Chief of Police

McFarland Police Department

CHIEF OF POLICE

Salary: DOE

Opening: Opened until filled

The Department

The dedicated men and women of the McFarland Police Department are an integral part of the community, and the community is an integral part of the Police Department. The McFarland Police Department keeps the community safe and works diligently to focus on quality-of-life issues so that residents love living here, feel safe, businesses thrive, and visitors enjoy their stay.

The City of McFarland Police Department is a full-service department with a variety of specialties and community services. The McFarland Police Department provides law enforcement services that are capable of ensuring the utmost in safety to our community. Services include Patrol, Investigations, K-9 Unit, Reserve Police Officers, Neighborhood Watch, Volunteer Program, Cadet Program, Records and Communications, and Property and Evidence.

Services

The McFarland Police Department is charged with public safety in the community and will respond to all requests for police services, to include the following: crime-related matters, most incidents that involve hazardous situations, neighborhood disputes or problems, suspicious activity.

Dispatch

The department operates a 24-hour dispatch center available to receive 911 emergency calls and will receive non-emergency calls at the business telephone lines of 661-792-2121.

Patrols

Police officers provide patrols in the community around the clock and are available to assist with any public safety matter.

The Ideal Candidate

The selected candidate for the next Chief of Police will promote and embrace a collaborative and inclusive approach to issue resolution and the management of the McFarland Police Department. Additionally, the Chief will be able to easily connect to people from all backgrounds and be known as a bridge-builder who is respectful of all people and cultures, helping others see and understand other perspectives, and bringing people together behind common goals and solutions. This top candidate will also build a spirit of teamwork and common purpose while advancing the Department toward enhanced use of evidence-based policing, data-driven decision-making, and innovative practices.

Essential Job Functions

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Plans, organizes, directs, and supervises the activities of police personnel in preserving order, protecting life and property, and enforcing laws and ordinances.
• Prepares the Department budget and controls Department expenditures.
• Makes recommendations for the purchase of equipment and supplies.
• Plans for future departmental growth, with regard to additional police services and research programs relative to their specific application to the Department and community.
• Reviews Department operations, research modern police management methods, and formulates and enforces rules, procedures, and policies for efficient operation of the Department.
• Works with individual Citizens and community groups on law enforcement problems and to improve police-community relations.
• Attends county, regional, and State police conferences as needed, and meetings with other public officials.
• Investigates and determines proper courses of action on citizen complaints.
• Coordinates law enforcement activities with the activities of other City departments and other law enforcement agencies.
• Researches and recommends the adoption of new, or the deletion of old, ordinances for the overall benefit of the community.
• Reviews the evaluation of employee performance, investigates personnel problems, and takes whatever action is deemed appropriate.
• Directs the development and implementation of a departmental in-service training program. Appears as guest speaker for business, civic, school, or other community groups.
• Approves and submits all monthly and yearly departmental statistical reports.
• Interviews and makes recommendations on the employment of new personnel and supervises background investigations on police officer applicants.
• Makes recommendations on promotions, transfers, or dismissals. Prepares special reports related to department operations.
• May be assigned special projects or additional areas of responsibility by the City Manager.
• Makes every reasonable effort to continually improve the manner in which the job is performed and increase the quality of service to the public.
  
  

Knowledge And Abilities

Knowledge of modern principles, practices, and techniques of police administration, organization, and operation, and their applicability to civic situations; of technical and administrative phases of crime prevention and law enforcement, including investigation and identification, patrol, traffic control, juvenile delinquency control, record keeping, and care and custody of persons and property; of laws, ordinances, and regulations affecting the work of the Department; of principles of public administration, including personnel, administrative and budgetary control.

Ability to plan, organize and coordinate the work of the Police Department; to develop and administer sound departmental policies; to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with governmental officials, employees, and the public; to speak and write effectively.

Experience

Broad and extensive experience in all major phases of municipal police work, including at least three years in a responsible management capacity in a law enforcement agency. Minimum of fifteen years of California law enforcement experience. Additionally, a proven track record of community engagement and working with the community, businesses, and other stakeholder groups is highly valued and strongly desired.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or other related fields. Prior Experience as a Chief of Police may replace the degree requirement. Possession of a California P.O.S.T. a supervisory certificate and a California P.O.S.T. Executive Certificate is desirable.

Other Requirements

A valid California Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record are conditions of initial and continued employment. Possession of a Class C California Driver's license. Must successfully complete a background investigation as a condition of initial employment with the McFarland Police Department.

Compensation & Benefits

• The annual salary range for this position depends on experience and appointment within the range will be made based on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
• The Chief of Police is an at-will position and reports directly to the City Manager.
• The successful incumbent will have an employment agreement with the city.
• The City of McFarland offers an excellent benefits package including Comprehensive City-paid medical, dental, and vision benefits for the employee and dependents.
• Life insurance equal to a 1-year base salary with a minimum of $50,000.
• Retirement: Deferred Compensation 401(k)-The City of McFarland contributes an additional 10% of an employee's pay each pay period into a 401K plan, at no cost to the employee.
• Supplemental life insurance (Optional), Deferred Compensation 457 Plan (Optional), 12 days' vacation, 12 days of sick pay accrued annually, and 13.5 paid holidays.
  
  

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The City of McFarland is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), requests for special accommodations during any stage of the examination process should be made in advance to the Human Re

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or other related fields. Prior Experience as a Chief of Police may replace the degree requirement. Possession of a California P.O.S.T. a supervisory certificate and a California P.O.S.T. Executive Certificate is desirable.