Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety
Phone Number: 269-337-8052
Fax Number: 269-226-6538
Email: hickse@kalamazoocity.org

Position Title: Assistant Public Safety Chief (2 positions)
Start Date: TBD

To apply, specify which position(s) you are applying for via
submission of a cover letter and resume summarizing your qualifications,
along with three references, by October 8, 2008 to:

Human Resources Department
241 W. South Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Attn: Human Resources/Labor Relations Director Jerome Post

Salary range: $77,734-$96,652 (midpoint) or higher D.O.Q; excellent benefit
package.

Assistant Public Safety Chief - Operations

The Assistant Public Safety Chief of Operations will assist the Deputy Public Safety Chief in managing the operations of the Public Safety Department, including all City law enforcement, fire suppression and prevention, EMS community services, and criminal and narcotic investigations.

Assistant Public Safety Chief - Professional Standards
(pending City Commission approval)

The Assistant Public Safety Chief of Professional Standards will assist the Deputy Public Safety Chief in managing the professional standard, investigations, recruitment, services (including Information Technology, Dispatch and Public Safety Departmental Budgetary oversight) and training activities of the Public Safety Department. Comprehensive knowledge and experience in criminal investigations, professional standards, internal investigations, and investigatory principles and practices is essential.

Both Assistant Public Safety Chief positions:

• Comprehensive knowledge of and experience with Leadership and Managerial principles;
• Law enforcement and/or fire suppression, and EMS principals and practices;
• Budgetary principles;
• Labor relations and contract administration;
• Public Administration; Community Relations/ Community Partnerships, public relations and employee relations; and Public Safety rules, regulations and procedures are essential.
• Bachelor's degree in law enforcement, fire science or a related field;
• three or more years command-level experience essential;
• Master's degree in a related field and attendance at senior management police/fire related programs desired.
• Experience in an urban core city with a diverse economy and demographic composition also desired.
• Michigan State Certification for Law Enforcement or ability to obtain within 3 months; or the equivalent combination of education and experience needed to successfully to perform the essential job functions.
• Experience in fire suppression/EMS in the State of Michigan desired or the commitment/ability to gain certification.

Equal Opportunity Employer