Philadelphia, PA30+ days ago
Must be able to distill complex information and edit investigative materials produced by a team of investigators to ensure quality, clarity, and thoroughness.•Thorough understanding of and experience with the complex nature of community-police relations.•Ability to manage a team of individuals and coach them through complex investigations and projects.•Ability to manage an investigation from start to finish with focus, organization, persistence, and flexibility; ability to effectively conduct a caseload of multiple investigations concurrently.•Excellent analytical skills and ability to evaluate investigations to ensure fact-finding is thorough and conclusions are sound.•Demonstrated ability to perform neutral and objective analyses of incidents, policies, and information.•Deep knowledgeable of legal issues surrounding policing and police department procedures, and ability to train others on established and emergent legal issues, including: constitutional limitations on policing, PPD directives, PPD's disciplinary process, collective bargaining procedures, and labor union rights.•Willingness to be exposed to disturbing media, including body-worn camera footage, crime scene photographs, and autopsy photographs.•Experience engaging members of the media.•Experience explaining policing issues to members of the public.•Values and encourages diversity of thought, background, and perspective.•Experience and fluency in MS Office software programs, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.•Helpful, respectful, approachable, and team-oriented; committed to building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.•Receptive to feedback and constructive criticism. Qualifications•Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in criminal justice or other relevant field required, or any combination of education and experience deemed appropriate by the appointing authority.•Law degree or other graduate level degree preferred.•At least 10 years of relevant experience in investigative work required, experience as law enforcement or within civilian oversight preferred.•At least 10 years of managerial experience.•At least 10 years of experience with and exposure to criminal justice procedures, investigative techniques, police-community relations, police procedures generally and procedures specific to the Philadelphia Police Department.•Demonstrated experience with developing operating procedures and building a team or unit from the ground up.•Experience working with sensitive and confidential information.•Knowledge of Philadelphia and communities of Philadelphia.