Hiring Unit Supervisor

Description: 

The City of Chandler Police Department, Professional Standards Unit, is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a Hiring Unit Supervisor. The Police Professional Standards Unit operates Monday – Friday, on a 4/10 schedule.  Some weekend work is required with advanced notice.   This is a full-time, exempt, position with benefits.  A 6-month probationary period is required for this position.

Why work for Chandler?

• Diverse and inclusive environment
• Up to 8 hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community
• Dress code is business casual
• 3 medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage
• Accrue 122 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• 12 paid holidays per year, plus Winter Break at the end of the year
• Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match
• City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation upon employee contribution
• Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually
• Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership

Who we are

The City of Chandler Police Department, consisting of 348 sworn officers and 192 civilians, serves a growing population of approximately 290,000 residents.  The organization is divided into three main divisions, one bureau, and many sections/units.  The Patrol Operations Division three precincts, 1) Main Station - Downtown & North Chandler, 2) Desert Breeze - West Chandler, and 3) Chandler Heights - South Chandler, work in concert with the Criminal Investigations Bureau, Operational Support Bureau, and Professional Services Division to meet the needs of the community.  The members of the Chandler Police Department are dedicated to the advancement of community policing and the development of a partnership with our citizens.  Our mission is, “To maintain a safe, vibrant community through meaningful engagement and continuous organizational improvement.”  We are committed to being a world-class leader in law enforcement.  We will pursue and engage the best trained, equipped, and committed professionals who demonstrate the highest standards of performance and best policing practices in partnership with the community.

Who we are looking for:

Our ideal candidate is a proven leader who demonstrates a strong commitment to customer service, team development, and collaborative problem-solving. We are seeking an individual with substantial experience overseeing employment background investigations or related investigative functions, including guiding staff, ensuring quality and compliance, and managing workload priorities. Experience in law enforcement, including conducting interviews and background investigations, is highly desirable. When assigned to the Police Department, the successful candidate must be capable of leading and supervising personnel while ensuring the following functions are performed effectively and in accordance with established standards:

Essential Duties

• Manages and prioritizes the background investigation process for all police positions (sworn and professional staff) to include polygraph, background screening, and post offer/pre-employment testing.
• Works in partnership with Human Resources, plans, organizes and prioritizes recruitments in the Police Department; develops appropriate job-related interviews, oral panels and assessment/testing exercises and instruments.
• Maintains regular communication with Recruit Training Officers (RTOs) to monitor recruit progress and address emerging issues 
• Responds to and observes academy field training scenarios to assess recruit performance, development, and readiness. 
• Serves as the primary liaison between CPD, RTOs, and academy command, ensuring consistent communication, coordination, and support throughout the training process.
• Participates in the development and implementation of strategic plans, action plans, performance measures and policies. Ensures the quality and efficiency of internal work processes.
• Collects and analyzes data in order to make oral and written recommendations/ presentations on initiatives related to the background investigation process to senior leadership in the Police Department..
• Manages recruiting outreach efforts to expand the pool of applicants.
• Audits candidate files for completeness; analyzes sensitive and confidential data including background information and test results. Approves summary reports and makes hiring recommendations.
• Establishes long-range and short-range plans, develops forecasts, and makes recommendations to strategically position the department to meet current and future needs.
• Works with the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZPOST) regarding certified police officer certifications.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Public Administration, Criminal Justice or related field; and
• Must possess at least four (4) years of experience performing employment background screening or relevant investigative work in a law enforcement agency, including at least two (2) years’ experience supervising employees who perform employment background screening or relevant investigative work; and
• Ability to obtain Arizona Criminal Justice Information System (ACJIS) Terminal Operator certification within 30 days of hire, and;
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.  

Supervision

Work is performed under the supervision of a division manager. This position does supervise others.

Application Process:

• Preliminary Background Questionnaire Submittal & Review
• Oral Board Interview 
• Background Interview
• Polygraph Examination
• Psychological Examination
• Police Chief Interview

The City of Chandler will conduct a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment.  An offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results.  All applicants hired will be required to be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued employment.  A register of qualified candidates will be active for 6 months should another position become available.  

Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler’s policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol.  These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the city’s Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the city are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test.  A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity.   The examination process may vary if determined necessary.

The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation.