POSITION SUMMARY

Appointed by the Chief Administrative Officer, the Deputy Chief reports directly to the Chief of Police; administers, manages, and coordinates programs and activities within the Police Department and its two divisions; is the primary Budget Officer for the Chief of Police; manages the department's grants; handles special projects assigned by the Chief of Police; participates in and/or conducts activities with other city departments, divisions, and external agencies; assists in the direction of the department's Community Outreach Coordinator; supervises, mentors, supports, and provides advice to the two Division Commanders (Captains); provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Chief of Police; directs and supervises the department's Audits and Inspections Administrator; receives direction from the Chief of Police; acts as the Chief of Police in the Chief's absence.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING STANDARDS

Ten years of increasingly responsible law enforcement experience including two years of supervisory and administrative experience in which the candidate was required to supervise employees with the rank of sergeant or higher. Experience managing a significant and complex budget. Experience interacting with community leaders and organizations. A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in police science, criminal justice, public administration, business management, or a related field is required. A Master's degree and completion of a Command College program or the F.B.I. National Academy is highly desirable. Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Utah driver's license. Possession of or ability to obtain within 6 months a Utah POST certification.