The Delaware River and Bay Authority, an employer of choice, is seeking qualified candidates for the full-time position of Deputy Police Administrator.
Location: New Castle, DE
Annual Salary: $85,386 (Grade G)
POSITION SUMMARY
The Deputy Police Administrator is the second highest ranking officer in the Police Department and reports to the Police Administrator. This position serves as the Acting Police Administrator during his/her absences. The officer in this position is responsible for the management and supervision of various administrative and operational units in the Police Department. This position makes recommendations to the Police Administrator regarding staffing and assignments within the Police Department. The Deputy Police Administrator travels frequently to the Authority's various facilities in New Jersey and Delaware to oversee departmental activities and to supervise subordinate managers and supervisors. The officer in this position provides direction to departmental personnel regarding crime prevention activities and highway safety. The Deputy Police Administrator participates in the recruitment and selection process for new police personnel and the promotional process for incumbent personnel. He/she devotes a significant amount of his/her work days to insuring that all components of the police organization are performing in the prescribed manner and within the authorized police budget. The Deputy Police Administrator's position requires leadership ability, management skills, financial accountability, and the talent to solve problems within a highly structured work environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serves as primary advisor to the Police Administrator regarding police practices and operations; evaluates policies, procedures and departmental performance and report findings
- Represents the Police Department within and outside the Authority; liaison to community organizations and other police agencies
- Coordinates various law enforcement and highway safety programs with federal, state, and local governmental agencies and prepares grant applications for funding of public safety projects
- Conducts administrative and operational inspections to determine compliance with established directives, procedures, and policies
- Coordinates short term and long range planning programs
- Makes budget recommendations and responsible for operating within established
- dgetary and policy guidelines
- Oversees all staffing processes (new hires and internal promotions) and makes
- commendations to the Police Administrator
- Supervises police and civilian personnel
- Builds positive relationships with other members and employees of the Police Department and the Authority
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Familiarization with all facets of police operations
- Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills
- Ability to make sound decisions and awareness of their consequences
- Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the Authority and the public
- Knowledge of budgetary processes and systems
- Ability to organize projects and processes
- Ability to research and prepare reports
- Ability to train employees
- Skilled in use of computer applications (word processing, spreadsheet, data base, etc.)
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Leadership, or related field
- A minimum of seven (7) years of progressive law enforcement experience in a supervisory or management position
- Completion of advance police management and leadership training such as the FBI Academy, Southern Police Institute, PERF's Senior Management Institute for Police
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Master's degree in Criminal Justice, Leadership or related field
- Ten (10) years of progressive law enforcement experience in a supervisory or management position
- Five (5) years of major command responsibility in a department comparable or larger in size
- Certified police instructor
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND/OR CERTIFICATES
- Must possess valid driver's license
- Must become certified by the Delaware Council on Police Training (COPT) as a police officer within a reasonable timeframe
- Possess or ability to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC)
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Ability to re-qualify with departmentally-issued firearm and all departmentally-issued non-lethal weapons
- Applicants will be subject to a background investigation
- Minimum uncorrected vision not greater than 20/200 in each eye and correctable with lenses to 20/20 in each eye
- Ability to distinguish between the colors of red, green, and amber
- Ability to physically perform the essential functions of the job
Interested applicants may apply on-line at www.drba.net or submit a resume to:
Delaware River and Bay Authority
Attn: Human Resources Department
P.O. Box 71
New Castle, DE 19720
FAX (302) 571-6420
The DRBA is an Eq ual Opportunity Employer
