Police Chief |
| Sep. 15, 2009 - Oct. 15, 2009 |
| Location: | Ypsilanti, MI |
| Salary Range: | $75,000 -$95,000 |
| Exempt/Non-Exempt: | Exempt |
| Benefits: | Excellent Fringe Benefit Package including medical, dental, prescription and vision insurance for employee and family; life insurance; short & long term disability insurance; defined benefit retirement plan; 457 deferred compensation plan; generous paid-time off policy. |
| Employment Type: | Full Time |
| Department: | Police |
| Description: | CHIEF OF POLICE
City of Ypsilanti, Michigan
The City of Ypsilanti is seeking an innovative, creative, entrepreneurial minded individual to lead a young community oriented police department in a dynamic, multicultural, urbanized environment. Ypsilanti is the home of Eastern Michigan University and lies approximately 7 miles east of Ann Arbor and the University of Michigan. The City is located just north of Interstate 94 approximately 2 miles east of the US-23 Interchange.
The Ypsilanti Police Department is a full-service 24 hour operation supporting several specialized functions including, on-site dispatch, SWAT, accident investigation, evidence technicians, narcotics enforcement and K-9 Unit. The police department has an annual budget of $5.2 million and is comprised of 34 sworn personnel and 9 civilian staff. Ypsilanti has a Council-Manager form of government with the Police Chief reporting to the City Manager.
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| Duties: | PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
-Directs the planning, organization, coordination and operation of the Police Department, including patrol, traffic, criminal investigation, crime prevention, records maintenance, community relations, and related activities through subordinate supervisors
-Develops, implements and enforces Department policies and procedures; periodically reviews Department policies and operating procedures and makes recommendations for improvement
-Conducts regular meetings with command officers
-Within the limits of delegated authority is responsible for police selection, promotion, training and development, safety, evaluation and discipline of Department personnel
-Participates in preparing the annual Department budget and reviews and approves all department expenditures
-Prepares and reviews operational and administrative reports
-Answers inquiries and resolves citizen problems and complaints
-Works with county, State, and Federal officers in the apprehension and detention of wanted persons and with other city departments on police related activities
-Attends meetings and serves on committees, boards and agencies related to crime prevention and law enforcement; speaks to citizen groups on police related issues and meets with the news media for interviews
-Performs other related duties as assigned by the city manager
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| Qualifications: | The successful candidate will possess strong leadership skills, progressive command experience, a collaborative management style, excellent communication skills, experience in labor relations; will be fiscally responsible with extensive knowledge of the budget process and with the ability to optimize limited resources; possess experience in a diverse community and urban environment, demonstrating commitment to the community policing philosophy and customer service model.
It is preferred that candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, business administration, public administration or a related field; 10 years of progressively more responsible management experience in police service. Additional training from the FBI N.A., School of Police Staff and Command or similar program is highly desirable. A valid Michigan driver’s license and current MCOLES certification or the ability to obtain both is required.
Serious candidates should complete an application online and post a cover letter, resume, salary history and a list of 5 professional references to:
www.cityofypsilanti.com/citydepartments/humanresources/jobpostings.
Questions about the position can be directed to the Director of Administrative Services, April McGrath, by phone at (734) 483-7290 or by email at amcgrath@cityofypsilanti.com. Application deadline is October 15, 2009, at 5:00 p.m.
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