Deputy Police Chief
Ithaca, NY
Position Description: This is an important administrative position involving responsibility for assisting the Police Chief in supervising, directing and coordinating the work of all units of the Police Department, including scheduling. The work is performed under the general direction of the Police Chief in accordance with the plans, policies and objectives outlined by him. The work also entails, in a large measure, responsibility for the quality of performance of the members of the police force. Does related work as required.
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Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and seven (7) years of progressively responsible law enforcement experience, at least two (2) years of which must have been at or above the second-line supervisory level.
NOTE: “Second-line” supervision refers to the second level of supervisory authority in an agency. For the purpose of these qualifications, it must include the supervision of supervisory law enforcement officers. In the Ithaca Police Department, for example, it would equate to the level of Police Lieutenant. Second-line supervisory experience must have been gained through an actual appointment into a second-line supervisory position. “Acting” or “out-of-title” second-line supervisory experience is not qualifying experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Possession of a valid New York State Class D driver license or a valid driver license equivalent to a New York State Class D driver license at the time of appointment and maintenance of said license for the duration of employment.
- Notwithstanding the provisions of any other section of law, general, special or local, in political subdivisions maintaining a police department serving a population of one hundred fifty thousand or less, no person shall be appointed to any rank above the rank of police officer unless he or she has been appointed a police officer from an eligible list established according to merit and fitness as provided by Section 6 of Article V of the Constitution of the State of New York, or has previously served as a member of the New York State Police.
Appointment Status and Exam Requirement: This will be a provisional appointment pending the results of a civil service examination to be scheduled at a later date. Permanent appointment will be dependent upon the candidate's exam score.
Residency Requirements: There are no residency requirements for this position.
Benefits: Refer to the Fringe Benefits webpage and Fringe Benefits for Managerial Personnel.
Supplemental Information:
- Computers are available for use by appointment. To schedule an appointment, contact the Department of Human Resources/Civil Service at (607) 274-6539 or by email to [email protected].
- The City of Ithaca values diverse perspectives and life experiences. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, women, LGBTQ+, veterans, people with disabilities, and those with lived experiences.
- The City of Ithaca is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the NYS Division of Human Rights (NYS DHR) it is the policy of the City to provide reasonable accommodation when requested without causing an undue hardship. If accommodation is needed, please call (607)-274-6539 or by email to [email protected].
Application Materials Required:
- City of Ithaca application
- Copy of high school transcript
Applications will be accepted until June 25, 2025. Submit required application materials to:
Web site: https://ithaca-portal.mycivilservice.com
Attn: City of Ithaca
Human Resources Department
All applications must be submitted electronically through our online application program. We do not accept paper applications, faxed applications, e-mailed applications or photocopies of applications.
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