Description
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About the Department
BART Police Department is a progressive agency and has been on the forefront - and in some cases the model approach to training in the areas of fair and impartial policing, bias-based policing, crisis intervention, cultural competence training, and de-escalation training. The mission of the BART Police Department is to ensure a safe environment within our transit system, reduce crime through a highly visible police presence, and proactive enforcement of the law, and to promote public confidence by working in partnership with our stakeholders and the communities we serve.
Job Summary
The District is currently seeking a Deputy Police Chief who will be responsible for managing and administering the activities of a bureau within the Police Department as well as assisting the Chief of Police with overall operation of the Department.
The BART Police Department, with over 200 sworn personnel and over 200 professional staff members, is a significant law enforcement presence in the Bay Area; the Deputy Chief role will provide abundant opportunity to develop skills in a broad range of police management activities in a dense and diverse urban environment. The BART Police Department has four Bureaus – Operations, Support Services, Personnel & Training, and Progressive Policing and Community Engagement Bureau. The current vacancy is in the latter.
The job demands a creative individual who has the ability to inspire change, and the courage to support officers in performing the challenging job of policing, while demanding accountability at all levels. The BART Board and Executive Management Team are fully committed to supporting and improving the Police Department, and the Chief is equally committed to fostering effective mentoring and developmental opportunities at all levels.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate outstanding leadership capabilities, strong interpersonal skills and the confidence to initiate and follow through on important initiatives in the Department. The Individual will also demonstrate experience and creativity around crime reduction strategies, community-oriented policing, problem solving and working in a culturally diverse urban environment.
Special Compensation
Incentives above the base pay include:
Up to 8% Education Pay
Up to 15.4% Longevity Pay
2% POST Supervisory Certificate Pay
10% Police Management Incentive
Requirements
- Develops and directs the implementation of division goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards.
- Plans and leads departmental activities and operations; coordinates and ensures the effectiveness and efficiencies of programs and advises the Police Chief accordingly.
- Assigns, supervises, and evaluates the work of assigned staff; provides coaching and training for their professional development; works with staff to correct deficiencies; initiates and implements disciplinary procedures up to and including termination.
- Determines staffing and equipment needs; participates in the selection of assigned staff, special assignments, and lateral and vertical promotions within the department.
- Determines and administers disciplinary measures, awards, and commendations.
- Oversees and administers the division and/or department’s budget.
- Develops and implements strategies for solving and reducing crime activities.
- Coordinates activities with other departments and outside agencies; confers with and provides assistance to District departments on police matters; performs special studies and develops recommendations.
- Manages and reviews the preparation and content of a variety of reports and proposals.
- Prepares and approves correspondence, orders, policies, letters, memorandums and other written materials.
- Takes command of personnel in emergencies and directs complicated operations; may perform difficult and sensitive investigative work or other specialized activity.
- Ensures that police personnel comply with the District’s policies on the rights and treatment of employees and citizens.
- Monitors and evaluates developments and changes related to law-enforcement activities, changes in the community, District and other public and private entities; assesses their impact on District police operations and services; recommends and implements policy and procedural improvements and changes accordingly. Responsible for the implementation of community-oriented policing and problem-solving philosophy.
- Attends and participates in executive- and departmental-management level meetings, including collective-bargaining negotiations, disciplinary hearing, and labor arbitrations involving the two police employees’ associations.
- Performs duties and responsibilities consistent with the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics.
- Works with Police Chief and other Deputy Police Chiefs to establish cost effective and responsive services to the district and the community; handles sensitive inquires and complaints.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Possession of a bachelor’s degree in criminology, administration of justice, public/business administration or a closely related field from an accredited college or university. A master’s degree is preferred.
Experience:
The equivalent to seven (7) years of verifiable law enforcement experience, which must have included at least two (2) years of supervisory and administrative experience. Experience in transit policing is preferred.
License or Certificate:
Possession of or eligibility to possess a valid Supervisory Certificate issued by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST). A Management Certificate is preferred.
Other Requirements:
- Must possess a valid California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record.
- Must remain firearm qualified, if applicable.
- Must be able to work various shifts, weekends, holidays and overtime.
- Must pass a comprehensive medical examination, California Post background investigation, which may include a polygraph examination and medical and psychological examinations.
