Deputy Police Chief

The City of Redmond is a thriving, culturally diverse community and home to over 80,000 residents. Redmond is the hub of an array of commerce and industry ranging from technology, aerospace, and gaming to biomedical and innovation start-ups. In this role, you will represent the city, and our values of service, integrity, accountability, belonging and stewardship.

The Redmond Police Department currently operates with one deputy police chief. This recruitment is for a second deputy police chief.

The Deputy Police Chief provides direction and oversight of operations and staff for assigned divisions and serves as a senior advisor to the Police Chief. The position exercises considerable discretion and leadership, guided by the established goals, objectives, policies and procedures of the department and organization, as well as any applicable city, state or federal statutes, rules and regulations.

The Deputy Police Chief formulates policy and procedure recommendations, and assists in the preparation, development and administration of the department budget. The position requires internal and external collaboration and communication (across divisions, departments, organizations, communities, etc.). The Deputy Police Chief takes command responsibilities during highly sensitive incidents and serves as the liaison between the department and a variety of local, state and federal agencies.

This position stands in for the Police Chief in his/her absence.

Note: As part of our application process, we ask that all candidates submit a resume and cover letter.
Applications without cover letters will not advance.

In addition, this role will remain posted until a candidate is identified

• Acts on behalf of the Police Chief in carrying out the functional and day-to-day operational responsibilities of the department.
• Provides oversight and direction for assigned divisions: goals, objectives, and divisional work; often requires integration of multiple divisions to align actions to broader departmental goals.
• Ensures all operations comply with overall departmental goals and objectives and any applicable city, state or federal statutes, rules and regulations.
• Develops, enhances and/or revises programs based on trend analysis and organizational strategy direction; evaluates and recommends changes to policies.
• Provides leadership and direction in the development of short- and long-range plans; gathers, interprets, and prepares data for studies, reports, and recommendations.
• Communicates official plans, policies, and procedures to staff and the general public.
• Collaborates with and assists the Police Chief in the development and implementation of the department’s strategic direction in alignment with the organization’s goals and objectives.
• Develops, implements, oversees and adjusts all aspects of the department’s budget.
• Ensures adequate financial resources, appropriate levels of spending and accountability for public funds across all divisions in the Police Department.
• Supervises staff: selects, trains, motivates, evaluates, disciplines and recommends pay changes, promotions and/or terminations.
• Develops and mentors command staff and other personnel to propel the organization toward its goals.
• May participate in labor relations and negotiations.
• Provides professional advice to city officials; participates in meetings with councils, boards, commissions, civic groups, and the public.
• Actively participates in regional committees to provide the organization’s perspective and voice in collaboration with law enforcement throughout the county and state on a variety of regional issues.
• Manages critical incidents and criminal investigations; responds to incidents or crime scenes and takes command as appropriate.
• Serves as Police Chief in his/her absence.

Education and experience:

• Seven years (ten years preferred) progressive leadership experience in a public safety environment, such as police department or law enforcement authority;
• Three years (five years preferred) progressive supervisory/managerial experience, with advanced leadership knowledge;
• Three years’ experience as Police Captain preferred;
• College degree…