City of Las Vegas

About the Position

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Career Opportunity: Deputy Department of Public Safety Director (Field Services, Detention, or Support Services)

City of Las Vegas – Department of Public Safety

The city of Las Vegas invites applications for Deputy Department of Public Safety Director. This position plans, directs, manages and oversees the activities and operations of the assigned work units within the Department of Public Safety; assists in the coordination of assigned activities with other city departments and outside agencies; and provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Director, Department of Public Safety.

Current Opportunity: The immediate vacancy is within one of the three Divisions - Field Services, Detention, or Support Services — depending on fit, this position is operationally interchangeable within the department and may support other divisions as needed.

Ideal Candidate

The city of Las Vegas is seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking, and inspiring Deputy Chief with a team-oriented mindset that will sustain trust throughout the ranks with a great deal of ownership. The selected candidate must have a strong work ethic in at times a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will:

• Demonstrate a proven track record of leadership, grounded in integrity, loyalty, and character. Leads from the front and holds others accountable.
• Supports the mission, vision, and values of the city and department.
• Approach daily challenges with a can-do attitude, a very strong work ethic, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Possess strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Foster constructive internal dialogue, building consensus and driving team cohesion.
• Champion a culture of problem-solving, mentorship, accountability, and ownership.
• Utilize data-driven and evidence-based decision-making practices.
• Focus on developing and supporting emerging leaders within the department.
• Acts on behalf of the Department of Public Safety Chief in their absence

The person selected will cultivate the following three priority focus areas and have a proven track record impacting the following:

• Safety, wellness, and culture.
• Sustaining trust and legitimacy.
• Reducing crime, disorder, and fear.

This is a rare opportunity to contribute meaningfully to public safety leadership in one of the nation’s most dynamic cities. If you are a collaborative and strong leader ready to shape the future of public safety in Las Vegas, we encourage you to apply.

To view the Department of Public Safety Strategic Plan visit the link below.

City of Las Vegas Department of Public Safety

Supervision received and exercised

Receives general administrative direction from the Director, Department of Public Safety.

Acts as a formal supervisor, exercising direct supervision including monitoring and formally evaluating employee performance, employee selection and discipline.

Selection Process

All qualified applications will be forwarded to the department for review. Candidate selection will include a hiring interview. Any individual offered employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test and complete background check. Some positions may require preliminary background checks.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Essential Functions:

1. Oversees the day to day operations of the assigned work units within the Department of Public Safety; recommends and administers policies and procedures.
2. Manages the development and implementation of division goals, objectives, policies and priorities for each assigned service area.
3. Assists the director in establishing, within city policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; allocates resources accordingly.
4. Participates in planning, directing and coordinating the assigned work units' work plans; assigns projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems.
5. Assesses and monitors work load, administrative and support systems and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement; directs and implements changes.
6. Selects professional, technical and support staff and ensures effective morale, productivity and discipline; plans, organizes, administers, reviews and evaluates the activities and performance of staff directly and through subordinate supervisors; works with staff to establish work priorities and schedules; encourages and provides for staff training and professional development; interprets city policies and procedures for staff; prepares and conducts formal performance evaluations; works with employees to develop short and long term goals, monitors accomplishments, establishes performance requirements and personal development targets and provides coaching for performance improvement and development.
7. Participates in providing clear rules and regulations and assuring delivery of programs and services to inmates of a misdemeanant facility.
8. Reviews and evaluates information generated by the division; determines information storage and purge criteria to adhere to records retention requirements.
9. Participates in managing security and safety at the facilities and ensuring compliance with P.O.S.T. orders and managing emergencies in accordance with department policies.
10. Oversees and participates in the development and administration of the assigned work units' budgets; forecasts and recommends funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; approves expenditures and implements budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary.
11. Participates in, supports and fosters the development of a culture that values people and their differences and is free from inequities and barriers to people reaching their full potential.
12. Participates in promoting sustainable, environmentally sensitive development and operations in the community and the department.
13. Participates in establishing the strategic direction for the department in alignment with City Council and city of Las Vegas strategic priorities; communicates to all assigned employees their roles in performance measurement and achieving strategic priorities; and works with staff to report measures to the city's executive team and all members of the department.
14. Explains, justifies and defends department and division programs, policies and activities; negotiates and resolves sensitive and controversial issues.
15. Represents the department to other city departments, elected officials and outside agencies; coordinates activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations.
16. Provides staff assistance to the director, chief officer and other city officials; participates on a variety of boards, commissions and committees; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
17. Provides staff support to assigned boards and commissions.
18. Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of trends and innovations in the field of detention and enforcement.
19. Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
20. Performs related duties and responsibilities as required and as directed by the Director of Department of Public Safety.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Experience:

Five years of increasingly responsible experience in corrections, policing, criminal justice, public administration or a related field, including two years of administrative and supervisory responsibility.

Education:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in corrections, police science, criminal justice, social science, public administration, business or a related field.

Preferred Experience and Education

Ten or more years of increasing responsible experience in corrections, policing, criminal justice, public administration or a related field.

A Master’s Degree is highly desirable as are top management and leadership training programs such as National Institute of Justice Law Enforcement Advancing Data and Science Scholars Program for Law Enforcement Officers.

Completion of the F.B.I. National Academy, a POST Command College, and Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) Senior Management Institute for Police is also highly desirable.

License or Certificate

Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license on the date of application, and maintenance thereafter.

Preferred License or Certificate:

Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Category I or Category III certification, or equivalent or ability to obtain one through Nevada POST.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

Operations, services and activities of a comprehensive detention and enforcement program.

Techniques for analyzing programs, policies and operational needs.

Principles and practices of program development and administration.

Principles and practices of law enforcement and animal control .

Principles and practices of the dynamics of incarcerated persons.

Principles of investigation and criminal law.

Practices of the legislative process.

Prisoners' rights.

Modern detention and correction theory, standards and practices.

Management of inmates and institutional security.

Court decisions and their impact on correctional standards.

Principles of correctional program development and administration.

Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration.

Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.

Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations.

Principles of evidence-based decision making and policing.

Principles of data-driven hotspots policing.

Contemporary health and wellness concepts.

Skills in:

Delegating authority and responsibility.

Cultivating and establishing trust that inspires others to follow.

Analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions, recommending best options and implementing approved solution in support of goals.

Interpreting, applying, explaining and enforcing applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.

Using initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.

Setting and adjusting priorities in a rapidly changing environment.

Planning, organizing and prioritizing assignments.

Meeting critical deadlines.

Managing multiple assignments.

Planning, implementing and delegating programming and social services in a correctional facility.

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Communicating with individuals from a variety of social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds while demonstrating respect and sensitivity for perceived differences.

Producing written documents with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentence structure, punctuation, spelling and grammar.

Seeking and accepting input and assistance from others.

Empowering employees by demonstrating confidence in their ability to be successful.

Supporting creative thinking and problem solving by encouraging feedback.

Helping others understand and manage change.

Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Problem solving and developing strategies to foster a learning-organization.

Competencies:

In addition to Core Workforce and Supervisor Competencies:

Executive Competencies

Establishing Trust – Noticing, interpreting and anticipating others concerns and feelings; creating opportunities for collaborative, respectful dialogue; showing trust in others first and holding self and others accountable for words and behaviors that build community; using face to face communication as a primary means to build trust within the organization.

Communicating Clarity – Developing and communicating goals in support of the city mission, vision and purpose; clarifying direction of work, roles and expectations for successful attainment of objectives.

Providing Recognition – Identifying and recognizing employees at all levels for their ideas, work and achievements; providing opportunities for both formal and informal recognition within the organization; creating a culture of peer recognition and encouragement.

Reinforcing Organizational Health – Routinely reviewing existing processes, practices and policies to ensure a balance in the ability to work productively and efficiently with employee needs for empowerment and development; changing processes, practices and policies when necessary to achieve the balance; establishing regular professional development time for each employee so they have opportunities to attend classes and other activities to enhance their professional growth; meeting regularly with employees.

Thinking Globally – Finding effective solutions and prioritizing problems using holistic, "big picture" thinking; putting the needs of the broader organization or community ahead of the needs of an individual department or community; developing and analyzing both near and long term impacts of decisions.

Business and Political Acumen – Having expertise in technical, political and budgetary leadership responsibilities; preparing and presenting complex concepts and proposals in a respectful, collaborative, understandable way to build community; comparing competing priorities and agendas looking for ways to establish a win/win solution whenever possible; speaking at community events and to the media to enhance the city's reputation and standing with the broader community.

Community Engagement – Identifying and working with different communities, whether internal, external or both, to achieve city mission, vision and purpose; including groups of stakeholders in decisions that affect them, directly or indirectly, whenever possible to do so; acting on decisions and strategies developed through community engagement.

Experience and Education Requirements

CITY OF LAS VEGAS, NEVADA

Executive Compensation and Benefits - 2025

COMPENSATION

Annual Base Pay Increases

• Employees may be eligible for annual performance-based merit increase or cash bonus in first pay period of fiscal year.
• City Manager and City Council may approve annual cost of living increase.

BENEFITS

Uniform Allowance

• Applies to uniformed executives in Fire & Rescue, Public Safety, and Municipal Court, currently $1,500/year

Retirement

• Benefit eligible employees participate in the Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada (PERS). PERS, a statewide defined benefit plan, calculates retirement benefits based on 2.25 percent (current percentage for employees hired 7/1/15 and after) for each year of service, applied to the employee's highest consecutive 36-month average salary. PERS also requires that employees share 50 percent of the PERS contribution, which is implemented by reducing the City's salary ranges. The highest consecutive 36-month average salary is increased commensurate with the salary range reductions required by PERS.

Deferred Compensation

• The city offers a 457(b) Plan which is a government deferred compensation plan similar to a 401(k) plan. It offers both pre-tax and after-tax savings and investment options.

Deferred Compensation Match

• City provides a 100% match annually (on a per pay period basis) to your contributions, up to the following amounts in a 401(a) plan – Executive / Senior Executive)

o Years 1-2 (0–24 months)* $4,000 / $4,000

o Years 3-4 (25–48 months)* $5,000 / $6,000

o Year 5 (49–60 months)* $6,000 / $7,000

o After 5 years (>60 months)* $7,000 / $8,000

• Years of service in Benefits Plus Tiers I, II, and III combined
• Employees are fully vested in the match after 5 years of service or at age 65.

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

• Employees are covered the first of the month following date of employment. Five medical plans, two dental and two vision plans are available. City pays 100% of employee premium + 50% of dependent premium.

Life and AD&D Insurance

• City provides $100,000 insurance at no cost.
• Additional voluntary life insurance and AD&D insurance available for purchase.
• Senior Executives--after 2 years of service as a Senior Executive, City will provide $25,000 additional life insurance, which will be permanently continued after separation.

Disability Insurance

• City provides short term and long term disability policies:
  • STD:
    • City pays 100% of base salary, for up to 90 days of medical disability lasting over one week under STD, from first day of disability
    • City pays 100% of base salary for a period over 90 days, if employee has applied for long term disability or PERS disability retirement, until a determination is final or employee is separated
  • LTD: Benefits begin after 90 days of disability. Payment is up to 70% of earnings, up to $15,000/month, and may not be supplemented with sick or vacation.

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Annual Health & Wellness Reimbursement

• Employees may apply for reimbursement up to $2,400 per year for out of pocket health & educational wellness expenses. Reimbursement amounts may also be used for STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) college classes and student loan repayments for the employee and immediate family members.
• Senior Executives—may apply for reimbursement up to $5,000 once every 24 months for an executive physical.

ANNUAL PHYSICAL EXAMS

• Employees covered by a City health plan and their covered spouse and dependents over age 18 are eligible for a comprehensive wellness physical exam annually at no cost to them at ARC Health and Wellness.

VACATION

• Year 1: 3.69 hours/pay period = 96 hours/year
• Years 2 – 5: 5.85 hours/pay period = 152 hours/year
• Years 6 – 10: 7.08 hours/pay period = 184 hours/year
• Years 11 – 15: 7.69 hours/pay period = 200 hours/year
• Year 16 and over: 8 hours/pay period = 208 hours/year
• Maximum Accrual: 250 hours, no accrual beyond that point
• Sell Back: Annual leave may be accumulated to a maximum of 250 hours; no accrual beyond that point. June and December sell-back, must leave balance of 40 hours.

HOLIDAY

• City provides 12 holidays plus a birthday holiday.

SICK LEAVE

• Sick Leave Accrual: 4 hours/pay period = 104 hours/year.
• Sick Leave, maximum accrual: 480 hours; no accrual beyond that point.
• Sick Leave, annual buy-back: None.
• Sick Leave payout at separation: None.

RETIREE HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE

• Available for purchase - retiree pays full cost of premium.

NOTE: The City's Benefits programs can be amended, reduced or eliminated at any time with or without notice as a management prerogative.

Revised 1/2025

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