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Description
The City of Auburn is seeking a dedicated and proactive law enforcement professional to serve as the Chief of Police.
This position will lead our dedicated department and be instrumental in guiding our department through today’s and tomorrow’s challenges. The City has 85 full-time employees serving 14,000 residents. The APD is a team of 24 sworn officers and 11 professional staff providing patrol, investigations, 911 dispatch and other law enforcement services. The department has an annual operating budget of roughly $6 million.
The anticipated salary is up to $205,000, DOQ. The City offers a competitive benefits package, see the benefits section for details.
What You Will Do
The Chief of Police is responsible for the planning, administration and operation of the APD under general administrative direction. Upon hire, the incumbent can expect to work closely with the City Manager, City Council, Placer County and community leaders to further learn, understand and address community public safety issues.
APD utilizes the Community-Oriented Policing philosophy and the Problem-Oriented Policing strategy to better serve the community. This includes serving with the Community Advisory Council and Community Action Team to connect with those who live, work and play in Auburn. The APD team works closely with the Placer County Probation and Health and Human Services departments, along with other groups within our community, to address those in the community experiencing homelessness.
Selection
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply to this opportunity!
After the close of the recruitment, applicants will be screened in relation to the position and criteria described in the posting. Only those highly qualified candidates will be invited to move forward in the selection process which may include phone, panel, community and executive interviews and/or related components. An employment offer is contingent on passing a comprehensive background investigation, physical examination and other appropriate requirements for the position. Interview dates are to be determined.
See the Job Announcement below for a full description of the City, APD and position.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be committed to our community and organization, a seasoned veteran who can think creatively and strategically to address our evolving needs.
This position requires a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, public administration or related; 10 years of responsible law enforcement experience with 5 years of management and administrative responsibility, and a POST Management certificate. A master’s degree, completion of the FBI Academy or POST Command College are desired.
Benefits
The anticipated salary is up to $205,000, DOQ. The City of Auburn offers a competitive benefits package including:
- CalPERS retirement: Classic formula is 2% at 50 and PEPRA is 2.7% at 57, employee pays their portion plus 3% of the employer portion
- City contributes 1% of base salary to the CalPERS 457(b) SIP
- CalPERS health plans with up to $2,435 city contribution or $890 health waiver cash benefit
- City-paid dental and vision coverage
- Optional FSA Health and Dependent Care accounts
- $300,000 group-term life and AD&D insurance benefit
- Supplemental medical and insurance plans available for employee purchase
- Vacation accrues 12 days, increasing with years of service
- Sick accrues 12 days
- 10 days of management leave
- Take home vehicle available
- One-time $1,500 technology allowance upon hire
- $90 monthly cell phone allowance