Deputy Commander

Police; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Police seeks a Deputy Commander under the direction of a Commander to lead a designated section or project within a geographic area or specialty unit. Appointments are made by the Chief of Police from internal or external applicants at Lieutenant rank or above.

This is an unclassified at-will position and a safety sensitive role subject to random drug/alcohol testing. The position requires strong reporting, coordination, and budget-related duties with opportunities to represent the unit publicly.

Qualifications

• Must be in good standing with your current agency.
• Must maintain sworn law enforcement officer certification.
• Out-of-state applicants must be certified and recognized by NM DPS.
• Must possess a valid driver's license; out-of-state applicants must obtain a NM driver's license within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepares written and oral reports to superior officers.
• Coordinates activities within assigned section.
• Reviews administrative reports and correspondence.
• Completes personnel evaluations.
• Provides input related to budget needs.
• Assists in preparing departing and administrative procedures for the section.
• Reviews and recommends personnel actions.
• Makes public presentations.
• Audits and monitors expenditures.
• Conducts section staff meetings.
• Coordinates activities with other units and agencies.
• Complies and reviews monthly activity reports.
• Assists in developing goals and objectives for the section.
• Coordinates purchases and maintenance of equipment.
• Conducts property inventory for section.
• Fills in for the Commander during his/her absence.

Skills

Law enforcement certification

Arrest capability

Driver's license

Job description

Under the direction of a Commander, the Deputy Commander is responsible for a specific section and/or project within a designated geographical area or specialty unit. Assignments to division/section are assigned at the discretion of Chief of Police. A Deputy Commander may be appointed by the Chief of Police from internal or external applicants at the rank of Lieutenant or above.

This is an unclassified at-will position.

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

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

(Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the functions listed below). Specific duties vary upon assignment.

• Prepares written and oral reports to superior officers
• Coordinates activities within assigned section
• Reviews administrative reports and correspondence
• Completes personnel evaluations
• Provides input related to budget needs
• Assists in preparing departing and administrative procedures for the section
• Reviews and recommends personnel actions
• Makes public presentations
• Audits and monitors expenditures
• Conducts section staff meetings
• Coordinates activities with other units and agencies
• Complies and reviews monthly activity reports
• Assists in developing goals and objectives for the section
• Coordinates purchases and maintenance of equipment.
• Conducts property inventory for section
• Fills in for the Commander during his/her absence

• Must be in good standing with your current agency
• Must maintain sworn law enforcement officer certification, and remain capable of performing the functions of a Patrol Officer 1st Class, including the ability to affect a forceful arrest
• In state applicants must be currently certified. Out of state applicants must be currently certified and their certification must be recognized and approved by the New Mexico Department of Public Safety
• Out of state applicants must successfully complete a New Mexico Law Enforcement certification by waiver course
• Must possess a valid driver's license (out-of-state applicants must obtain a valid New Mexico driver's license within 30 days of being hired)
• Possession of aCity Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.