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City of Austin

Job Description

 

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Position Information

 

Posting Title
Chief of Police

Job Requisition Number
COA091749

Position Number
103705

Job Type
Full-Time

Division Name
Police Headquarters

Minimum Qualifications
    • Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Public or Business Administration, or a related field plus ten (10) years of progressively responsible work in police administration, with at least five (5) years as a bona fide law enforcement officer, plus two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.

 


Licenses and Certifications Required:
  • Certification by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education at the intermediate level or its equivalent as determined by the Commission.

 

Notes to Applicants
This recruitment will be led by Mosaic Public Partners.

Please click here to be routed to the consultant’s web page for additional information and to view or download a brochure that details this opportunity.

To be considered for this position, candidates must submit a cover letter and résumé no later than Monday, June 10, 2024, at: mosaicpublic.com/careers.

Information submitted for consideration may be made available to the public in compliance with the Texas Open Records Act. Interested candidates are encouraged to contact one of the recruiters below before submitting materials.

CONFIDENTIAL INQUIRIES ARE WELCOMED TO:
Chief Greg Nelson (ret.) | greg@mosaicpublic.com | (916) 550-4100
Chief Bryan Noblett (ret.) | bryan@mosaicpublic.com | (916) 550-4100

The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact 512-974-3210 or Relay Texas 7-1-1.

The City of Austin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay Range
Commensurate

Hours
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday – Friday.

Hours may vary depending upon business needs.

Job Close Date

 
Type of Posting
External

Department
Police

Regular/Temporary
Regular

Grant Funded or Pooled Position
Not Applicable

Category
Professional

Location
715 E 8th St, Austin, TX 78701

Preferred Qualifications
The ideal candidate for the position of Chief of Police will possess certain traits and experiences that will lead to success:
  • The most competitive candidate will have direct experience as a police chief in a large, urban city with issues that are similarly complex to those in Austin.

 

 
The ability to work effectively and forge relationships in the many diverse communities in Austin is essential. The next Chief should have a sound understanding of the history of institutional racism in policing and work to continue to provide public safety services in an equitable manner. The Chief should be a vocal proponent for diversity, equity, and inclusion and should continually work to make the Austin Police Department, top to bottom, representative of the community that it serves.
  • Top candidates will have experience working effectively to build strong and healthy labor-management relationships. The ability to balance competing interests and priorities will be essential to success. The Chief of Police will need to be a strong and sincere communicator and a collaborator with the ability to bring people together.
  • A successful Chief of Police in Austin will take advantage of the City’s innovative and progressive spirit and strive to set APD as the national leader in public safety.

 

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
 

  • Supervises, oversees, directs, and facilitates operations and activities of the Police Department to ensure effective, safe, and professional law enforcement activities and support.
  • Oversees Police department sworn and non-sworn personnel.
  • Directs activities of personnel engaged in preparing budget proposals, maintaining police records, carrying out assigned sworn police officer duties and responsibilities, and recruiting police officers.
  • Coordinates internal investigations, reviews disciplinary cases, and provides corrective action as needed.
  • Communicates with internal and external agencies, departments, and City executives to ensure effectiveness and planning for the department.
  • Directs and oversees the administration of the meet and confer agreement, maintains liaison with labor representatives, and ensures maintenance of management rights.
  • Attends City Council meetings and takes necessary action regarding Council agenda items.

 


Responsibilities – Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
 
  • Knowledge of laws governing police work and rules of evidence.
  • Knowledge of modern personnel principles and practices.
  • Skill in assigning and coordinating the work of various officers within the department.
  • Skill in preparing and monitoring of budgets.
  • Skill in administration of the department.
  • Skill in oral and written communication.
  • Skill in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with other City employees, the City Council, the media and the general public.
  • Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations.
  • Skill in leading an organization from a values-driven perspective, including such things as equity, innovation, sustainability, and resiliency.
  • Ability to use an equity lens and framework to create inclusive, diverse, and safe workplaces and community programs.
  • Ability to manage diversity, understand inclusion, and work with diverse communities and populations to build constructive and effective relationships.
  • Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
  • Ability to analyze and resolve irregular events.

Criminal Background Investigation
This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation.

EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within
the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

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