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Deputy Chief of Police
City of Springfield, Ohio —Springfield, OH
- $114,000 - $146,000 a year
- Full-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Writing skills
- Office

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Deputy Chief of Police

City of Springfield, Ohio -
Springfield, OH

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Job Details

Full-time
$114,000 - $146,000 a year

Qualifications

Crime prevention
Community partnership development
Strategic goal setting
Strategic management
Resource allocation (project management tasks)
Police records management
Writing skills
Operations coordination planning
Improving operational efficiency
Executive-level budget management
Cybersecurity initiatives
Union relations
Compliance monitoring
Policy & process development
Decision making
Grant project management
Community policing
Incident response (Crisis management methodologies)
Long-term financial planning
Forecasting
Interdisciplinary policy and procedure development experience
Data-driven problem-solving
Implementation of strategic initiatives
Community relationship building
Senior level
Managing business operations budgets
Leadership
Communication skills
General management
Law enforcement emergency response

Full Job Description

JOB Deputy Police Chief Brochure
Interested applicants should include the following attachments with the application:

Cover Letter detailing relevant experience and interest in the position.
Resume highlighting education, experience, and accomplishment.

Applications will be accepted continuously until the position has been filled or a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. To be highly considered submit application on or before Sunday, July 19th. This recruitment may close at any time without notice.

STEPS OF SELECTION PROCESS:

Application Screening
Structured Oral Interview
Assessment Center
Background Investigation
Final Panel Interview

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES The Deputy Chief of Police is a senior executive leader responsible for assisting the Chief of Police in the overall management, direction, and administration of the Springfield Police Division. The Deputy Chief plays a central role in implementing and sustaining the Division’s Strategic Plan, ensuring that organizational decisions, resource allocation, and operational priorities align with the Division’s mission, vision, and values.

This position provides strategic leadership to advance people-first leadership, operational efficiency, life-long learning, innovation, effective communication, and proactive community engagement. The Deputy Chief acts on behalf of the Chief in their absence and serves as a key advisor on policy development, organizational performance, and long-range planning.

Serves as a principal leader responsible for executing, monitoring, and advancing the Springfield Police Division Strategic Plan, ensuring alignment with established goals, objectives, and performance measures.
Supports the Chief of Police in translating strategic priorities into actionable initiatives, policies, and operational expectations.
Fosters a positive labor-management environment and supports constructive relationships with bargaining units.
Oversees major operational initiatives focused on data-driven policing, deployment strategies, investigative effectiveness, and crime reduction efforts.
Ensures departmental policies remain current, legally compliant, and consistent with professional accreditation and best practices.
Assists with budget development, fiscal management, and long-range operational forecasting to ensure strategic priorities are properly resourced.
Oversees major projects, grants, and initiatives to ensure compliance, accountability, and effective outcomes.
Responds to critical incidents and provides command-level leadership during emergencies and major events.
Supports initiatives related to body-worn cameras, records management systems, cybersecurity, and mobile technology solutions.
Promotes proactive engagement with community members, stakeholders, and partner agencies to strengthen trust and legitimacy.
Supports initiatives that increase transparency, accessibility, and collaboration with diverse communities.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to perform effectively in high-pressure situations and large-scale incidents.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time.
Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 25 pounds.
Ability to bend, stoop, reach and maintain mobility necessary to navigate office and field environments.
Sufficient manual dexterity to operate computers, communication devices, and standard law enforcement equipment.
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
Adequate vision and hearing to monitor situations, review documents, and respond to operational needs.
Ability to analyze complex situations, make rapid decisions, and exercise sound judgment.

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