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.

• 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 functions of the position listed above.

Special Qualifications:

• Possession of or the ability to obtain and maintain a valid Washington State driver's license.
• Ability to pass a comprehensive police background investigation, to include polygraph examination, psychological evaluation and pre-employment medical examination.
  
  

SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants must include a resume as part of their application materials.

We respect the privacy of applicants during this process. Candidate identities and application materials will be held in strict confidence.  Application materials will only be shared internally with the hiring committee directly involved in this recruitment process. We do not contact current employers or external references without an applicant’s explicit consent.

Only applications that include the response to the Supplemental Questions will be accepted. Those applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the City's current needs will be contacted for oral interviews and/or testing. The appointing authority may conduct second interviews.

Notification – Following submission of application, an email acknowledgment receipt of application is given. Persons selected for an interview and/or testing will be notified by email, normally within 15 working days following the closing date on the job announcement.
Not Selected – No formal notification is usually sent by the City to applicants not selected for an interview or test. Should the same or another position open for which the applicant wishes to apply, he/she must apply online for each new opening.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Essential Functions – The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principalfunctions for this job, the level of knowledge, skills and abilities typically required and the scope of responsibility, but shouldnot be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned includingwork in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or to balance the workload.
Hours of Work – Normal work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with one hour lunch. Some after-hours meetings and projects may be required. 
Union Affiliation – This position is a non-represented position.
Equal Employment Opportunity – The City of Puyallup is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does notdiscriminate in any employer/employee relations based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age,marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran's status or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws.
Background - The City of Puyallup will need to obtain the proper background and criminal history information pursuant toRCW 43.43.830/832 for positions where the employee will or may have unsupervised access to children, developmentallydelayed persons or vulnerable adults.
Disability – In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, disability will be considered only in the context of anapplicant's ability to perform essential functions of the job and to determine reasonable accommodation. Accommodationto participate in the job application and/or selection process for employment will be made upon request with reasonablenotice. Please contact the Human Resources Department for further information. The physical demands described in thisjob announcement are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essentialfunctions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform theessential functions.
Identification – Applicants who are offered employment with the City are required to provide proof of identity andauthorization to work in the United States within three days of date of hire, as required by the 1986 Federal ImmigrationReform and Control Act. A list of acceptable documents verifying identity and authorization to work will be provided tothose who are offered employment. The city uses the E-Verify program.
Drug-Free Workplace –The City of Puyallup is a drug-free, tobacco-free workplace.
Note – The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisioncontained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.