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Assistant Police Chief
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Assistant Police Chief
Salary
$158,169.00 - $237,254.00 Annually
Location
Police Department, AZ
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
25-0197
Department
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Division
PD ADMINISTRATION
Opening Date
03/27/2025
Closing Date
4/14/2025 11:59 PM Arizona
Description
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We Are Seeking
Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Assistant Police Chief. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best in class service to our citizens while offering the opportunity for professional growth in a rewarding and innovative work environment.
The Assistant Police Chief reports to the Chief of Police. The Assistant Police Chief assists in planning, staffing, and directing the activities of the Police Department and is responsible for the supervision of Police Department personnel. Communicates with the public and Police Department personnel in order to answer inquiries and complaints, give directions, and explain actions of the Police Department and its policies and procedures. In the absence of the Police Chief, an Assistant Police Chief has the authority to represent or act as the Police Chief.
Other essential duties and responsibilities include:
Communicate with the public and Police Department personnel in order to answer inquiries and complaints, give directions, and explain actions of the Police Department and its policies and procedures;
Participate in the determination and formulation of Department policies;
Assist in coordinating, preparing, and administering the budget for the Police Department;
Conduct administrative studies of management problems and concerns;
Serve as project manager of all capital improvement projects for the Department;
Develop comprehensive programs designed to effectively correct operational deficiencies;
View full job description here. (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/gilbert/classspecs/1253888)
Anticipated Recruiting Timeline:
Posting Closes: April 20th, 2025
Candidate Review: April 23rd, 2025
Virtual Interview Invites Sent: April 24th, 2025
Virtual Interviews Due: April 30th, 2025
In-Person Interview Invites Sent: May 1st, 2025
In-Person Interviews: May 13th , 2025
Anticipated New Hire Start Date: July 15th, 2025
About You
You are someone who effectively exceeds customer needs by building productive relationships, and taking responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty. You actively participate as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals and produce quality outcomes. You are committed to our safety philosophy, and you take great pride in proactively managing time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently while accomplishing objectives and achieving goals beyond what is required.
At Team Gilbert, we hire innovative, forward thinking problem-solvers who love what they do! In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily, candidates must possess the following requirements
Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, public or business administration, or related field. Master's degree in a related field preferred.
At least five (5) years of progressively responsible supervisory/management experience in a police department or law enforcement agency, including a minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Police Commander or equivalent. Experience in a police department or law enforcement agency of comparable or larger in size and complexity to Gilbert PD is preferred.
Advanced training/graduation from a recognized executive leadership command school or institute preferred.
Must possess an Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training (AZPOST) certification or obtain AZPOST waiver within mutually agreed upon timeframe. Information regarding waiver requirements can be found on the AZPOST website (https://post.az.gov/waiver-process-0) .
Valid Arizona driver license by hire date.
This position is an FLSA Exempt – ineligible for overtime compensation.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Why Team Gilbert?
Gilbert’s Mission: Anticipate. Create. Help People
Our Values: DRIVEN, KIND, BOLD, HUMBLE
Awards: (https://www.gilbertaz.gov/about-us/team-gilbert/awards-accolades) We are proud of these achievements and continue to work hard to make Gilbert the best place to live, work and play.
We Are Here to Help!
Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Town of Gilbert offers a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying positions that includes self-funded medical and dental plans, life insurance, disability, pension, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, babies at work, and more! Click Here (https://www.gilbertaz.gov/home/showdocument?id=42978&t=637793142009536761) to see a list of our benefit offerings at-a-glance.
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In the questions that follow, you will be asked for information about your work history, to include things such as dates of employment, names of employers and specific details of the work you did. In answer to questions asking you to describe your work experience, if you do not have that type of experience, enter "N/A". Answers provided in this supplemental questionnaire must be substantiated and verifiable in the employment history section of your application. Be aware that submitting a resume in lieu of completing the employment history section of the application and failing to provide all of the information requested in these supplemental questions will disqualify you from further consideration, so please be thorough in answering the questions. Please indicate whether or not you accept these terms by checking the appropriate response below.
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Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Public or Business Administration?
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Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in a field other than those listed in the previous question that is in a related field?
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Do you have a current Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZ P.O.S.T) certification or have the ability to obtain an AZPOST Waiver?
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Do you have a Master's Degree?
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Have you attended a recognized executive leadership command school or institute?
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If you answered yes to the previous question, please list which school you attended below. If not, enter N/A.
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How many years of experience do you have in the rank of Police Commander or equivalent? Acting/Special Assignment experience will not be considered in meeting the experience requirement.
Less than 2 years
2 - 5 years
5 - 10 years
10 - 20 years
More than 20 years
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Please indicate your total years of full-time law enforcement work experience.
Less than 5 years
More than 5 years but less than 10 years
More than 10 years but less than 20 years
More than 20 years
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Indicate your total years of full-time supervisory or managerial work experience in a law enforcement environment.
Less than 5 years
More than 5 years but less than 10 years
More than 10 years but less than 20 years
More than 20 years
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With regard to the Police Department or law enforcement agency where you supervised or managed, please indicate the number of sworn and civilian employees.
1 - 100 employees
101 - 250 employees
251 - 500 employees
501 - 1000 employees
Greater than 1001 employees
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With regard to the Police Department or law enforcement agency where you supervised or managed, indicate the population of the area served.
Less than 100,000
100,001 - 300,000
300,001 - 500,000
Greater than 500,000
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With regard to the Police Department or law enforcement agency where you supervised or managed, indicate the approximate average annual budget of the Police Department or law enforcement agency.
$0 to $10 million
$10 million to $50 million
$50 million to $100 million
More than $100 million
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If you are considered for this position, are you willing to grant the Gilbert Police Department access to your employment disciplinary records as part of the background process?
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Are you a U.S. citizen?
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Have you been dishonorably discharged from any branch of the United States Armed Services?
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Have you ever been convicted of a domestic violence crime?
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Have you ever been convicted of a felony or committed a crime that would be considered a felony in Arizona?
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Have you ever illegally sold, produced, transported for sale or cultivated a dangerous drug or narcotic? (This does not include marijuana)
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Have you ever illegally sold, produced, cultivated, or transported Marijuana for sale?
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Have you used any illegal narcotics or dangerous drugs in the last seven years? (This does not include marijuana)
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Have you used illegal narcotics or dangerous drugs more than 1 time since turning 21 years of age? (This does not include marijuana)
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Have you used illegal narcotics or dangerous drugs more than 5 times in your life? (This does not include marijuana)
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Have you used Marijuana in the last three years?
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Have you used Marijuana more than 20 times in your life?
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Have you used Marijuana more than 5 times since turning 21 years of age?
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The following question is strictly confidential and will not be made part of your application for employment. Preference Status per Arizona Revised Statute 38-492 (select all that apply):
Veteran
Disabled Veteran
Veteran's Spouse/Surviving Spouse
Disabled Person
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Employer
Town of Gilbert
Address
50 E. Civic Center Drive Gilbert, Arizona, 85296
Phone
(480) 503-6823
Website
https://gilbertaz.gov/jobs
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