Police Civilian Commander

Essential Functions

The major responsibilities of this position are listed below. For more information, please review the job description. 

• Plans, organizes, directs, controls, integrates and evaluates the work of the Support Services division
• Directs and manages the performance of divisional managers and staff
• Provides day-to-day leadership and works with managers and staff to ensure a high-performance, customer service-oriented work environment that supports achieving the department's and the City's mission, objectives and values
• Through subordinate managers, ensures staffing and operational compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations governing police dispatch and emergency communications, property and evidence, records management services, fleet and technology services 
• Through subordinate Police Administrators and Supervisors directs the Police Records section, Property and Evidence Section, Communications Section, Fleet and Technology Units
• Plans, directs and implements special projects and assignments as directed by the Chief of Police and/or Deputy Chief.
• Represents the Police Department to other departments, elected officials, professional associations, and community groups and outside agencies; participates in a variety of Police Department educational and special events.
• Prepares City Council agenda reports and resolutions and makes presentations to the Council and commissions; performs research and analysis and prepares a variety of studies and reports; prepares, reviews and evaluates Requests for Qualifications/Proposals, contracts and scopes of work; negotiates, prepares and administers contracts and agreements; responds to information requests from other entities and the public and data requests and audits by state and federal regulatory agencies
• Oversees implementation and operational management of the Active Intelligence Center (AIC), including coordinating technology, data, and workflows to support real-time crime analysis, drone deployments, and improved response times for critical incidents.

Qualifications

Qualification Guidelines:

• COMPETENCIES The following list represents the core competencies needed for success in this position
• Adaptability - Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
• Oral Communication - Engaging effectively in dialogue
• Relationship Building - Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
• Allocating Resources - Prioritizing the use of fiscal and material resources to maximize organizational effectiveness
• Managing Performance - Ensuring superior individual and group performance
• Analyzing & Interpreting Data - Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data
• Legal & Regulatory Navigation - Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
• Professional & Technical Expertise - Applying law enforcement principles, practices, and technical subject matter to the job
• Education, Training and Experience Bachelors degree in police science, public administration, or a related field, and Three years of experience supervising a section or division of a police department
• or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• A master's degree in administration of justice, business, management or a closely related field is highly desirable
• SELECTION PROCESS The selection process may consist of a training and experience evaluation, written test, interview panel, and/or department-level interviews

Special Requirements:

• Must possess a valid California Class C driver's license and comply with the City's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy during the course of employment
• Successful completion of a comprehensive background investigation is required, including a review of employment history, criminal conviction record, credit history, use of intoxicants and/or other controlled substances

Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veteran Staffing Consultant for Pasadena Police Department is Martin Rivera.