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Are you passionate about serving others and your community?
TAKE THE NEXT STEP IN YOUR CAREER TODAY WITH THE CITY OF EAST PALO ALTO!
The City of East Palo Alto is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of a
POLICE COMMANDER
Salary: $158,636 - $192,823 Annually
$13,219- $16,068 Monthly
Plus an Outstanding Benefits Package
Deadline to Apply: Thursday, September 12, 2024, at 11:59 PM
We are looking for an effective team leader, who desires to continue to connect with the community to work together toward safer, more secure, and healthier neighborhoods for the City of East Palo Alto. The selected candidate will demonstrate leadership that amplifies to motivate and mentor their team to reach their career goals. Under the general direction of the Police Chief, the Police Commander plans, organizes, and directs the operations activities of the assigned division within the Police department to safeguard the lives, property, and constitutional rights of local residents.
The incumbent coordinates and manages the programs of the assigned division to ensure timely response to crime and accident scenes, emergency situations, and other requests for assistance and proper enforcement of local and State laws and ordinances. The Police Commander supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel; provides highly responsible and complex staff assistance to the Police Chief, and acts as Police Chief in the incumbent’s absence; and performs related duties, as assigned.
For more information about this exciting opportunity please view the brochure below:
Special Instructions
SELECTION PROCESS: It is important to complete all required application materials. Applications will be reviewed in detail to identify the most qualified candidates to move forward to the next phase in the recruitment process. The next phase will be a panel interview and/or practical and written, and scenario assessment. Those who pass the first phase will move on to an interview with the Chief of Police.
Background: Successful candidates will be required to undergo a standard Police background investigation including a polygraph exam, psychological evaluation, and complete physical exam with drug screening.
APPLICATION PROCESS: To be considered for this exciting opportunity, candidates should apply through CalOpps.org; https://www.calopps.org/city-of-east-palo-alto. Complete an online application and the required supplemental questionnaire. All materials must be included to be considered as a candidate.
Deadline to Apply: Thursday, September 12, 2024, at 11:59 PM
Additional inquiries about the position may be directed to Human Resources hr@cityofepa.org
The City of East Palo Alto is not responsible for the failure of internet forms or email in submitting your application. Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the recruitment process should advise Danielle Oliveira from Muchmore Than Consulting at danielle@muchmorethanconsulting.org .
THE CITY OF EAST PALO ALTO
IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Recruitment Services Provided by Muchmore Than Consulting, LLC