Deputy Chief

Police; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Albuquerque Police Department invites applications for a Deputy Police Chief, a sworn leadership role reporting directly to the Chief of Police. The incumbent will oversee a bureau, directing several divisions within the department, which employs about 1,500 staff and manages a sizable annual budget.

The position is safety sensitive and at-will, with expectations to guide strategic operations, budgets, and community relations. A strong background in law enforcement leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in criminal justice related field.
• Seven (7) years or more of experience in law enforcement management/supervision (Preferably with a law enforcement agency within a major metropolitan area, at or above the rank of Captain/Commander or equivalent for at least three (3) of the seven (7) years).
• Experience as a Deputy Chief or Chief of a police department (Preferred).
• Completion of Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command or the FBI National Academy (Preferred).
• Ability to successfully pass a background investigation.
• Ability to obtain a New Mexico Driver's License.
• Ability to obtain a New Mexico Law Enforcement Certification: Must currently hold a law enforcement certification and be eligible to qualify for the New Mexico Law Enforcement Certification by Waiver course (Non-NM applicants).

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, staffing, and directing police activities.
• Coordinate, prepare, and administer the budget for the police department.
• Aid in administration of departmental and divisional budgets.
• Conduct administrative studies of management problems and concerns.
• Develop comprehensive programs designed to effectively correct operational deficiencies.
• Make recommendations on department performance ratings, disciplinary actions, and related matters.
• Ensure the department meets objectives and goals set forth by city council.
• Evaluate and develop department best training practices.
• Represent the department at various meetings to promote the department's missions and goals in order to foster mutual trust between the community and the department.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Strategic planning

People management

Policy development

Community engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice related field

Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command

FBI National Academy

Job description

The Albuquerque Police Department deputy police chief is a sworn law enforcement officer position which reports directly to the chief of police.

The deputy police chief will be assigned to a bureau, and is responsible for overseeing several divisions within the bureau: The Albuquerque Police Department employees approximately 1,500 employees with an annual budget of about $190 million.

This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.

This is an unclassified at-will position.

DUTIES (include, but are not limited to):

• Assist in planning, staffing, and directing police activities;
• Coordinate, prepare, and administer the budget for the police department;
• Aid in administration of departmental and divisional budgets;
• Conduct administrative studies of management problems and concerns;
• Develop comprehensive programs designed to effectively correct operational deficiencies;
• Make recommendations on department performance ratings, disciplinary actions, and related matters;
• Ensure the department meets objectives and goals set forth by city council;
• Evaluate and develop department best training practices;
• Represent the department at various meetings to promote the department's missions and goals in order to foster mutual trust between the community and the department.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in criminal justice related field.
• Seven (7) years or more of experience in law enforcement management/supervision (Preferably with a law enforcement agency within a major metropolitan area, at or above the rank of Captain/Commander or equivalent for at least three (3) of the seven (7) years).
• Experience as a Deputy Chief or Chief of a police department (Preferred).
• Completion of Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command or the FBI National Academy (Preferred).
• Ability to successfully pass a background investigation.
• Ability to obtain a New Mexico Driver's License.
• Ability to obtain a New Mexico Law Enforcement Certification: Must currently hold a law enforcement certification and be eligible to qualify for the New Mexico Law Enforcement Certification by Waiver course (Non-NM applicants).