Job Abstract

The City of Antioch is a full-service municipal agency serving a population of more than 114,000 residents. The Police Department is authorized a sworn staff of 115 officers and 35 non-sworn employees, which includes Dispatchers, Community Services Officers and Administrative Support staff. The department is comprised of two divisions: Support Services and Field Services. The Field Services Division includes Patrol, Community Engagement, and Traffic Bureaus. The Support Services Division consists of Administration, Dispatch, Investigations, Special Operations, and Records. Antioch is the only city in Contra Costa County with its own animal shelter and services, both of which also fall under the purview of the police department.

Our Police Department is located in downtown Antioch, near the Marina, in a 67,000 square foot facility. It features an indoor firing range, weight training/exercise room, and community meeting room that also serves as the city’s primary Emergency Operations Center when necessary. Officers may work in a variety of assignments including Patrol, Traffic, Community Engagement Unit, Investigations, SWAT, Hostage Negotiation, Field Training, and K-9. Assignments for our non-sworn staff varies as well, with assignments in Administration, Secured Records, Crime Analysis, Dispatch and Investigations. Community Services Officers can also be assigned to Evidence, Custody, Training, CSI, and the Front Counter. Most of Antioch’s training is conducted in-house. Officers with special expertise may apply for and become instructors. These officers provide training in the areas of first aid, defensive tactics, firearms, emergency vehicle operation, tactical communications, cultural awareness and much more.

As we continue to grow and welcome new members, we proudly maintain a culture professionalism, dedication, inclusion and pride of each other and our community.

• Benefits: Cafeteria Plan (City of Antioch pays 100% of Kaiser rate, up to family tier)
• Retirement: CalPERS Classic Members 3% @ 50, PEPRA Members 2.7% @ 57
• 457 Deferred Compensation Option
• Life Insurance

RESUMES MUST BE ATTACHED TO YOUR APPLICATION BUT WILL NOT REPLACE THE REQUIRED INFORMATION ON YOUR APPLICATION. IF YOUR RESUME IS NOT ATTACHED OR YOUR APPLICATION IS INCOMPLETE, YOUR APPLICATION MAY BE DISQUALIFIED. This is a confidential search process.  If you have any questions regarding this position, contact consultant, Joseph Kreins at 707-333-6858.

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

1. Plan, develop, recommend and implement departmental policy and procedures.
2. Plan, organize and deploy departmental personnel to meet departmental and divisional goals.
3. Monitor and evaluate the activities and establish standards and performance for department personnel and programs. 
4. Plan and direct the maintenance of all police records, court documents and emergency communications. 
5. Oversees operations in the Field Services Division or Support Services Division. 
6. Coordinate and evaluate the City's Animal Shelter program. 
7. Assist in the evaluation and monitoring of the departmental budget. 
8. Develop, prepare and monitor various criminal justice grant projects. 
9. Prepare required reports and presentations. 
10. Organize and direct departmental crime prevention activities. 
11. Manage internal affairs investigations and provide for follow-up investigation of citizen complaints, as necessary. 
12. Attend various City and community meetings as a departmental or City representative; may be required to participate in service organizations within the City of Antioch.
13. Evaluate overall departmental efficiency through the department's monthly statistical crime analysis reports. 
14. Plan, organize and implement training requirements of subordinate personnel. 
15. Recommend and maintain department discipline in accordance with City and departmental procedures. 
16. May command the department in the Chief's absence. 
17. Perform other duties as assigned.

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Modern principles, practices and techniques of police administration, organization and operation.
• Technical and administrative phases of crime prevention and law enforcement, including investigation and identification, patrol, traffic control, records management, care and custody of persons and property and juvenile delinquency control. 
• Laws, ordinances and regulations affecting the work of the department, including the California Penal Code, Vehicle Code, Health and Safety Code and relevant provisions of other state codes. 
• Law enforcement computer systems. 
• Use of firearms and other modern police equipment. 
• Local concerns and political issues. 
• Principles and practices of organization, budget and personnel management in municipal government.

• Plan, direct, manage and coordinate the work of a major division within the Police Department.
• Develop and administer sound departmental policies.
• Interpret and make decisions in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and policies.
• Meet the physical requirements established by the department.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Act quickly and calmly in emergencies.
• Establish and maintain an effective work relationship with those contacted in the performance of required duties.
• Work effectively with a variety of community groups.

• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably with a major in police science, public administration, or sociology.

• Ten years of experience in police work
• Two years in a management capacity.

• A valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License 
• A satisfactory driving record are a condition of hire and of continued employment.
• Possession of Advanced, Supervisory, and Management POST Certificates.