Chief of Police

The Saint John Board of Police Commissioners (the “Commission”) is seeking a forward-looking police leader to serve as its next Chief of Police.

Reporting to and receiving direction from the Commission, the Chief of Police serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Police Force and the senior law enforcement leader for the community.

The Chief will lead a police service focused on effective, lawful, ethical and community-centred policing. You will provide visible leadership across the organization, champion public trust and community partnerships, and connect the Commission’s strategic direction to the decisions and actions of members across the Force.

As Chief, you will lead and administer the Force in accordance with the Police Act, provincial policing standards, Commission policies and the Commission’s strategic direction. You will be accountable for organizational performance, professional conduct, public confidence and community safety outcomes.

As Chief of Police, you will maintain an effective, transparent working relationship with the Commission and comply with its lawful direction and instructions. You will develop, implement and oversee professional police procedures and ensure members carry out their duties professionally, fairly and in compliance with applicable law, standards, policies and collective agreements.

You will report regularly to the Commission on operations, organizational performance, progress against the strategic plan, policy compliance, risks, emerging issues and matters requiring Commission awareness or action. You will maintain accountability for the performance, conduct, professionalism and communications of the Force and its members.

• Champion an inclusive community policing service-delivery model built on public trust, community partnerships and problem solving, grounded in the principle that “police are the public and the public are police.”
• Create and sustain an inclusive, participatory working environment for sworn and civilian members, full‑and part‑time employees, contract workers and volunteers.
• Provide visible leadership across the organization so members understand strategic priorities and how their decisions and actions contribute to community safety and well‑being.
• Promote a culture of openness to new ideas, creativity, innovation, teamwork, learning, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Convey a positive and credible image of the Police Force to the public, community partners, stakeholders and media.
• Model integrity, authenticity, transparency, professionalism, fairness and respect in all decisions, communications and relationships.

You will manage and direct the Police Force to meet or exceed applicable policing standards while taking into account local conditions, evolving risks and community expectations.

You will prepare and propose annual budget options to the Commission, identifying anticipated operational impacts and alignment with strategic priorities and objectives. You will directly supervise, develop and mentor Deputy Chief(s), senior leaders and other direct reports, sworn and civilian.

You will establish and oversee fair, unbiased and transparent systems for hiring, development, supervision, evaluation, recognition, compensation, promotion and discipline. You will prepare the organization for the future through succession planning and the ongoing development of middle and senior managers.

You will build and maintain constructive relationships with labour associations, municipal partners, community organizations, partner agencies, provincial bodies and policing counterparts. You will also participate in the City’s Public Safety Committee meetings.

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