Executive Director of Police Accountability
Police Accountability Board (PAB)

City Council & Clerks Office

City of Rochester, New York
Annual Salary: $97,769 $128,918 DOE/DOQ

Its time to reimagine public safety! The City of Rochesters Police Accountability Board (PAB) is seeking an Executive Director of Police Accountability (Executive Director) to lead a team of up to 32 staff and oversee an approximate budget of $3.5 million. They will be passionate about serving the scenic, historic, and innovative community of Rochester. The PABs mission is to ensure public accountability and transparency over the powers exercised by sworn officers of the Rochester Police Department. Instated by a community vote of over 70%, it serves as a mechanism for civilian oversight of law enforcement in the City, aiming to ensure that police officers uphold their duty to serve and protect the community while also holding them accountable for their actions. The Executive Director will report to the nine-member volunteer Board of Directors and oversee five divisions that serve to investigate reports of officer wrongdoing, manage open cases, recommend improvements to policy and procedures, ensure community engagement, and operate the PAB business effectively. The ideal candidate is a decisive, collaborative, and visionary leader who demonstrates a passion for fair oversight of law enforcement, creativity, innovation, and a flexible mindset. They should possess excellent judgment, objectivity, integrity, and the ability to work within governmental structures, build functional and collaborative teams, and hold themselves and staff to a high standard of performance. Apply today to lead a transformative organization in the pursuit of positive policing!

View the full recruitment brochure here: https://indd.adobe.com/view/c5686111-8dba-480c-b7de-a1293a5fe27e

THE JOB
The Executive Director will oversee a growing staff and a current operating budget of $3.5 million. They will be a collaborative and decisive leader and effectively interface with the community, media, stakeholders, executive staff, board, and elected officials. They will oversee the work of staff, make recommendations on open cases, review evidence and investigations and share statistics, data, and reports with the Board and community. Published reports will also reflect the PABs successes, updates, policy recommendations, and case tracking numbers. They will focus on developing policies and drive the organizations initiatives forward in cooperation with existing governmental processes.

In addition to their work as an administrator, they will work towards effectively fulfilling the mandates of City Charter Article XVIII, while cultivating a positive, transparent, productive, and accountable culture. This positive culture will also focus on building effective relationships, mending bridges, and building trust between the PAB, community, council, and the police department.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will have experience in civil and human rights, specifically with regards to law enforcement and community relations. Prior work in policy is ideal for this position, as is experience in establishing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders. The successful Executive Director will be warm and engaging, with the ability to listen to a variety of viewpoints and be flexible and decisive. This candidate will have experience and function effectively within a municipal structure. They are able to work effectively with a diverse population, including various racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, the LGBTQ+ community, the unhoused, and residents with mental illness. They will be confident while having difficult conversations, allowing for an open exchange of ideas. The ideal Executive Director demonstrates excellent judgment, transparency, unwavering integrity, and a passion for the Rochester community!

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A Juris Doctor and license to practice law in the State of New York.
• An advanced degree in public administration, criminal justice, or similar discipline.
• Experience with highly confidential and sensitive information.
• Strong written and oral communications skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: A bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, public administration, law, or a related discipline.
• Experience:
  • A minimum of five years of management experience in project management, including: the development of procedures, budget preparation, and participation in policy formulation; researching, investigating, analyzing, reporting on complex issues relevant to the community; agency supervision; and working with a Board of Directors.
• Certifications: NACOLE Certified Practitioner of Oversight or ability to obtain the certification within two years of hire.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• RESIDENCY: The chosen candidate will be required to be either a current City of Rochester resident or agree to establish City residency within one (1) year of hire. City of Rochester residency will be required throughout the incumbents tenure in this position.
• SCHEDULE: Flexibility to work evenings and weekends is required.

HOW TO APPLY: For first consideration, apply by April 9th at: https://wbcpinc.com/job-board

SECURE THE DATES:

Virtual interviews will be held on May 8^th. Finalists will move forward to a round two, in-person interviews on May 17^th. Selected candidates must be available for all dates.

Please contact your recruiter, Wendi Brown, with any questions:

• Email: wendi@wbcpinc.com
• 866-929-WBCP (9227) toll free
• 541-664-0376 (direct)

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

The PAB strongly encourages people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, women, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender, and gender non-conforming persons to apply.