Deputy Chief of Police: City of Hopewell

Employment Opportunities

Department: HOPEWELL POLICE DEPARTMENT

Position: DEPUTY CHIEF OF POLICE

Position No.: 11172

Salary Range: $61,873-$92,809

Deadline: Friday, November 6, 2009 (originally closed July 10, 2009.)

Those applicants who submitted their application prior to the original

closing date are still under consideration.

The Hopewell Police Department is currently seeking a highly experienced candidate for the position of DEPUTY CHIEF OF POLICE with the City of Hopewell, Virginia.

Resumes, applications and completed questionnaires must be received by Friday, November 6, 2009.

The successful applicant must have satisfactory results in a Background Investigation, Polygraph Test, Psychological Test and Drug Test.

Please see below for the following:

1. Job description for Deputy Chief position.

2. Management and Leadership Questionnaire (Questionnaires must be completed and sent in with resume and application to be considered for this position)

1. In your opinion, what is your biggest concern in managing a police department the size of Hopewell ? What problems can you anticipate facing the position of Deputy Chief in the Hopewell Police Department and explain how you will overcome them?

2. By this point in your career, you have undoubtedly experienced many styles of leadership from many different supervisors. Please compare and contrast the leadership styles that you found beneficial and the leadership styles that you found to be ineffective. Please explain your own predominant style of leadership. Finally, be sure to use examples to illustrate your style of leadership.

3. Please describe your experience in developing and implementing departmental goals, objectives, policies and priorities.

4. Please describe an example which illustrates your ability to effect a major change within an organization and also build the morale of the officers within your organization.

5. Describe one significant accomplishment, achievement, and/or program you have implemented in your career which was innovative, proactive, and/or a difference-maker in the organization where you worked. What made this accomplishment, achievement or program so meaningful? Describe the significance of what you did.

Summary Job Description:

The Hopewell Police Department serves a modern community of more than 22,500 citizens. The Police Department has 59 authorized sworn positions; the E911, and Animal Control services also are under the command of the Police Department. The FY 09 Budget for the department was nearly $7.0 million dollars.

The Deputy Chief, under administrative direction of the Chief of Police, directs, manages, supervises, and coordinates the activities and operations of the three major Bureaus within the Police Department; serves as second in command to the Chief of Police; oversees the day-to-day operations of the Police Department; coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies; and provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Chief of Police..

Assists Police Chief in managing the department’s daily operations to provide effective and efficient law enforcement services to the citizens of Hopewell .

· Serves as second in command to the police chief; plans, organizes and directs the patrol and criminal investigations activities of the department, with bureau commanders and other key members as designated by the police chief.

· Plans, organizes and manages the police and support personnel units’ staff, i.e. is responsible for subordinates’ performance appraisals, interviewing candidates, making recommendations for hire, promotions, disciplinary action upon investigations and the like.

· Oversees the state mandated training for all sworn department personnel.

· Monitors department police operations by attending various meetings and by regularly reviewing schedules, timesheets, criminal reports, operational reports and other department activity reports for quality and approval.

· Prepares reports, memos and correspondence for the Police Chief.

Assists the Chief in the development and control of the annual budget proposal and in formulating

OTHER JOB DUTIES:

· • Plans and prepares data for grants or funded programs; maintains appropriate intergovernmental coordination, such as establishing mutual aid plans.

· • Attends conferences conventions, seminars, and related meetings to keep abreast of modern law enforcement methods, techniques, and administration.

· • Serves as the City’s representative in various committees and organizations related to improvements in the profession, exchanges of information, public relations, and public support, and other similar activities; maintains appropriate liaison with news media.

• Provides administrative support to the Chief and handles special projects as assigned.

When directed assumes command of the department in the Police Chief’s absence.

Knowledge:

· Thorough knowledge of the laws and regulations relating to law enforcement administration

· Thorough knowledge of the scientific methods of crime detection, knowledge of all phases of Police Department works, including principles and practices of modern crime prevention, criminal and traffic investigation, apprehension and rules of evidence, management and operations of telecommunications center.

· • Knowledge of office management and administration practices and principles, including budgeting, planning and forecasting.

· • Knowledge of effective supervisory principles and practices and ability to effectively plan, supervise and evaluate the work of subordinates.

Skills:

· Leadership and strategic-planning skills

· Analytical, communication, organization and computer skills

Abilities:

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, officials and the general public.

· Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Qualifications:

Minimum Education and Experience:

· Currently holds an associate degree in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement or related field at least 10 years progressively responsible police supervision and work experience . Bachelor’s degree in related field either held or in progress; attainment within 24 months from appointment. Current Bachelor in Criminal Justice or related field preferred.

Licenses and/or Certifications:

· VA driver’s license and VA Department of Criminal Justice Services certification held or obtained within six (6) months of appointment

· Must maintain physical requirements as well as all Department and State training and education requirements.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates may apply by submitting responses to the below questions, along with your resume and City of Hopewell application, in person, by mail, facsimile or e-mail to the following address:

City of Hopewell Human Resources Department

300 N. Main St., Municipal Building , Room 221

Hopewell, VA 23860

(804) 541-2211 / Fax (804)541-2339

Visit our website @ www.hopewellva.gov to access a City of Hopewell application

Management and Leadership Questionnaire

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