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The City of Oakland, California, is conducting a national search for the position of Constitutional Policing Administrator (CPA). The CPA is an at-will management classification that plays a critical role in serving as compliance, technical assistance and accountability function embedded within the Oakland Police Department (OPD); and regularly provides updates to the Mayor and City Administrator on a wide range of OPD operations, policies and procedures. This position partners with internal and external stakeholders to build public trust in OPD by providing hands-on technical assistance in all areas of OPD operations, including recruitment, contracts, internal audits, risk management and police operations. This vital position provides consistent support and accountability as OPD focuses on policy and constitutional law adherence, and community trust building. The Constitutional Policing Administration must exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment in reviewing and resolving operational problems and policy matters that may arise. The incumbent receives direction from an Assistant City Administrator or the City Administrator.
The CPA will enhance internal accountability, update the Mayor and City Administrator on a wide range of OPD operations, and ensure compliance with the principles of constitutional policing. The CPA will be guided by national best practices and the Negotiated Settlement Agreement (NSA). The CPA fosters and maintains effective and collaborative relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including City departments, internal governing bodies, regional and state partners, community organizations and leaders, and other public and private agencies.
The following qualifications are guidelines, as the appointing authority has broad discretion in filling positions in this classification.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as Administration’s lead on interdepartmental collaborative efforts on Public Safety responses.
- Provide expert guidance to the Mayor and City Administrator on sensitive, confidential, and potentially controversial issues related to accountability and adherence to best practices, policies, procedures, and operations.
- Provide expert guidance to the Chief of Police and the executive command team to improve operations and community trust.
- Review and evaluate with department staff policies and procedures to provide technical assistance and feedback while updates are completed to align with best practices and City of Oakland standards.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will be a reform-minded leader, with deep knowledge in the principles and practices of civilian oversight of law enforcement, who conveys a cooperative working style to build strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be capable of inspiring trust both internally and externally, and will be committed to building and implementing meaningful, lasting best practices. The CPA will be an excellent communicator, with sound judgment, the ability to direct and perform complex problem-solving, and can handle difficult issues involving sensitive and confidential matters.
KEY ATTRIBUTES
- Demonstrate leadership, team building, and conflict resolution skills, and the ability to gain cooperation through discussion and collaboration.
- Demonstrate a strong, measurable commitment to race and equity, and a passion for public service.
- Meet critical deadlines and make decisions under pressure.
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Have a proven record of exhibiting discretion and integrity when handling sensitive information.
- Lead with compassion, exercise humility and be responsive.
