Director of Public Safety

MONTHLY SALARY: $12,202 - $15,862
4/10 WORK SCHEDULE
PLUS AND EXCELLENT BENEFIT PACKAGE6% Management Incentive Pay

This recruitment is to fill one (1) full-time vacancy in the Public Safety Department and to establish an eligibility list to be used for future references. Click here for brochure.

Filing Deadline:  Continuous. First review to take place on April 7, 2025.
This recruitment may close with or without notice; interested candidates should apply as soon as possible.

SUMMARY: Under the general direction of the City Manager, plans, organizes and directs the public safety services for the City. Administers the City’s emergency response efforts and preparedness program, supervises the administrative and operational functions of public safety, code compliance, animal control, and has oversight of the Rosemead contract with the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department.  Provides liaison to contract service representatives, other agencies, and the public; performs related duties as required. 

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required.  The job posting does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
 

• Plans, directs, manages and oversees the Public Safety’s Department activities and operations, and will have oversight of Rosemead contract with LASD.
• Ensures efficient oversight of public safety operations, including disaster response, code enforcement, to protect residents and businesses.
• Takes a proactive approach to engaging with residents and businesses to address safety concerns and improve security. 
• Ensures that public safety agencies work collaboratively, monitoring and optimizing response times and resource allocation to protect residents and businesses.
• Develops and enforces departmental policies, rules, regulations, procedures, and employee related functions.
• Provides for the selection, training, guiding, professional development and performance evaluation of department staff.
• Provides staff support to various committees or commissions as assigned.
• Confers with and represents the department and the City in meetings with members of the City Council, members of the Public Safety Commission, schools, various governmental agencies, community groups and a number of community based organizations.
• Prepares and presents departmental reports and special presentations to the City Council, City Commission, and community groups; Creates public safety related informational brochures and notifications. Develops and implements safety related special events.
• Develops and implements contemporary and innovative outreach to foster and establish positive partnerships between public safety, law enforcement, neighborhood groups, schools, the business community, community-based organizations and support groups.
• Provides leadership, coordination and direction in the city-wide emergency preparedness and civil defense action planning and training. Ensures compliance with all local, state and federal emergency management guidelines and regulations.
• Receives, investigates, responds to, and resolves citizen complaints and concerns regarding public safety, law enforcement services, employee conduct, and depart-mental procedures in a timely manner; Ensures prompt and effective response and resolution to all public safety and law enforcement concerns presented to the City by citizens and business owners.
• Establishes the public relations functions of the department as they pertain to public awareness, citizen inquiries, inter-agency cooperation, and effectiveness.
• Plans, organizes, and develops, in a cooperative manner, crime and fire prevention, investigation, inspection activities, and department services.
• Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training, and Experience Guidelines: A bachelor’s degree in public safety, Political Science, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, or a related field; and five years of progressively responsible experience in public safety, including at least three years in management capacity.  

Knowledge of: 

• Public safety principles, practices, and laws; methods, techniques, industry standard practices, and City procedures and policies governing public safety.
• Typical problems and issues associated with contract law enforcement services; causes, prevention, and control of delinquency; traffic enforcement and education; requirements of an effective municipal emergency preparedness program; interagency communication/ assistance techniques and practices; municipal organization and administration; principles and practices of police administration; patrol methods; physical layout and composition of the City including special law enforcement problems; administrative practices, contract administration; Vehicle and Penal Codes; principles of supervision.
• Development, coordination, and implementation of comprehensive plans to further public safety needs and of city-wide safety programs; interpret and explain laws, regulations, City policy and procedures.
• Functions, policies, and procedures of relevant departments and/or operations.
• Computers and office software applications.

Skill in:

• Interpreting complex regulations, laws, and guidelines.
• Organizing, evaluating, analyzing, and presenting data and information. 
• Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, and demands.
• Planning, organizing, and coordinating the work of team members.
• Developing, coordinating, and implementing public safety programs.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other team members, elected officials, public service providers, local law enforcement and safety providers, and representatives from other local, State and Federal agencies.
• Operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of standard and specialized software.
• Effective verbal and written communication.

License and Certification Requirements:  
Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Class C California Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record.

Physical Demands and Working Environment:
Work is performed in a standard office environment. May be required to travel to various sites, locations, and/or events.   Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours; employees are required to assume duties of a disaster worker in the event of a locally declared emergency.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

SELECTION PROCESS:

Applications must be submitted online.  Employment application and supplemental questions must be completed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City application. Applicants must be specific in describing their qualifications for this position.   Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application. If you submit multiple applications, only the most recent application will be considered.   Application packets will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in the job announcement. Applicants whose qualifications best meet or exceed the requirements and needs of the City, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Copies of the required certifications must be submitted with the application. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure continuing in the recruitment process. The selection process may include a panel interview, written exercise, and other testing processes designed to predict successful job performance.   It is the applicant's responsibility to notify Human Resources of any changes to their contact information.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

The City of Rosemead is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Rosemead to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons.  All applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression and pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics or information, marital status, age, sexual orientation (including homosexuality, bisexuality, or heterosexuality), military and veteran status.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

The City of Rosemead is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Individuals with qualified disabilities who need reasonable accommodation during the selection process must specify the accommodations needed, in writing, at the time when the employment application is submitted.

LEGAL RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES:

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires all new hire employees to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States within three (3) business days beginning with the first day of work. The City is legally prohibited from employing anyone who cannot provide such verification or documentation.

EMERGENCY DISASTER WORKER:

City of Rosemead employees are registered as an Emergency Disaster Worker. In the event of a declared emergency, City employees shall initially remain at work, or if recalled, shall report to work after completing critical personal and family emergency responsibilities.

PROVISIONS:

The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provision contained in this job announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

City of Rosemead

Robert Tapia, Human Resources Analyst

rtapia@cityofrosemead.org

(626) 569-2125

"The City of Rosemead is an Equal Opportunity Employer"

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