Deputy Chief of Police

Responsibilities and Specific Duties

• Provides implementation and oversight of the department’s long-term and short-term objectives. 
• Directs oversight and supervision of the Assistant Chiefs and their operations. 
• Oversees major operational areas within the police department, ensuring efficient functioning and meeting performance objectives. 
• Manages police department services, activities, and operations. 
• Leads, organizes, directs, coordinates, develops, and implements management strategies that promote efficient and effective solutions to critical service, crime, and traffic mobility issues as well as critical support issues, such as organizational development and training, and critical investigative issues.
• Manages the levels of service and staffing and allocates resources appropriately.
• Assists the Chief of Police in responding to critical incidents, major emergencies, and significant events.
• Coordinates interdepartmental communications and assists with special projects. 
• Manages critical incident response and departmental emergency preparedness.
• Provides leadership in personnel management, including recruitment, training, and professional development.
• Assists the Chief of Police in evaluation of departmental employees and performance. 
• May serve as chair to various internal committees that address organizational issues, as well as addressing community concerns. 
• May be involved in overseeing internal investigations and disciplinary actions. 
• May direct and manage in the direction, development, implementation, administration and operations of various policies, systems, plans and projects. 
• Oversees complex administrative functions, including budget preparation and management. 
• Assists in representing the police department in matters pertaining to budget, personnel, legal and administrative matters. 
• Assumes the responsibilities of the Chief of Police when designated by the Chief. 
• Attends and speaks at meetings, community events, ceremonies, and other official functions on behalf of the Chief of Police. 
• Serves as liaison between the Police Chief and internal/external stakeholders.
• Represents the police department to other departments, outside agencies, professional groups, and committees.
• Coordinates assigned activities and ensures responsive, appropriate service delivery.
• Fosters positive relationships with community leaders, stakeholders, and external agencies to promote collaboration and trust.
• Ensures compliance of all federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.
• Ability to work extended hours and respond to emergency situations.
• Provides excellent customer service to METRO internal and external customers.
• Applies SMS (Safety Management System) methods and principles in daily routine and supports all aspects of the agency’s Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP).
• Promotes safety awareness and follows safety procedures to reduce or eliminate accidents.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
• Pay Range: $142,400 - $194,300