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Job Description Serve as a key leader in the City of Avondale Police Department, guiding personnel, supporting public safety operations, and fostering strong community partnerships. Testing is tentatively scheduled for the week of June 22, 2026. Supervises sworn and professional staff personnel while providing leadership, direction, and oversight for assigned Bureau operations and specialty assignments.

Plans, organizes, administers, and monitors Bureau budgets, projects, and operational objectives. Serves as a member of the Police Department's Command and Executive Staff, contributing to organizational planning, policy development, and strategic decision-making. Provides effective administration, management, and leadership to ensure efficient delivery of police services and Bureau functions.

Directs, supervises, coaches, mentors, and evaluates assigned personnel while fostering professional development, accountability, and adherence to City and Department policies, procedures, and standards. Conducts research and analysis on operational issues, prepares reports and recommendations, and oversees implementation of programs and initiatives. Responds to critical incidents, unusual circumstances, and after-hours operational needs, including routine inspections and on-call responsibilities.

Essential Functions Provides leadership, supervision, and administrative oversight for sworn and professional staff personnel within the assigned Bureau, including specialty assignments and operational projects. Plans, organizes, prepares, and monitors the Bureau budget while serving as a member of the Police Department's Command and Executive Staff. Directs, coaches, mentors, and evaluates assigned personnel, ensuring accountability and compliance with City and Department policies, procedures, and professional standards.

Performs a variety of administrative and operational duties, including completing employee evaluations, developing performance plans, conducting administrative investigations, attending City and Police Department meetings, participating in community events, and overseeing crime reduction and crime analysis initiatives. Performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned. Develops and maintains positive relationships with community members, stakeholders, and internal and external customers in support of the City's goals and the Police Department's mission, vision, and values.

Promotes professionalism, transparency, and public trust while enhancing the Department's image and community engagement. To view the full job description and learn more about the responsibilities and qualifications, please click to view the Class Specification here. Minimum Qualifications A Bachelor's Degree in criminal justice, public administration, management, or a related field is preferred.

Work requires specialized vocational, administrative, and technical knowledge in law enforcement operations, supervision, and organizational management. Requires strong leadership, planning, organizational, time management, communication, coaching, and mentoring skills, as well as the ability to effectively delegate responsibilities, analyze crime trends and hot spots, and interpret crime data to support operational decision-making and crime reduction strategies. A minimum of three (3) consecutive years at the rank of Police Sergeant or above.

Possession of a valid Arizona Driver's License and current Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training (AZPOST) certification is required. Must have the ability to obtain Tactical Operations Center (TOC) certification within six (6) months of hire. Supplemental Information Interested candidates must meet the following criteria: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to work with minimal supervision. Must maintain the highest level of confidentiality. Ability and willingness to work a fluctuating schedule based on the needs of the Department.

Ability and willingness to maintain an "on-call" status. Ability and willingness to respond after normal duty hours. Demonstrated ability to promote the Department's Vision, Mission, and Values, including the philosophy of Community-Oriented Policing.

Successful completion of the selection process. The selection process may include: Written examination relative to the assignment Oral interview Scenario Assessment(s) Interview with the Chief of Police