Job Abstract

The Long Beach Office of Police Oversight is recruiting for a full-time Unclassified Administrative Analyst II. Under the direction of the Police Oversight Director, this position will perform a wide-range of administrative support for the department.

SPECIAL NOTE
This is an "at-will" position. The appointed candidate will serve at the discretion of the Director of Police Oversight, and can be released at any time. In such an event, the candidate is not afforded the right to any appeal or grievance procedure under any rule or regulation of the City of Long Beach.

• Responsible for creating and maintaining department policies including research, policy revisions, and facilitation of policy meetings.
• Leads the development of and coordinating of department standard operating procedures (SOP) manual.
• Develops and provides input on policing and oversight industry best practices to include developing systems and procedures that align with national and state accreditation standards.

• Performs a wide-range of professional work in multiple administration functions for the Police Oversight Commission (POC) including analysis and project management.
• Performs and/or assists a variety of technical and professional work related to monitoring and reporting on business processes, activities, and outcomes.
• Assists in the planning, development, and implementation of comprehensive communication and education plans for the office with community organizations.
• Assists with developing and conducting special studies and research initiatives, by designing survey instruments, gathering data and information from department staff, and assisting the Director in the development of: data analysis tools, conducting statistical analyses, initiating literature reviews, etc.
• Assists in the analysis and reporting of quantitative data to track and monitor various business process indicators.
• Assists in preparing and presenting outreach materials, reports, and presentation of analysis and findings.
• Serves as liaison with the City Attorney's Office on Public Record Requests, ensuring the protection of confidential and personnel information.
• Provides public notice and handling of logistics for POC meetings.
• Coordinates and disseminates the receipt of public complaints made to the Office of Police Oversight (OPO).
• Assists in the preparation and issuing of individual, quarterly, and annual reports documenting the findings of the Director's monitoring, investigations, and auditing of the Long Beach Police Department.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, sociology, criminal justice or a closely related field, (proof of graduation required)*.

• Understanding of police procedures and policy.
• Experience in research and data analysis.
• Strong communication skills with experience presenting to groups and/or executive leadership teams.
• Experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive environments.
• Basic knowledge of mission, goals and objectives of the organizational unit, program or activities to which incumbent is assigned.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques governing management, organization, operations and programmatic services.
• Ability to perform a variety of fact-finding techniques (e.g., interview, case analysis, observation, research, benchmarking) to gather information in support of programs, projects, studies, assessments and evaluations.
• Ability to aggregate and assimilate data to identify major patterns, trends and themes regarding organizational and program effectiveness and efficiency.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to use word processing and presentation software to prepare documents, and to use spreadsheet and statistical analysis software packages to store, manipulate, analyze, and present data.
• Ability to train, and/or lead paraprofessional staff.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, employees, clients, and the public.
• Problem solving skills to apply standard procedures to clearly defined problems.

• Understands and maintains safeguards for sensitive and confidential information.
• Conduct intake of complaints and commendations regarding Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) personnel.
• Draft and monitor operational objectives or procedures and recommend/draft modifications and other solutions by analyzing operational issues and addressing management concerns.
• Assess programs, policies, procedures and initiatives through an equity lens.
• Draft informed opinions to management on courses of action based on specialized knowledge.
• Assist staff in adapting to new policies and practices, modifications, and other solutions.
• Maintain knowledge of the LBPD Directives, Standard Operating Procedures, Tactical Guides, Training Bulletins, and effective practices in policing and police operations.
• Maintain awareness and knowledge of local, state, and federal legislation, ordinances, and agreements that affect law enforcement operations and practices.
• Participate in special projects of minimal complexity, including research of local, state, and federal legislation, ordinances, and agreements that affect law enforcement operations and practices.
• Research policies on promising law enforcement practices and work as a part of a team in assisting with policy analysis that is informed by a review of those practices and customs of law enforcement.
• Process complaints/commendations and compile data for the office related to complaints/compliments, contacts, inquiries, use of force, and critical incidents. This includes demographic data for involved individuals.
• Draft periodic reports on the data analysis conducted. These reports may include tables, charts, and graphs depicting the data analysis.
• Draft well-written work products, including policy briefs, research memoranda, and presentations that clearly describe complex analyses and policy recommendations.
• Effectively and consistently communicate about the OPO and its bodies of work to internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain a working relationship with the Board.
• Attend meetings and act as a LEAD to staff in the absence of the OPO Director.

This recruitment will close on Monday, May 6, 2024. To be considered, applicants must submit a complete application packet which includes an online application, supplemental questionnaire, proof of degree(s), and a cover letter and resume in PDF format. The application, cover letter and resume should highlight all areas in which applicants have developed expertise, matching their professional experience as it relates to the position.
Incomplete application packets that clearly do not meet the minimum requirements will not be considered. The most qualified applicants will be invited to continue in the selection process.


The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570-2200. If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Office of the City Attorney two (2) business days prior to the interview(s) at (562) 570-2200.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.

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The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act.