Oroville, CA ~ Chief of Police

Salary: $105,000

Filing Deadline: July 30, 2010

About Oroville ...
The City of Oroville California is located in the Sierra Nevada Foothills within the Northern Sacramento Valley of Butte County which is located about sixty miles north of Sacramento.

The City has a population of 14,443 and consists of an emerging group of retirees and new families with an average household size of 2.5 persons; seventy percent of Oroville's population is over 18 years of age (the median age is 32.60).

The Greater Oroville Region has a population of over 50,000. Oroville's historic downtown has museums, antique stores, restaurants, and specialty shops. Oroville is best known for its abundance of recreational opportunities. Lake Oroville, which was created by the construction of the Oroville Dam, is one of the recreational gems of California.

About City Government ...
The City Council is the elected legislative body for the City of Oroville which is a Charter City incorporated in 1906. It is composed of seven members, the Mayor plus six Council members, who are elected at large for four-year staggered terms.

The City of Oroville is a council-manager form of government. The City Council appoints a full time City Administrator to implement Council policies and executive functions of government, which includes day-to-day operations, functions, and projects of the City.

The City Administrator manages the executive team which is appointed by the City Council consisting of the Chief of Police, Fire Chief, Director of Community Development and Public Works, Director of Parks and Trees, Director of Business Assistance and Housing Development and the Director of Finance.

In establishing city policy, the Council also works with Advisory Committees made up of citizens appointed by the Council, and receives input from the public at regular and special meetings.

About the Position ...
The Chief of Police of the City of Oroville provides leadership and directs the operations and activities of the City Police Department. The Chief of Police is expected to function under broad policy guidance and is expected to exercise independent judgment and initiative. The Chief supervises work of all Police Department personnel and is an integral member of the City's leadership team.

In order to be effective, the Police Chief is required to establish and maintain working relationships with the City Administrator, other City personnel, elected and appointed officials, representatives of a variety of State, Federal, and municipal agencies, and the general public.

About the Candidate ...

The ideal candidate for the Chief of Police position will possess a Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Criminal Justice, or a closely related field. A Master's degree in the same fields of study is desirable. The candidate will be an accomplished law enforcement professional with extensive related law enforcement leadership and at least five years in an administrative or managerial capacity.

The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing and will possess well-developed interpersonal skills and abilities. Other attributes sought in the successful candidate include proven negotiating skills, ability to make persuasive presentations, budgetary and financial management expertise, ability to select and develop outstanding staff, a good decision maker, a person who remains calm under pressure and a person who is innovative and a strategic thinker.

Also sought is a person with a high energy level, an individual who is accountable, a problem solver, and a person who is goal oriented and motivated to achieving a high level of success.

The successful candidate should be an excellent team leader and team player, a well-organized individual, and an effective strategic planner. A strong work ethic and unquestionable ethics and integrity are also attributes sought in the new Chief of Police.

Other attributes of the successful candidate are a comprehensive knowledge of the latest principles and practices of law enforcement administration and management. Updated knowledge of modern law enforcement polices, procedures and practices is required.

About the Police Department ...
The Oroville Police Department has adopted a set of five core values — Integrity, Character, Competency, Commitment and Caring — that guide them in their daily delivery of services to the public. Services are delivered through various programs including: Investigations Unit, Neighborhood Watch/Special Services Areas, Crime Scene Investigators, Juvenile Services and Code Enforcement. The department is staffed by 38 full-time employees who operate within the Oroville City limits.

Application Packets ...
Additional information is available through

City of Oroville Personnel Department
1735 Montgomery Street
Oroville CA 95965

Phone - (530) 538-2407
Email: ehrenstromem@cityoforoville.org

Annual salary is negotiable dependent upon the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate for the new Chief of Police. In addition, a competitive benefits package will be provided to the successful candidate.

The City of Oroville is an equal opportunity employer. The City of Oroville does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, political ideas or disability in employment.