NEOGOV · 1 month ago
Deputy Police Chief
Battle Creek, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$99K/yr - $129K/yr
10+ years expThe City of Battle Creek is looking for a Deputy Police Chief reporting directly to the Police Chief. This position is responsible for managing the daily internal operations of the Police Department, providing strategic and administrative support, and ensuring compliance with laws and policies.
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Responsibilities
Plans, directs, and coordinates daily operations of the department; ensures compliance with all policies, general orders, and Federal, State, and local laws
Supervises all divisions in the department including patrol, investigations, special operations, etc.; assists other supervisors with resolving personnel and logistic issues
Assists with the recruitment and selection of department personnel; assigns, directs, trains, and inspects the work of staff; rewards, disciplines, coaches, counsels, and evaluates staff performance; develops staff schedules; recommends transfers, promotions, suspensions, terminations, and demotions
Investigates and resolves complaints filed against employees in the department; receives and responds to inquiries and complaints from the public; takes appropriate action as needed
Assists in the development and implementation of department policies and procedures; analyzes department policies and procedures and recommends changes
Oversees and manages the budget; reviews and approves the purchase of equipment and supplies; purchases, maintains, and manages department vehicles and equipment
Monitors budget expenditures for operational functions; evaluates and projects costs for fiscal year; ensures budget guidelines are maintained
Serves as liaison with other City departments, community groups, business leaders, and the general public regarding law enforcement activities
Prepares and reviews operational and administrative reports
Assumes command of the department in the absence of the Police Chief as assigned
Qualification
Required
Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Police Science, Public Administration or a related field
Graduate from a Staff and Command Course (MSU Staff and Command) or PERFSMIP/FBINA Command Academy
Minimum ten (10) years' experience in progressively responsible law enforcement work, including considerable experience in a supervisor capacity in police administration
Must possess a thorough knowledge of all applicable local, state and federal laws
Possession of or ability to obtain Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) certification upon hire
Subject to a comprehensive background investigation which includes but is not limited to: driving record, work history, credit history, conviction/arrest record, reference checks and drug history
Must possess a valid State of Michigan driver's license or the ability to obtain within 60 days from the date of hire
Preferred
Master's Degree
Completion of First Line Leaders and Staff and Command courses upon hire
Obtain Strategic Police/Senior Management course within two years of hire
Benefits
Medical: Choose from a PPO plan with BCBS or an HMO plan with BCN and pair your election with a Health Savings Account.
Dental: 100% employer-paid through Blue Cross Blue Shield
Life Insurance: 100% employer-paid basic life insurance with AD&D benefit equal to 2X the employee’s base annual earnings up to $400,000. Limited coverage is also provided for spouses and children.
Sickness and Accident: 100% employer-sponsored partial wage replacement for short-term disabilities after meeting eligibility criteria.
Retirement Savings: 457 through Mission Square with employer match
MERS Pension * note that Police and Fire have a separate pension fund not through MERS
Employer Assistance Plan (EAP): 100% Employer paid through Pine Rest
Paid Time Off: Generous PTO package – Paid Time Off will vary by position and is outlined within City Policy or union contract.
Paid Holidays: 13 paid holidays per year
Voluntary Benefits: Supplemental Term and Whole life, Critical Illness, Hospitalization, Accident, Vision – VSP, Lifecare Ambulance Service, Flexible Spending Account
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Eligible Employer
Flexible Schedule/Remote Work
Tuition Reimbursement
Educational Stipends
Longevity pay
Tool and safety allowances
Employer-paid uniforms
Cell phone allowance
Military pay differential
Professional development opportunities
Ability to earn compensatory time
Retiree health savings plan
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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