Deputy Chief of Police

Qualifications

• Progressive leadership experience in supervisory, administrative, or command-level roles, with demonstrated ability to lead personnel and operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience will be considered.
• Completion of command-level or executive leadership training preferred.
• Candidates who demonstrate the potential and commitment to complete advanced training will be considered.
• Experience supporting organizational initiatives such as strategic planning, budgeting, policy development, or accreditation desired.
• Advanced education or executive leadership certifications preferred but not required.
• Must meet state requirements for sworn law enforcement certification or be eligible for immediate reciprocity.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to perform effectively in high-pressure situations and large-scale incidents.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach and maintain mobility necessary to navigate office and field environments.
• Sufficient manual dexterity to operate computers, communication devices, and standard law enforcement equipment.
• Adequate vision and hearing to monitor situations, review documents, and respond to operational needs.
• Ability to analyze complex situations, make rapid decisions, and exercise sound judgment.

Benefits

• Health Benefits: Employees pay 15% of the monthly medical insurance premium through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, which includes prescription coverage. Single and family coverage is available. The City health care plan is a high deductible healthcare plan. You will become eligible for medical insurance on the first of the month following your start date, or on your start date if you start on the first of the month.
• HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT: Each year the City deposits 75% of your health insurance deductible amount into an HSA account in your name if you participate in the annual wellness screening. If you choose not to participate in the wellness screening, the City will deposit 50%.
• DENTAL: The City pays half of the full premium up to a maximum of $30 per month for dental.
• LIFE INSURANCE: The City pays 100% of the premium for term life insurance to all active permanent, full-time employees. Hourly employees receive $15,000 of coverage; salaried, professional, and management employees receive $50,000.
• RETIREMENT PENSION: The City contributes 14% monthly toward retirement benefits offered through the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS). The employee’s share is 10% of their gross salary.
• RETIREMENT SAVINGS: You have the option to enroll in a voluntary retirement savings plan, such as a 457(b) deferred compensation plan or Roth IRA.
• VACATION: New full-time employees receive 80 hours of vacation upon hire. Following six months of service, you receive an additional 24 hours. At one year of service, you accumulate vacation at a rate of 0.0769 per hour, or 20 days per year.
• SICK LEAVE: All employees accrue sick leave at the rate of 0.0575 hours per hour, or approximately 15 days per year.
• PERSONAL LEAVE: After six months of service, you receive two personal days, or 16 hours, per year.
• HOLIDAYS: The City observes 13 holidays per year.
• FITNESS CENTER: You have 24/7 access to a fitness center located in City Hall. The center includes a variety of commercial equipment including cardio and resistance machines and free weights.

Experience Pay

Experience Pay will start after 5 years of service, which grants additional compensation to employees who have completed five or more years of total service with the City.

Tuition Reimbursement

All permanent full-time employees are eligible to participate in the City's Tuition Reimbursement plan, provided they have at least one year of continuous service with the City and it is subject to policy terms and conditions.