Deputy Executive Director

​

Job Req ID: 224 

​Department: Police Practices 

Salary Range: $170,000.00 to $170,000.00 

Job Type: Unclassified     

Business Area: Commission on Police Practices 

Personnel Area: Commission on Police Practices 

Closing Date: 11/27/2024 

​

*Please Note: Internal candidates must apply through SuccessFactors. Click Here*

The Position:

Under the supervision and guidance of the Executive Director, the Deputy Executive Director coordinates direction and policy decisions in close collaboration with the Commission on Police Practices. The Deputy Executive Director is expected to be a seasoned executive who is comfortable making decisions and stepping in for the Executive Director when necessary and working with diverse communities in San Diego. The diverse communities may include but not limited to LGBTQ+, mental illness, drug usage, immigrant communities, unhoused, faith, youth, and communities of color.

There's no such thing as a "perfect" candidate. The City is looking for exceptional people who want to make a positive impact through their work, will serve their community proudly, and be excited to come to work every day. Education and experience studies have shown that people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every task listed in the job description. The City may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications and we encourage you to apply if you are interested.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Leading efforts to expand awareness and increase community input that informs and shapes the Commission on Police Practices’ (CPP) work and mission.

• Establishing, building, developing, and maintaining effective relationships with a wide variety of communities in San Diego, including but not limited to community-based organizations, law enforcement agencies, city officials, staff, and other stakeholders.

• Providing inclusive and meaningful ways for all people in the City of San Diego to engage and influence decisions that impact them through the San Diego Police Department.

• Working with Commissioners to plan, organize, and facilitate a wide range of community engagement events, activities and forums intended to increase the transparency and accountability of the Commission’s work and focused on community building and on improving interactions between community members and law enforcement.

• Hiring, managing, and supervising the Commission’s Mediation Coordinator.

• Managing and updating the Commission’s website to increase transparency.

• Representing the Department before a variety of governing bodies within the City, including oversight entities, City Council, and working closely with elected officials, community leaders and representatives to achieve resolution and make decisions.

• Representing the Department at various community forums and meetings.

• Coordinating meetings, special projects, and events.

• Preparing reports & presentations to educate stakeholders about the work of the Commission.

• Soliciting input to learn about community experiences with members of the San Diego Police Department to better understand and address concerns.

• Performing related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Competitive candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree in the social sciences, including psychology, sociology, political science or a related field

• 5 years of full-time professional level administrative, managerial and supervisory experience.

Desirable Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Master’s or terminal degree in social sciences

• Fluency in Spanish

• 2+ years of full time Civilian oversight of law enforcement experience or NACOLE Certified Practitioner of Oversight (CPO)

• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in a community engagement setting.

• Three (3) years of experience cultivating and building relationships across diverse community groups,

• Thrive in a team-based work environment, work efficiently under pressure, and be able to meet deadlines.

• Outcome-oriented, pro-active, and solutions-focused, and demonstrate effective decision-making, adaptability, and creativity.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including experience preparing written reports & making presentations to diverse communities, city officials, boards and commissions, and law enforcement.

• Strong experience working with diverse communities and will have identified ways and best practices to engage community members successfully.

• High level of political acumen and ability to operate in an unbiased manner.

• Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to successfully interact and work with a wide variety of stakeholders that includes community organizations, law enforcement, city officials, and/or boards and commissions.

• Proactive listener, open-minded, engaged, patient, empathetic, calm, and embrace diversity.

• Trustworthy, organized, skilled in conflict resolution, transparent, responsive, and thick skinned.

• Project management experience

Benefits:

The City offers a robust benefits package that includes:

• Defined retirement plan, including pension reciprocity, dependent on an employee’s eligibility status (new hire, rehire, etc.). 

• A wide variety of cafeteria-style health and wellness plans or in-lieu cash waiver.

• 11 paid City holidays per calendar year and 1 floating holiday per fiscal year.

• Approximately 176 hours of paid annual leave for an employee’s first 15 years of service, and approximately 216 hours for 16+ years of service.

• Up to 24 hours of paid discretionary leave per fiscal year.

• Up to 320 hours of paid Parental Leave per childbirth or placement of a child.

• Up to 40 hours of paid Bereavement Leave per fiscal year.

• Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000 per fiscal year, and complimentary LinkedIn Learning professional development opportunities.

• Free transit pass (including MTS Trolley, MTS Bus, and all Rapid and Rapid Express bus services).

• Access to premier City golf courses at a discounted rate. 

• Reduced-rate fitness center memberships.

• City-paid life insurance. 

For additional details, please review the Benefits Summary for Unclassified Employees  (Download PDF reader) or contact the Benefits Division of the Risk Management Department at (619) 236-5924. 

The Department: 

The City of San Diego Commission on Police Practices is an independent oversight body responsible for ensuring accountability and transparency within the City's law enforcement agencies. It monitors, investigates, and reviews complaints against the police, working to uphold the highest standards of integrity and fairness in policing. The Commission conducts impartial investigations, reviews police policies and practices, and recommends necessary reforms to enhance community trust and public safety. It plays a pivotal role in fostering positive relationships between law enforcement and the communities they serve. For more information, please visit here .

The City:

With more than 1.4 million residents, the City of San Diego is the eighth largest city in the United States and the second largest in California. The City of San Diego’s strong economy, diverse population, great educational institutions, unsurpassed quality of life, and world-renowned location make it the ideal place to work, live, and play. With its great weather, miles of sandy beaches, and major attractions, San Diego has something to offer for everyone.

The City’s Mission, as stated in the Strategic Plan is “Every day we serve our communities to make San Diego not just a fine city, but a great City.” The City’s Vision is "Opportunity in every neighborhood, excellent service for every San Diegan". 

As one of the region’s largest employers, the City of San Diego employs nearly 13,000 highly dedicated employees and has a combined Fiscal Year 2025 operating and capital budget of approximately $5.65 billion. Additional information about the City of San Diego can be found on the City’s website.

Pre-Employment Requirements and Screening Process:
Employment offers are conditional, pending the results of all screening processes applicable to the position. All the processes required by the City of San Diego must be successfully completed before employment begins. Please refer to the City’s pre-employment requirements and screening process webpage for additional information.  Nothing in this job posting constitutes or should be construed as part of an express or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego. 

Resumes will be screened according to the qualifications outlined above and the most qualified candidates will be invited to interview.   
 
The City of San Diego has an active Equal Opportunity/ADA Program for employment and vigorously supports diversity in the workplace.