Chief of Police Accountability, Operations Manager - Baltimore, United States - City of Baltimore, MD

City of Baltimore, MD

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Baltimore, United States

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Description

THIS IS A NON-

CIVIL SERVICE POSITION

POSTING DATE:
04/17/2024

CLOSING DATE:
06/17/2024 AT 12:00

MIDNIGHT

SALARY:
$96, $158,483.00 Annually

CLASS DESCRIPTION

The Office of Equity and Civil Rights is a city agency devoted to advancing equity and upholding the federal and local civil rights laws, the local living and prevailing wage laws, ensuring access and equal opportunities for persons with disabilities, and providing oversight of local law enforcement.

The mission of the Office of Equity and Civil Rights is to carry out activities to eliminate inequity, inequality, and discrimination.

The Office of Equity and Civil Rights consists of the Police Accountability Division, the Community Relations Commission, the Mayor's Commission on Disabilities, the Wage Commission, the Equity Office, and the Women's Commission.

The Police Accountability Board (PAB), mandated by the Maryland Police Accountability Act of 2021 and created in Baltimore by City Council Bill , is an independent body of 17 civilian members tasked with the intake of all police misconduct complaints involving a member of the public, holding regular meetings with the heads of law enforcement, reviewing policy and data issues on policing issues, and disseminating public reports about the state of police misconduct.

The Administrative Charging Committee (ACC), mandated by the Maryland Police Accountability Act of 2021, is body of five civilian members who review the investigations for the complaints filed with the PAB and decide on disciplinary outcomes.

Police Accountability Administrator provide overall management to set the vision and direction for the division as a whole, respond to high level goals and assignments, and take responsibility for the management and the day-to-day functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Manage all functions and responsibilities of the PAB and ACC.
Manage complaint processes to ensure all complaints of police misconduct or policy violations are initiated, received, referred, classified, and investigated appropriately and resolved in a timely manner.
Oversee and strengthen the effectiveness of PAB intakes, Supervisor Action referrals, mediation, Rapid Adjudication, and other alternative resolution processes.
Ensure PAB policies and practices are detailed in, and in compliance with, the Maryland Police Accountability Act of 2021 and local law.
Classify complaints, direct PAB processes; address any additional investigative work requested or directed by the PAB and ACC, certify in writing the completion and recommended findings of all PAB actions, and convey these recommendations to the PAB and ACC.

- participate in meetings related to recommended findings and discipline as well as in due process hearings; testify as needed in disciplinary appeals; as requested.

Collaborate with the Director of OECR, Mayor and City Counsel, all 7 law enforcement agencies and leadership, the Federal Consent Decree Monitoring team, the Department of Justice, and OIG to strengthen the involvement in the accountability system to enhance a culture of accountability throughout the City.
In all officerinvolved shootings and other serious use of force incidents, assess interviews and meetings where policy violations may have occurred.
In the course of the PAB's obligations, identify systemic problems and recommend changes in law enforcement policies, training, supervision and management, and in laws and collective bargaining agreements.
Ensure PAB employs effective tools to support access to and understanding of the complainthandling system; regularly update complainants and named employees on the status of their cases; consult with the Director about community needs and concerns; engage collaboratively with Mayor, BPD, OIG to effectuate coordinated oversight.
Perform other related duties as necessary.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
The PBA & ACC Chief must have significant legal, investigative, human resources, and law enforcement oversight or prosecutorial experience. The Chief shall not have been formerly employed by BPD as a sworn officer.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

A reputation for integrity and professionalism with the ability to maintain a high standard of integrity and professionalism.
A commitment to the need for and responsibilities of law enforcement including enforcement, community caretaking, and the need to protect the constitutional rights of all affected parties.
A commitment to the statements of purpose and policies as set forth in the Maryland Police Accountability Act of 2021 and created in Baltimore by City Council Bill
A history of leadership experience.
The ability to relate, communicate, and engage effectively with all who have a stake in policing, including but not limited to, the general public, complainants, disenfranchised communities, BPD employees, and relevant City and other officials including the Mayor, Council, City Attorney, Chief of Police,