Director Office of Police Accountability
Director Office of Police Accountability
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Position Description
The City of Seattleis recruitingaleaderwith an unwavering commitmenttosafetyfor all toleadtheOffice of Police Accountability (OPA)the independent civilianled police oversight agency of the Seattle Police Department (SPD). The Office of Police AccountabilityDirector is responsible for the investigative and administrative functions of the police disciplinary process and manages the overall investigative training and administrative functions of the office.TheOffice of Police Accountabilitypartners with theInspector General for Public Safety and theCommunity Police Commission to generate public trust inthe Seattle Police Departmentby upholding a culture of accountability and adherence to policy and constitutional law.Thecore functions of theOffice of Police Accountabilityare:
Reviewing classifying and investigating allegations ofSeattle Police Departmentemployee misconduct.
- Educating the communityregardingpolice oversight processes andOffice of Police Accountabilityservices.
- Raising public awareness through education.
- IdentifyingSeattle Police Departmentpolicy deficiencies and providing effective solutions and training recommendations.
- Helping reduce misconduct and enhancing positiveSeattle Police Departmentemployee conduct.
Accountable to the mayor this cabinetlevel position leads a staff of 30employees and has administrative oversight of an annual operating budget of$6.77million.Job Responsibilities
Direct theOffice of Police Accountabilityinvestigative process classify all complaints certify in writing the completion and recommended findings of all cases ensure compliance with all deadlines including investigation deadlines and convey these recommendations to the Chief of Police who is the finalPolice Departmentdecision maker in disciplinary actions.
- Ensure that the complaint process istimely fair impartial consistent thorough understandable and accessible for the public employees and complainants.
- Attend employee due process hearings with the Chief of Police concerningpossible employeediscipline resulting fromthe Office of Police Accountabilityrecommendations.
- Provide analysis and recommendations to the Chief of Police regardingdisciplinary action to promote consistency of discipline.
- Partner withaccountability partnersthe Executive Directorofthe Community PoliceCommissionand the Inspector Generalas well astheSeattle Police Departmentand the City Attorneys Office to reduce or prevent misconduct through identification of patterns or trends arising through complaints investigations and lawsuits.
- Provide recommendations to the Chief of Police Mayor and City Councilregardingthe resources of theOffice including but not limited to budget and staffing.
- Provide recommendations to the Chief of Police Mayor and City Council regarding SeattlePolice Departmentpolicies and practices related to police accountability and professional conduct.
- Support access and understanding of the work of the Office and the complaint system by ensuring materials are readily understandable and that informational materials are culturally and linguisticallyappropriateand widely available to Seattles diverse residents.
Qualifications
This critical role requiresa commitment toprocedural justiceandpromotingconstitutionalpolicing through civilian oversight.The Director must bea civilian with legal investigative human resources law enforcement oversight or prosecutorial experience andcannot have previously served as a sworn officer of the SeattlePolice Department.Theyare knowledgeablein law enforcementpractices andoversight union work environments andthe history of policing in the United States.To the role they bring experiencein managing investigative caseloadsconductingpolice officer investigationsandsupervisory oversightin alaw enforcement oversightfunction.
Additional Information
The DirectorOffice of Police Accountabilityis appointed by theMayor confirmed bya majority ofthe City Council and is subject to reappointment and reconfirmation.Theinitialappointment will be foran unexpired term that ends December 31 2026the Directoris then eligible tobe reappointment forup to three 4yearterms.
Salary:The salary for this position isdeterminedby City ordinanceand has beenidentified as $229826.16annually $110.07/hour). This fulltime positionis classified as an Executive3is authorized for relocationassistanceand is not covered by the Civil Service System.
Due to the fiduciary nature of the work job offers are contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process including the completion of a detailed background check. The background check will involve an extensive criminal history check which includes conviction and arrest records and a driving history review in compliance withFederalState andbackground requirements. In compliance with Seattles Fair Chance Employment Ordinance SMC 14.17applicants will be provided with an opportunity to explain or correct background information.
Benefits:The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation holiday and sick leave as well as medical dental vision life and longterm disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the Citys website at: Environment:This is an inoffice position with limited opportunity for remote work. The Director will attend meetings at locations outside of the office andmaybe requiredto work nights evenings or weekends.
Application Process:To be consideredsubmita resume and cover letter through the Citys application portal. We encourage you to use your cover letter to discuss why you want to leadthe Office of Police Accountabilityand your visionof police accountability. Your resume should be comprehensive and summarize the talent experience knowledge and skills you bring to this critical leadership role.Applications received by TuesdayApril 22 2025 at 4:00PM PST will receive first consideration. The position will remain open to application until the position is filled.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation toparticipatein the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact Pam Inch at to request accommodation.
Who may apply:This position is open to all individuals whose experience skills and abilities are aligned with the qualifications presented above. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race color creed national origin ancestry sex marital status disability religious or political affiliation age sexual orientation medical condition or pregnancy. The City of Seattle encourages people of all backgrounds to apply including people of color immigrants refugees women LGBTQ people with disabilities veterans and those with diverse life experiences.
Additionalinformation about theOffice of Police AccountabilityOPA is available at: Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
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