The annual salary range for this position is up to $170,808 and will depends on qualifications. In addition, the City offers an excellent benefits package, including CalPERS Retirement.
Internal Number: 22-175 So Pasadena
The City of South Pasadena, California is offering an exciting and rewarding career opportunity for successful law enforcement leaders who possess an innovative mindset to join the South Pasadena Police Department as the next Deputy Police Chief. The South Pasadena Police Department provides a full range of law enforcement and crime deterrence services. Services include street patrol, a traffic enforcement unit containing motor officers, criminal investigations, and analysis unit, a K-9 unit, Foothill Air Support Team (FAST), and a community crime prevention program. Support services for sworn officers include training, records, property/evidence, dispatch center, parking enforcement, a Police Chaplain program, and administrative support. The Police Department is comprised of 36 sworn officers, 18 full-time non-sworn personnel, and additional part-time non-sworn personnel. The Deputy Police Chief will report to the Chief of Police and serve as the Department’s second-in-command and will assist with planning and coordinating activities of the department. The ideal candidate must be an engaging and approachable leader who will maintain a high level of discipline and support high morale in the Department while also having a strong commitment to community policing, collaboration, and customer service.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately, with the recruitment closing on Monday, March 27, 2023. Electronic submittals are strongly preferred via email to apply@ralphandersen.com, and should include a compelling cover letter, comprehensive resume, and 5 professional references. Confidential inquiries welcomed to Mr. Fred Wilson, Ralph Andersen & Associates at (916) 630-4900.
The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of professional law enforcement supervisory experience comparable to that of a Lieutenant and possession of a P.O.S.T. Management Certificate within one year of appointment. A Master’s degree in a related field is highly desirable.
