Director, Independent Police Accountability

City of Berkeley; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Berkeley is inviting applications for the Director of Police Accountability to lead the independent police oversight function in Berkeley. This position is crucial for managing investigations and policy evaluations, fostering public trust, and ensuring oversight systems are robust.

The successful candidate will possess strong communication skills and extensive experience in police oversight and policy evaluation. The Director will oversee an experienced staff, managing a significant budget and performing complex investigations into police misconduct.

Qualifications

• Five years of administrative or investigative experience in law enforcement.
• Extensive experience in police oversight and evaluations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations into police misconduct.
• Perform policy and trend analysis.
• Manage complaint intake processes.

Skills

Police oversight

Investigative skills

Policy evaluation

Communication

Political acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in law enforcement or related field

Advanced degree desirable

Job description

The City of Berkeley is inviting applications for the Director of Police Accountability to lead the independent police oversight function in Berkeley. This position is crucial for managing investigations and policy evaluations, fostering public trust, and ensuring oversight systems are robust.

The successful candidate will possess strong communication skills and extensive experience in police oversight and policy evaluation. The Director will oversee an experienced staff, managing a significant budget and performing complex investigations into police misconduct.