Deputy Chief (3 positions)
Henderson, NV
The City of Henderson seeks candidates to compete for three (3) deputy chief positions. This is an outstanding opportunity for forward-thinking, collaborative police leaders to join the police leadership team and provide support to Chief Thedrick Andres and the progressive work that is underway. The strongest candidates for deputy chief are excellent communicators and are comfortable holding themselves and their staff accountable for advancing the mission of the department.
Henderson is Nevada’s second-largest city with more than 340,000 residents. Henderson is a progressive and vibrant city committed to maintaining premier amenities and services for all who choose to live, learn, work and play in Henderson. Extensive information regarding Henderson can be accessed on the City’s website www.cityofhenderson.com. HPD has successfully proposed and implemented initiatives to reform policing and address an array of issues including, police accountability, diversity recruitment and hiring, and employee wellness. The construction of the new police substation has also made significant progress and will open early next year. The City Council has already authorized staffing increases that include 100 new police officer positions. Growth is often accompanied by change and managing competing interests will require the new Deputy Chiefs to be aligned with the department’s values and commitment to excellence. HPD’s current model includes 547 sworn personnel and 187 civilian employees, working in either the Office of the Chief of Police or one of five bureaus, each managed by a Deputy Chief or Civilian Director (Field Operations Bureau, Police Support Operations Bureau, Community Services Bureau, Professional Standards & Accountability Bureau, and the Administrative Services Bureau) Deputy Chiefs are at-will employees appointed by and reporting to the Police Chief. The Deputy Chiefs are responsible for supervising police personnel; performs complex administrative and professional work involving the coordination, management, and oversight of the staff, operations, and activities within the department.
Candidates must have twelve (12) years of progressively responsible law enforcement experience, including five (5) years of supervisory experience, all of which will have occurred in a mid-sized to major city police department or law enforcement agency with at least two years at the rank of Captain or its equivalent rank for lateral applicants. Candidates will have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, police science, criminology, public or business administration, or a related field. Graduation from an executive development course is preferred. The City reserves the right to consider an equivalent combination of related training and experience as qualifying.
The current top salary for these positions is $218,214 and the starting salary will be based on qualifications. The City provides an excellent array of benefits, including Retirement Savings & Pension, Medical, Dental, Vision, and Relocation Assistance. For optimal consideration, please send a cover letter, comprehensive resume, and list of five professional references to apply@publicsectorsearch.com. The position closes on November 4, 2022. Confidential inquiries and questions regarding this opportunity should be directed to the Search Consultant, Mr. Gary Peterson (Chief of Police, ret.), Public Sector Search & Consulting, email: gary@publicsectorsearch.com; (916) 789-9990 (office) or (916) 622-5323 (cell).
