Deputy Police Chief

About the role

The City of Redmond is seeking a Deputy Police Chief to lead and oversee operations and staff for assigned divisions. The position requires strong leadership, discretion, and collaboration with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Acts on behalf of the Police Chief in carrying out departmental responsibilities.
• Oversees and directs assigned divisions, ensuring compliance with departmental goals and regulations.
• Develops and implements departmental budgets and manages financial resources.
• Serves as a liaison between the department and local, state, and federal agencies.
• Takes command responsibilities during critical incidents and collaborates with the Police Chief in strategic planning.
• Manages staff through selection, training, evaluation, and disciplinary actions.
• Communicates with the public and internal partners regarding departmental activities and initiatives.
• Assists in the development and implementation of the department’s strategic direction.
• Provides professional advice to city officials and participates in community meetings and regional committees.

Requirements

• Seven years (ten years preferred) of progressive leadership experience in a public safety environment.
• Three years (five years preferred) of progressive supervisory/managerial experience.
• Advanced leadership knowledge and experience.
• Basic Law Enforcement certification from the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission.
• Law Enforcement Supervisor or Middle Management Certificate or equivalent.
• Valid Washington State driver’s license.
• Basic Law Enforcement certification from the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission.
• Successfully qualified with the department issued handgun.
• Meets the required physical and medical standards of all civil service requirements.

Qualifications

• Education and experience: Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, public administration, or related field preferred; advanced degree desired.
• Certificates or licenses such as FBI Academy, Drucker Executive Leadership Institute, PERF’s Senior Management Institute of Police, or similar preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Leadership and management skills.
• Communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate processes and systems.
• Discretion and mediation skills.
• Professional advice and problem-solving skills.
• Working relationships with staff, departments, City Council, the Mayor, and the community.
• Ability to manage critical incidents and criminal investigations.

Benefits

• MEDICAL INSURANCE - Choice of two plans for employees and their eligible dependents: Premera or Kaiser Permanente.
• PRESCRIPTION DRUG INSURANCE - Included with each medical plan.
• DENTAL INSURANCE - For employees and their eligible dependents.
• VISION INSURANCE - For employees and their eligible dependents.
• OTHER INSURANCE - Life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, optional employee-paid voluntary life insurance.
• FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS - For tax savings on healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• PAID VACATION & HOLIDAYS – with (13) paid holidays per year.
• EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP).
• RETIREMENT PLANS - Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) plus additional options that include: Municipal Employees Benefit Trust (Social Security replacement plan) and MetLife 457 Plan.