SANTA BARBARA POLICE CHIEF - City of - Ralph Andersen ...
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
City of SANTA BARBARA POLICE CHIEF Recruitment Services Provided By Ralph Andersen & Associates
An Outstanding Career
Opportunity
The City of Santa Barbara is seeking a
dynamic and engaging Police Chief to
lead during a period of immense change
and opportunity. As Chief, you can lead
the City in building an innovative and
community-connected police facility
and help stand-up civilian oversight in
a way that increases accountability and
showcases the good work of the police
department.
Santa Barbara | Police Chief Page 2
The Santa Barbara Community Idyllically located on the central California coast, Santa Barbara (Spanish for “Saint Barbara”) is the county seat of Santa Barbara County. The City comprises a total of 21 square miles, with a culturally diverse population of approximately 92,000, and enjoys a nearly perfect climate year-round. Visitors and residents alike have an abundance of world-class shopping, dining, resort accommodations, and miles of beautiful pristine beaches and coastline to choose from. In addition, the region offers a variety of amenities that are highly attractive to those with an active lifestyle. Residents and visitors can enjoy jogging, bike riding, rollerblading, or just taking a leisurely stroll along the numerous pathways, wharf, and harbor. You may also choose to take advantage of the opportunity to go kayaking, boating, sport fishing, or whale watching in the area’s scenic harbor. Santa Barbara is home to such iconic attractions as the Mission Santa Barbara, the Santa Barbara Zoo, Stearns Wharf, the Botanic Gardens, and beautiful Shoreline Park. It is also home to many of the country’s great artists, winemakers, and chefs. To add to this tremendous lifestyle and superb quality of life, the City offers numerous parks and championship golf courses. With Santa Barbara and the immediate adjacent area serving as home to several colleges and universities, educational opportunities are in abundance. They include the acclaimed research institution University of California, Santa Barbara, Westmont College, Antioch University, Santa Barbara City College, as well as several graduate and trade schools. Santa Barbara Airport is conveniently located for travelers and commuters, and bus and rail systems offer transportation options that help to further enhance the area’s quality of life. In Santa Barbara, each day begins and ends in a near-perfect climate and unparalleled natural beauty.With its spectacular mountains, sparkling blue ocean, incredible landscapes, mission style architecture, and year-round sunny weather, it is no wonder Santa Barbara is one of the most beautiful places to live and work and is often referred to as “the American Riviera”. Santa Barbara | Police Chief Page 3
City Government
Santa Barbara is managed by the Council/City
Administrator form of government. City government
services are provided by fourteen departments: City
Administrator, City Attorney, Airport, Community
Development, Finance, Fire, Human Resources,
Information Technology, Library, Parks and Recreation,
Police, Public Works, Sustainability and Resilience, and
Waterfront. The City Administrator is also the appointed
City Clerk/Treasurer. Santa Barbara has 1,096 full-
time equivalent employees, an Operating Budget of
approximately $139.6 million for Fiscal Year 2021, and
eight recognized bargaining units. The seven-member
City Council is elected by district except the Mayor,
who is elected at-large.
Santa Barbara Police
Department
The Santa Barbara Police Department provides
policing services to the City with an annual budget
of $44.7 million and 210 employees, including 142
sworn officers. The Department is organized in
two major divisions with one Captain overseeing
Field Operations and another Captain overseeing
Operations & Personnel, Internal Operations and
Criminal Investigations. Other direct reports to the
Police Chief include an administrative assistant and
a Lieutenant overseeing Professional Standards.
The Department provides the full slate of municipal
policing services, including a 911 communications
center, parking enforcement, and animal control.
Robust capabilities include a number of specialized
personnel and units. An organizational chart is
available at: (Police Department Org Chart).
Santa Barbara | Police Chief Page 4
Mission Statement
The mission of the Santa Barbara Police
Department is to provide for the public safety
through the philosophy of community-oriented
policing. It is to protect and serve our community
where all people can live in peace without fear
of crime. It is to ensure a professional quality
of service and accountability to the citizens of
Santa Barbara and to all who should call upon
our service.
Santa Barbara | Police Chief Page 5
The Ideal Candidate
The selected candidate for the next Police Chief will:
• Seek collaborative approaches to issues. Most all problems in Santa Barbara require the collective
efforts of city and community organizations.
• Embrace civilian oversight and promote its acceptance and benefits to the community and the department.
• Have a proven track record of using collaborative strategies to address complex issues such as mental
health and homelessness.
• Have strong budget skills, as well as the ability to marshal grants and other external funding to support
the Police Department’s operations and improved use of technology.
• Be able to connect to people from all backgrounds. Santa Barbara is highly diverse in many manners,
including concentrations of wealth and poverty. The next Chief should be a bridge builder across
communities and be comfortable interacting with all people. The ability to speak Spanish is a significant
plus.
• Be able to balance the needs of the Department, the community, and the broader City organization. The
Chief should be able to help others see and understand other perspectives and bring people together
behind common goals and solutions. Strong communication skills are essential.
• With a strong bench of talented officers and staff, the next Chief will continue to build a spirit of
teamwork and common purpose while advancing the Department toward higher use of evidence-based
policing and innovative practices.
• Honor and grow the strong organizational culture of the department that helps attract and retain officers
and employees. The Police Department has real opportunities to build a stronger recruitment pipeline
to hire local residents. This will help ensure the Department’s demographic mirrors the community and
help overcome the challenges related to housing costs.
Santa Barbara | Police Chief Page 6
Opportunities and Challenges
The next Police Chief will be presented with a number of foreseeable challenges and
opportunities:
• The national conversation on transforming policing will present opportunities for
the next Chief to engage in community conversations and build support for the
future of policing in Santa Barbara. These community dialogues and collaborations
will provide the needed focus on improving equity and social justice in Santa
Barbara.
• The next Police Chief will have an incredible opportunity to lead the Department
as the City designs and constructs a new police facility. The new facility will break
from norms in design by having an emphasis on building bridges between the
police and community. Approximately five years from completion, the next Police
Chief will need to play a strong leadership role in this effort.
• Santa Barbara’s endless beauty and limited growth opportunities translate to a high
cost of living that creates significant recruitment challenges for both sworn and
non-sworn professional staff. Few employees can afford to live in the community,
and many commute significant distances, but a strong compensation and winning
culture help retain good employees. Recruitment will be an ongoing challenge for
the foreseeable future.
• With an economy heavily fueled by tourism, the pandemic has affected the City’s
budget. The next Police Chief will likely need to address lingering impacts on the
City’s budget, and ensure the Department is adequately resourced in the long-
term.
• Like many cities, especially on the West Coast, homelessness is a significant issue
in Santa Barbara that requires extensive collaboration with other City departments
and community organizations. The City’s libraries and parks are especially impacted
so close partnerships with those departments are critical. Ongoing conversations
about how to best align resources in a collaborative way to address the issue will
need to be among the next Chief’s priorities.
• Santa Barbara’s stunning natural beauty belies the ever-present extreme hazards,
including wildfires, flooding and debris flows. The Santa Barbara Police Department
plays a critical role in the region’s emergency responses.
Santa Barbara | Police Chief Page 7
Qualifications
Any combination of experience and training that would
likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is
qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and
abilities would be:
Education: A Bachelor’s degree with major coursework
in criminal justice, public administration, or a related
field. A Master’s degree is highly desirable, as are top
leadership programs such as the FBI National Academy,
Senior Management Institute for Police (SMIP), or
Command College.
Experience: At least ten years of progressively responsible
experience in municipal policing, including at least five
or more of these years in a management capacity. A
proven track record in community engagement and
bridge building is highly desirable.
Santa Barbara | Police Chief Page 8
Compensation and Benefits The successful candidate will be offered a competitive salary with an outstanding benefits package. The current range is $192,343 - $233,795 annually. The starting salary extended to the selected candidate will reflect the candidate’s work experience and track record of career success. The City of Santa Barbara offers an outstanding benefits package, including: Retirement: CalPERS: “Classic” members 3%@ 50, employee contributes 9%. “New” members 2.7% @ 57, employee contributes 13.5%. Health Insurance: Insurance includes medical, dental, and vision benefits available under a Cafeteria 125 Plan. The employee receives an annual allotment of $20,616 ($1,718 monthly). If the allotted amount is not fully utilized for benefits coverage, the employee will receive the remaining balance in “cash back.” Vacation: Accrued at the rate of 160 hours per year, credit for prior public service will be considered. Sick Leave: Accrued at the rate of 96 hours per year, credit for prior public service will be considered. Management Leave: 40 hours per year each July 1st (pro-rated the first year). Personal Leave: 32 hours per year each July 1st (pro-rated the first year). Holidays: 10 paid holidays (80 hours) per calendar year. Deferred Compensation: 457 Savings Plans are available. Car Allowance: Monthly allowance of $604 (depending on annual adjustments for cost of living). Life Insurance: Provided equal to one-year salary. Employee Assistance Program (EAP): A City-paid Employee Assistance Program is available for employees and family members. Relocation: The City will assist with a portion of the moving expenses and housing if the candidate needs to relocate to the Santa Barbara/South Coast region. The City is a member of the Coastal Housing Partnership which offers home loan assistance and rental reductions. Questions regarding more specific details of the compensation package may be directed to Ralph Andersen & Associates. Santa Barbara | Police Chief Page 9
The Selection Process To be considered, candidates must submit a compelling cover letter and resume to apply@ralphandersen.com. Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply early in the process for optimal consideration. The closing date for this position is Tuesday, July 6, 2021. Ralph Andersen & Associates will conduct the initial evaluation of submitted materials to determine the best overall match with the established criteria as outlined in this recruitment profile. The selection process may also involve a supplemental questionnaire. Only a select group of highly qualified candidates will be invited to interview. It is anticipated that the new Police Chief will join the City in September or at a mutually agreeable date. Confidential inquiries are welcomed to Chief Greg Nelson (ret.) or Chief Bryan Noblett (ret.) at 916-630-4900. Santa Barbara | Police Chief Page 10
The City of Santa Barbara is an
Equal Opportunity Employer
santabarbaraca.gov
Santa Barbara | Police Chief Page 11You can also read
