Deputy Chief of Police

Deputy Police Chief

The Deputy Chief of Police is a senior executive leader responsible for assisting the Chief of Police in the overall management, direction, and administration of the Springfield Police Division. The Deputy Chief plays a central role in implementing and sustaining the Division's Strategic Plan, ensuring that organizational decisions, resource allocation, and operational priorities align with the Division's mission, vision, and values.

This position provides strategic leadership to advance people-first leadership, operational efficiency, life-long learning, innovation, effective communication, and proactive community engagement. The Deputy Chief acts on behalf of the Chief in their absence and serves as a key advisor on policy development, organizational performance, and long-range planning.

• Serves as a principal leader responsible for executing, monitoring, and advancing the Springfield Police Division Strategic Plan, ensuring alignment with established goals, objectives, and performance measures.
• Supports the Chief of Police in translating strategic priorities into actionable initiatives, policies, and operational expectations.
• Fosters a positive labor-management environment and supports constructive relationships with bargaining units.
• Oversees major operational initiatives focused on data-driven policing, deployment strategies, investigative effectiveness, and crime reduction efforts.
• Ensures departmental policies remain current, legally compliant, and consistent with professional accreditation and best practices.
• Assists with budget development, fiscal management, and long-range operational forecasting to ensure strategic priorities are properly resourced.
• Oversees major projects, grants, and initiatives to ensure compliance, accountability, and effective outcomes.
• Responds to critical incidents and provides command-level leadership during emergencies and major events.
• Supports initiatives related to body-worn cameras, records management systems, cybersecurity, and mobile technology solutions.
• Promotes proactive engagement with community members, stakeholders, and partner agencies to strengthen trust and legitimacy.
• Supports initiatives that increase transparency, accessibility, and collaboration with diverse communities.

The City of Springfield is committed to a diverse workforce as it enriches and strengthens how we advance our mission. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applications from all individuals, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, disability, and all the other characteristics that make us unique. Our goal is to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to work.

Health benefits include 15% of the monthly medical insurance premium through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, which includes prescription coverage. Single and family coverage is available. The City health care plan is a high deductible healthcare plan. You will become eligible for medical insurance on the first of the month following your start date, or on your start date if you start on the first of the month.

Health Savings Account, dental, life insurance, retirement pension, retirement savings, vacation, sick leave, personal leave, holidays, fitness center, experience pay, and tuition reimbursement are also provided.