on technical assistance in all areas of OPD operations, including recruitment,contracts, internal audits, risk management and police operations. This vital position provides consistent support and accountability as OPD focuses on policyand constitutional lawadherence,and community trust building. The Constitutional Policing Administration must exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment in reviewing and resolving operational problems and policy matters that may arise.

The incumbent receives direction from an Assistant City Administrator or the City Administrator.

The CPA will enhance internal accountability, update the Mayor and City Administrator on a wide range of OPD operations, and ensure compliance with the principles of constitutional policing. The CPA will be guided by national best practices and the Negotiated Settlement Agreement (NSA). The CPA fosters and maintains effective and collaborative relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including City departments, internal governing bodies, regional and state partners, community organizations and leaders, and other public and private agencies.

The following qualifications are guidelines, as the appointing authority has broad discretion in filling positions in this classification.

• Serve as Administration’s lead on interdepartmental collaborative efforts on Public Safety responses.
• Provide expert guidance to the Mayor and City Administrator on sensitive, confidential, and potentially controversial issues related to accountability and adherence to best practices, policies, procedures, and operations.
• Provide expert guidance to the Chief of Police and the executive command team to improve operations and community trust.
• Review and evaluate with department staff policies and procedures to provide technical assistance and feedback while updates are completed to align with best practices and City of Oakland standards.
• Review all areas of OPD internal operations with executive command and department staff to identify areas of improvement and streamline processes.
• Review and revise departmental policies to maintain compliance with federal and state laws, settlement agreements, and constitutional standards.
• Review, evaluate, monitor, and provide input regarding critical incidents including in‑custody deaths, officer‑involved shootings, and significant incidents.
• Track and analyze lawsuits involving OPD to assess patterns, mitigate risks, and develop policy recommendations that strengthen legal compliance and accountability.
• Foster relationships with community stakeholders, advocacy groups, and oversight bodies to enhance public trust, transparency, and community‑oriented policing efforts.
• Advise City Council, relevant commissions, and boards regarding any pending or ongoing department matters of significant concern and serve as the staff to the Public Safety Committee.
• Coordinate with Oakland Fire Department and Department of Violence Prevention on City Council and Mayor directives at the direction of the City Administration.
• Prepare and make presentations to City officials, community organizations, and other stakeholders.
• Monitor, audit, and report on internal investigations conducted by the Oakland Police Department concerning allegations of excessive/unnecessary force or other misconduct issues as deemed appropriate; attend briefings and interviews; request information for further investigation if deemed necessary; develop independent conclusions and produce reports.
• Manage, oversee, and participate in the initial processing of police misconduct complaints…