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THE CITY OF ARCADIA Invites Your Interest For POLICE CHIEF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA
Invites Your Interest For
POLICE CHIEF
After 28 years of advancement through the ranks within the
Arcadia Police Department, including 9 years as Chief of
Police, Chief Robert Guthrie will be retiring at the end of this
year.
We are recruiting for our next great Police Chief to lead a
talented department of men and women who have a deep
commitment to promote and take a proactive role in public
safety.
WHO WE ARE
Here in Arcadia, we have a passion for service to our Community and a belief that our residents and customers
are a priority. We believe that our value lies in what we give, and our employees are our greatest asset.
Since its incorporation in 1903, Arcadia has been an exceptional place to live, work, and play. This is in part due
to a diverse workforce dedicated to providing a wide range of services within the Departments of Police, Fire,
Community Development, Public Works, Library & Museum, Administrative Services, and Recreation & Commu-
nity Services.
Within the Police Department, the collective commitment of our 67 officers and 30 civilian staff enhances the
quality of life for our residents by delivering robust services comprised of Administration Division, Operations
Division, Detective Bureau, Traffic Bureau, Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team, Special Enforcement
Team (SET), K-9 Officers, School Resource Officer, L.A. Impact, and Taskforce for Regional Auto-theft Preven-
tion (TRAP).
WHAT WE VALUE Our Department Directors and City Manager collaborated to develop a set of values that speak to our organizational
culture, as well as to guide the service of the City’s workforce to go Above and Beyond:
Kind. We are all about playing nice. We help one another and foster productive relationships to better serve our residents.
Highly Responsive. We are here to help. Our passion for service inspires us to deliver the highest quality experience
possible for you.
Trustworthy. We deliver on our promises. We champion fair solutions and smart decisions based on integrity and
transparency.
Better Together. We are stronger when we work as one. We collaborate and share knowledge across departments to
maximize results.
Improving Every Day. We are proud of what we’ve accomplished but are driven to always do better in a constantly
changing world. We go the extra mile by finding innovative solutions and pushing past comfort zones.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We envision our next Police Chief to be a progressive leader that embraces excellence through innovation,
collaboration, accountability, and respect. They will be a dynamic and engaged leader with experience to balance
sound pol i cy and pol i t i c a l j udgment wi th empathy , approachab i l i ty , and
inclusion to inspire confidence and trust from staff, other departments, and
community members alike. Aside from having a proven track record of man-
aging complex divisions, the Police Chief will drive policy initiatives to ensure
the continued success of the organization in a dynamic environment. Under-
standing that the Police Chief position is the face of the Department, the
next Chief will be a strategic leader comfortable communicating
effectively with a diverse community, outside agencies, and City Council. And
most importantly, the Chief will uphold the ethics and values of the City and
have unquestionable integrity and character that is reflective of the Community they will serve.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
If you see yourself as our next Chief, you will be expected to lead a highly ethical department, interface with the
community, and provide exceedingly complex public safety and administrative support to our City Manager. This
executive level position will report directly to our City Manager and will plan, organize, and direct the Police
operations and functions of the City. Being a vital part of our Executive
Management Team, our next Police Chief will work cohesively across the
organization to the mutual success of the City.
As the landscape of policing continues to transform, our next Police Chief will
have a focus on community awareness ensuring we adapt to a changing
world, and growing our next generation of leaders. This person will be
expected to continue with the long-standing tradition of building and
maintaining collaborative partnerships with the community and will be open-minded to assess the current climate
of policing and provide sound direction to the continued success of the Department. With a wave of potential re-
tirements in the near future, the Department could lose a significant amount of organizational experience. Our
next Police Chief will have the opportunity to usher in a new generation of leadership and bolster our recruitment
and retention efforts.
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WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
If you have the following education and experience you will be considered in this selection process:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in police science, public or
business administration, or a related field. A Master’s Degree is desirable.
Experience: 7 years of responsible law enforcement including 5 years of management and supervisory experience.
Certificates: Possession of a POST Management Certificate. Possession of POST Executive Certificate, POST
Command College Graduation Certificate, and FBI National Academy Graduation Certificate are desirable. The
ability to speak Mandarin, Cantonese, or other languages is highly desirable.
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FILING DEADLINE: Thursday, August 27, 2020
THE SELECTION PROCESS
To be considered for this exciting career opportunity, please forward a letter of interest, resume highlighting
professional accomplishments, prior work qualifications, and experience, and 5 professional references to:
City of Arcadia, Human Resources
Attn: Shama Curian, Human Resources Administrator
Post Office Box 60021
Arcadia, CA 91066-6021
Candidates who clearly demonstrate through their application materials that they meet all employment standards
outlined and who appear to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate in interviews with the
City tentatively scheduled for mid-September 2020. Candidates should be aware that references will not be con-
tacted until mutual interest has been established.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The salary range for this position is $172,800 - $215,832 annually. The City offers a highly-competitive Executive Benefits package, which includes:
Monthly benefit allowance of $1,322.50 towards medical and dental insurance; any unused portion is paid as taxable income. City pays for vision insurance. Longevity Pay up to $2,186 annually. 3% @ 50 retirement formula for 1st Tier or 3% @ 55 formula for 2nd Tier. Generous leave policy which includes vacation, up to 80 hours of Administrative Leave, 9 recognized holidays, 3 floating holidays, and 96 hours of sick leave accrued annually. City contribution of up to 0.5% for Long Term Disability or Deferred Compensation.
For more information on this opportunity, please contact Shama Curian, Human Resources Administrator at (626)574-5457
