Deputy Police Chief

The Puyallup Police Department is seeking its next Deputy Police Chief and is encouraging applicants that have strong leadership, a progressive mindset and a commitment to the Puyallup community, to apply for this exceptional opportunity.

It is impactful to join Team Puyallup and provide meaningful work in support of public service and the well being of our community. We value our culture of demonstrating excellence in our work, being service focused, supporting collaboration, and having integrity in all that we do. We encourage those that share these values to apply to our open positions and/or forward to colleagues who may be ready for their next career advancement opportunity.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall day-to-day operations of the Police Department. This position coordinates the functions of and gives general direction to division and section heads, who in turn manage their respective personnel. This position provides assistance in the development and execution of the Department's labor relations program by attending contract negotiation sessions and develops strategies/plans to foster improved communications within the Department.

Work is performed with a high degree of independence and level of authority. Work performance is evaluated by the quality of the Department's performance, achievement of goals and objectives, effective and efficient use of the Department's human and financial resources, and career development of subordinates.

Brochure

• Participates in police management team meetings and makes recommendations on significant issues to the Police Chief;
• Assists in the preparation of the department's budget and manages overall department budget in coordination with Chief of Police;
• Develops and coordinates programs for personnel using modern management and supervision principles and practices;
• Supervises and coordinates the functions of the Police Captains and evaluates their performance;
• Utilizes a team management approach, establishes department policy, goals and objectives;
• Assigns priorities and develops both long-range and contingency staffing plans and establishes work standards;
• Maintains discipline;
• Interviews and selects personnel;
• Assigns and coordinates personnel to achieve goals and objectives of the Department on a day-to-day basis;
• Keeps the Police Chief informed of overall operations, significant issues and changes impacting the department;
• Participates in strategy planning for labor negotiations;
• Represents or may represent the City in labor negotiations;
• Performs special projects as assigned by the Police Chief;
• May assume direct command at the scene of major emergencies;
• Represents the Department on committees and with other governmental and private sector agencies;
• Makes presentations to Council, service clubs and at public meetings;
• May temporarily assume the role and authority of the Chief of Police when such function is delegated;
• Safely drives vehicles in the performance of work functions;
• Maintains regular, reliable and punctual attendance; and
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Administrative, managerial and leadership skills and abilities.
• Modern practices and principles of effective management.
• Modern police operational methods, crime prevention methods, departmental rules and regulations and of the laws and ordinances pertaining to the police service.

• Express ideas clearly and concisely both in writing and orally.
• Delegate responsibility and authority while effectively achieving department goals and objectives.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate achievement of goals and objectives of the department.
• Make professional presentations to public groups on sensitive, as well as routine issues affecting the public.
• Lead individuals and give orders effectively.
• Analyze situations quickly and correctly and implement effective courses of action.
• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with the Chief, department and City employees, City officials, and the general public.
• Read, comprehend, and interpret technical and administrative materials.
• Establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of work.

• Ten years of management level work experience in a police setting.
• Bachelor's Degree.
• Or, a combination of education, experience, and training that indicates the ability to successfully perform the essential…