Additional Requirements: Candidate must possess a valid California Driver License, or acquire one within ten days of appointment and must be able to pass a detailed background investigation prior to being accepted to employment.

Compensation & Benefits Chief of Police is a contracted position with the City of Chico. For a sample contract, please contact the Human Resources & Risk Management Office.

Salary: Negotiable up to the established range maximum of $160,000 per year.

Retirement: CalPERS Classic Members: 3% @ 50, New Members: 2.7% at 57. Final benefit for new PERS members is limited by California Government Code Section 21200.01.

Vacation, Holidays, Leave & Hours: 10 Vacation days per year (0-3 years of service), 15 days (4-8 years), and one additional day per year earned with each additional year of service up to a maximum of 24 days. Eleven paid holidays and one floating holiday per year. Eight hours of sick leave per month with unlimited accumulation, and retirement credit for unused hours. 96 hours management leave per year. Sick and vacation balances accrued elsewhere may transfer upon appointment, subject to City Manager approval.

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance: The City provides major medical and dental benefits to employee and dependents. Employee cost varies by the medical insurance plan selected. A vision plan is also provided for the employee and for dependents at a minimal cost.

Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance: Employees are eligible for long-term disability insurance after the first month of employment. An amount equal to the nearest $1,000 of annual salary is provided for life insurance. Both long-term disability and life

insurance costs are covered by the City. Supplemental life insurance is available at a cost to the employee.

To Apply Complete the online application, include a Resume, the completed Supplemental Questionnaire, and three Professional Letters of Reference.

Online: www.ci.chico.ca.us (Select “Job Opportunities” on the HR Page) www.calopps.org (click on “Search Jobs Now”)

If you are interested in this exciting career opportunity, but prefer not to apply on-line, submit the City of Chico Application for Employment form, Resume, Supplemental Questionnaire, and three Professional Letters of Reference to:

City of Chico Human Resources & Risk Mgmt. Office

411 Main Street P.O. Box 3420

Chico, CA 95927

Following the closing date, applications will be screened against the criteria outlined in this announcement. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an Oral Interview process.

Web Links Official City of Chico Website www.ci.chico.ca.us California State University, Chico www.csuchico.edu Chico Chamber of Commerce www.chicochamber.com Downtown Chico Business Association www.downtownchico.net

The City of Chico, California invites applica on for:

City of Chico Human Resources &

Risk Management Office Phone: 530‐879‐7900

Website: www.ci.chico.ca.us

CHIEF OF

POLICE

RECRUITMENT CLOSES: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2015

The Community

The City of Chico is ideally located in the Northern Sacramento Valley, approximately ninety miles north of Sacramento. The City has grown to over 33 square miles with a population of 87,000 in the incorporated area and a greater urbanized area population of approximately 105,000. Chico is a host to medical, retail, financial, and agricultural services to the North State. Chico is a beautiful city that values quality of life, and maintains a special sense of community and small-town living. Chico is also known as a vibrant regional center for business, recreation and cultural activities. Residents pride themselves on preserving local heritage and natural resources, with emphasis on sustainability. The City of Chico has recently been faced with tremendous financial challenges and is now turning the corner, with an emphasis on public safety.

There are many recreational opportunities in Chico, including Bidwell Park. The park is one of the largest municipally owned parks in the country (3,670 acres), is the focal point of the City’s park system and offers numerous trails for hiking, biking and equestrian use. Other recreational and scenic opportunities easily accessible from Chico include the Sacramento River; lakes Oroville, Almanor, and Shasta; the Sierra Nevada Mountains; Lassen Volcanic National Park; Mount Shasta; and various ski areas. The City is conveniently located within three hours driving to the San Francisco Bay Area and Lake Tahoe regions. Chico’s historic downtown provides many age groups with choices for entertainment, shopping and dining.

Having been previously awarded with the distinction of “one of the best downtowns” among mid-size cities in the nation, Chico continues to look for options to enhance and improve what is already seen as a cherished environment for local merchants and restaurants. At the heart of the area is CSU Chico, which we are very proud to be home to. Housing options are abundant and varied in type, offering family-oriented neighborhoods with tree-lined streets and quality schools.

City Government The City of Chico is a Charter City and operates under the council-manager form of government. The Council is composed of seven Council Members elected at-large for four-year staggered terms. After each biennial November election, the Council selects a Mayor and Vice-Mayor to serve two-year terms. The City of Chico is a full service city, including police and fire, with a total of 349 permanent employees. The City Council appoints the City Manager, City Clerk, and the City Attorney who serve at the pleasure of the Council. All other departments are under the authority of the City Manager as the chief executive of the City.

The City of Chico is in budget recovery. With new City Administration and other important positions we are moving forward to revitalize our operations.

The Department & Position Currently, the Chico Police Department is comprised of 133 employees, 85 of which are sworn positions. The remaining personnel hold positions within the department as Public Safety Dispatchers, Community Service Officers, Police Records Technicians and other support staff.

The department is organized into two divisions, Operations and Support, under the Office of the Chief of Police. There are also specialized units, teams, and assignments staffed by sworn and civilian personnel, which support the services provided by the department.

Staffing Plan: The Chico City Council has approved a plan to increase the number of Police Officers from 58 in FY 13/14 to 83 in FY 17/18, which would bring the number of sworn positions to 110.

The Chico Police Department is committed to Community Oriented Policing and Problem Oriented Policing.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Position In Brief Under general direction of the City Manager, or their designee, the Chief of Police is to lead, plan, direct, and coordinate the activities of the Police Department; to provide highly responsible and technical staff assistance to the City Manager and City Council; to help guide the implementation of the Council approved policing plan; to coordinate Police Department activities in support of overall City operations; to be a leader in the City; and to perform related work as required or assigned.

The Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will be a contemporary, confident, and collaborative professional who will serve the department, the City and the community of Chico. The ideal candidate will have well-rounded experience of all aspects of modern, municipal policing. The ideal candidate will convey a strong yet approachable command presence, enjoy teaching, coaching, and mentoring and will be well versed in community involved policing and problem solving. The candidate should have strong administrative skills and should be able to lead as well as work as part of a dynamic city management team. The candidate will be expected to demonstrate a proven history of creative and effective problem solving and collaborative teamwork.

The Chief of Police will be challenged by a dynamic and engaged community with many security needs and limited resources. The Chief will be expected to be an effective communicator and should be able to easily interact with a very diverse socio-economic, political, and educational community. The ideal candidate will need to demonstrate their professional experience planning and preparing for future issues facing police departments including an understanding of trend analysis, strategic planning and the innovative deployment of available resources. The candidate will be expected to have extensive experience working with the media and will join the rest of the management team in focusing on organizational development and customer service.

Desired Qualifications Knowledge of: Modern principles, practices and techniques of police administration, organization and operation, and Community Oriented Policing; technical and administrative phases of crime prevention and law enforcement including investigation and identification, patrol, traffic management, juvenile management, record keeping, and care and custody of persons and property; laws, ordinances and regulations affecting the work of the department.

Ability to: Communicate professionally, clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; plan, direct, manage, and coordinate the resources of the Police Department; coordinate the activities of the Police Department with other City departments and other agencies and community groups; develop and administer sound departmental policies; properly interpret and make decisions in accordance with laws, regulations and policies.

Minimum Requirements

Experience: F ifteen years of broad and extensive experience in all major phases of municipal police work, including at least four years in a responsible middle management capacity preferably in a municipal police department.

Education: A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university; A California POST Management Certificate is required or must be obtained within twelve months if an out-of-state equivalent certificate is furnished. POST Command College, FBI National Academy and POST Executive Development course certification and a Masters Degree in a related field is desirable.

Information on Typical Duties, Tools and Equipment Used, and Physical Demands of the position can be found in the detailed Job Description, available on the City of Chico website, or through the Human Resources and Risk Management Office.