Deputy Police Chief

Requisition Number: 23-00173

*Salary Range: * $147,113 to $183,891 per year

*Closing Date: * Monday, June 19, 2022; 8:30 a.m. MDT

POSITION PURPOSE

++City Equity Statement:++__ It is a priority for the City of Westminster to welcome diverse, qualified candidates from the broadest base possible. Pursuant to city values, the successful candidate will have a passion and commitment to serving a diverse population and must respect and uphold the tenets of diversity, equity, and inclusion within our culture.

The Deputy Police Chief is a City leader who serves as a key member of the Division Manager Leadership Team translating the City’s strategic plan into action through development of policies, leadership, care of people, innovation, and resource allocation and management. The position directs division activities and supports the department activities in fulfillment of the City’s Mission Statement, Vision and Values.

Work performed by the Deputy Police Chief is primarily of a managerial, administrative and supervisory nature dealing with the day-to-day overview and operation of a major functional division of the police department. This position is routinely involved in the management of resources, the development and review of policies, procedures and rules, the preparation of special studies and reports, and participation in the ongoing strategic planning and visioning for the police department.

This position also embodies the values of the City organization as defined by SPIRIT, in decision-making and actions, and strives to develop employees and a work environment that reflects these organizational values. Considerable independent judgment, initiative and understanding of laws and departmental procedures must be exercised in interpreting orders, regulations, and in responding to emergency situations. This position is routinely involved in the management of resources, and the review of policies, procedures and rules. This is a safety sensitive position. The Deputy Police Chief reports directly to the Chief of Police.

In order to be considered for this position, all candidates must attach to their online application, at time of application submittal, a cover letter and resume (each document may not exceed two (2) pages in length) and a copy of your two (2) most recent appraisals/evaluations. The full salary range for this position is stated above. Starting wages are negotiable and dependent on the qualifications and experience of each individual candidate. The City of Westminster offers a bonus of up to $1,500 per year depending on the employee’s fluency in Spanish, Hmong, Laotian and/or American Sign Language (ASL).

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

++Education, Experience, Skills, Formal Training, Licenses and Certifications++ ++Required++:

Possess considerable police and supervisory experience

Four-year degree from an accredited college or university

At least two years current experience at the rank of Police Commander (or Captain equivalency, a member of Police Command Staff) or of higher rank

Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered.

++Preferred++:

Experience leading and managing Police Operations with a similar-sized agency, or larger, in a metro-setting

HOW TO APPLY

The City of Westminster is an equal opportunity employer. Benefit information can be found on our job page. A City of Westminster online employment application is required for this position and is due by 8:30 a.m., on the closing date. Apply online at: www.cityofwestminster.us/jobs

• Age: 21
• Education: Four-year degree from an accredited college or university
• Experience: At least two years current experience at the rank of Police Commander (or Captain equivalency, a member of Police Command Staff) or of higher rank