Executive Officer

Salary: $106,156.75 - $170,000.00 Annually
Location : 1441 FAU Research Park Blvd, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441, USA, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 01274
Department: Office of Public Safety
Division: Law Enforcement
Opening Date: 06/17/2026
Closing Date: 6/24/2026 5:00 PM Eastern


Summary Objective


The Executive Officer serves as the Chief of Police's principal executive coordinator and Chief of Staff. This position provides high-level administrative leadership, strategic planning support, organizational assessment, and executive workflow management. The role ensures operational continuity, strengthens accountability across divisions, and enhances the efficiency of the Chief's Office through expert oversight of administrative systems, policy development, personnel coordination, and interdepartmental collaboration.

Essential Functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Directs the daily workflow, priorities, and administrative operations of the Chief's Office.
• Advises the Chief on organizational issues, strategic initiatives, and administrative matters.
• Prepares executive reports, Commission agenda materials, and high-level briefings.
  Represents the Chief at internal meetings, executive sessions, and community engagements as directed.
• Supervises clerical and administrative personnel assigned to the command staff.
• Manages attendance records, leave requests, and personnel scheduling.
• Oversees personnel assignments, hiring processes, and deployment in accordance with staffing guidelines.
• Ensures administrative systems operate efficiently and in compliance with Department standards.
• Develops the agenda for internal staff meetings and ensures critical items are followed-up on.
• Conducts organizational assessments and evaluates policies, procedures, and protocols for efficiency and compliance.
• Coordinates with the Policy Manager to maintain compliance with accreditation standards and best practices.
• Performs Staff Inspector functions, ensuring accountability, alignment of actual procedures with current policies and adherence to professional standards.
• Applies certified auditing and inspection methodologies to strengthen internal controls and compliance.
• Oversees the generation of crime statistics, administrative reporting and data-driven performance tracking.
• Prepares purchase orders, manages procurement workflows, and ensures fiscal accountability.
• Conducts periodic inspections of records, files, and administrative systems.
• Supervises the preparation, review, and routing of official reports and communications.
• Serves as Chief's liaison to HR, IT, Facilities, Fleet, and other City departments.
• Coordinates with external agencies, community partners, and stakeholders to support Department initiatives.
• Represents the Chief or Command Staff at community meetings and public forums when directed.
• Represents the Chief's Office with the City Professional Standards Department
• Develops and manages community outreach initiatives.
• Strengthens relationships with residents, businesses, and civic organizations to support public safety goals.
• Oversees the Community Engagement Team and ensures the Chief's Community Policing Strategies and specific events and scheduled and implemented.
• Develops the agenda for internal staff meetings and ensures critical items are followed-up on.
• Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university in conjunction with the professional experience listed below.
• An actively certified law enforcement officer in the State of Florida.
• A minimum of 15 years of supervisory law enforcement experience at the rank of Sergeant or higher.
• Demonstrated experience leading and supervising major investigations.
• Experience conducting professional compliance investigations involving both criminal and administrative matters of sworn and non-sworn personnel.
• Graduate of an industry recognized command officer school, including:
  • Southern Police Institute - Command Officer Development Course (CODC)
  • Northwestern University SPSC, FBINA, or SMIP (equivalent programs accepted)
• Certification as a Law Enforcement Inspector / Auditor.
• Demonstrated experience in:
  • Administrative leadership and support services management
  • Budget oversight, procurement workflows, and vendor coordination
  • Policy development, SOP revision, and accreditation alignment
• Internal Affairs / Professional Compliance investigations
• Special event planning, emergency deployments, and operational coordination.
• Interagency and federal collaboration
• Proven ability to manage complex administrative systems, personnel operations, and multi-unit coordination.
• Ability to obtain and maintain all required law enforcement certifications and clearances.
• A valid driver's license equivalent to a State of Florida Class E may be utilized, and the ability to obtain and maintain with an acceptable driving history, a State of Florida license within thirty (30) days from the date of employment

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bilingual (English/Spanish)



Knowledge, Skills and Abilities, Work Environment and Work Hours

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Thorough knowledge of pre-established City, County and State policies and procedures applicable to the work.
• Ability to analytically observe, and objectively and clearly report routine and non-routine, emergency and non-emergency activities.
• Ability to read, update, analyze and maintain various records and files.
• Ability to operate basic office equipment.
• Ability to access, operate and maintain various software applications.
• Ability to drive a motor vehicle.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and create action plans from statistical analysis.
• Skill in enforcing current principles and practices, governing laws, ordinances, policies and procedures; skill in developing and administering departmental policies and procedures.
• Skill in planning, organizing, developing, scheduling, and monitoring various departmental programs.
• Skill in understanding, following, directing and supervising written and oral instructions.
• Skill in clearly communicating information both verbally and in writing.
• Skill in the principles and techniques of customer relations skills; ability to deal diplomatically with irate, violent or frantic individuals; ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
• Strong administrative leadership and supervisory capabilities.
• Advanced understanding of police operations, organizational management, and administrative systems.
• Expertise in procurement, budget oversight, and resource management.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and auditing skills, including data interpretation and performance tracking.
• Ability to evaluate policies, identify inefficiencies, and implement improvements.
• High level of discretion, integrity, and sound judgment.
• Ability to represent the Department professionally in public and governmental settings.
• Skilled at managing and supervising departmental administrative functions and assigned operations to achieve goals within available resources; plans and organizes workloads and staff assignments; trains and educates, motivates and evaluates assigned staff; reviews progress and directs changes as needed.
• Financial acuity for budget development and budget management.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, coworkers, elected and appointed officials.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

• Performs sedentary administrative and operational work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 30 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken. The role involves managing high stress, dangerous situations with responsibilities of both field-based and office-based situations.
WORK HOURS Monday - Friday 8am- 5pm (May be required to work nights, weekends and holidays to meet the business needs of the City).

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE
The City of Deerfield Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

ESSENTIAL SAFETY FUNCTIONS
It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injury or illnesses.
Every manager/supervisor is responsible for enforcing all safety rules and regulations. In addition, they are responsible for ensuring that a safe work environment is maintained, safe work practices are followed and employees are properly trained.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Note: During emergency conditions, all City employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. City employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as hurricane, or other emergency situations and are expected to perform emergency service duties as assigned.

The City of Deerfield Beach values the service veterans and their family members have given to our country and supports the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.
CITY OF DEERFIELD BEACH 2026 BENEFITS SUMMARY

HOLIDAY LEAVE
Twelve (12) days shall be the days observed by all City employees as holidays and the one (1) personal leave day shall be taken at the employee's discretion with permission of the Department Director or their designee (once each calendar year)

New Year's DayLabor DayMartin Luther King Jr. DayVeteran's DayPresident's DayThanksgiving DayMemorial DayDay Following Thanksgiving DayJuneteenthChristmasIndependence Day Day preceding or following Christmas Day as designated by the City Manager

VACATION LEAVE
Employees start to accrue vacation leave effective at the start of the first full month of employment based on the following schedule:
Service Time Leave Accumulated Annually Hours Maximum Accrual Hours 0 - 48 months96 hours per year19249 - 108 months112 hours per year224109 - 168 months136 hours per year272169 months and over 176 hours per year352
SICK LEAVE

Employees start to accrue sick leave effective at the start of the first full month of employment. Employees sick days shall be credited at the rate of eight (8) hours or one (1) working day for each month of completed service.
RETIREMENT PLAN

The City provides a defined contribution plan under Section 401(a) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. The City contributes eight percent (8%) of your salary as an employee, and you as an employee contribute four percent (4%) of your salary. The City has a 5-year Vesting Schedule. Vesting refers to your ownership of the money in your account. Based on your period of service completed you are gradually vested in your employer contributions: 20% in 1 year, 40% in 2 years, 60% in 3 years, 80% in 4 years and 100% upon the completion of 5 years of service.
Employees may also make voluntary contributions to a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, up to the annual limit as defined by the IRS.
EDUCATIONAL REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM
Full-time employees are eligible to receive educational reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate coursework according to the following criteria and schedule of benefits. Employees who have completed their one (1) year of employment are eligible to participate in the Educational Reimbursement Program. With approval of the course(s) and subject to availability of funds, employees may be eligible for reimbursement (other than Master's Degree program courses) of 100% for a grade of A, 90% for a grade of B, and 75% for a grade of C. The City will provide reimbursement up to a maximum of $5,250.00 per tax (calendar) year based on current federal taxation requirements and limits, or as may be modified in future years. Per IRS regulations, tax-free benefits under an education assistance program are limited to $5,250 per employee, per year.

ANNUAL EVALUATIONS
An annual evaluation will be given on the anniversary date of employment. Annual evaluations are eligible for merit increases to commensurate with the City's pay for performance policy of up to 3%.


DISCOUNT PROGRAMS
The City offers a variety of discount programs. The following are some areas for available discounts: Tickets at Work, Government Car Rental, Tri-Rail EDP Discount., and etc.

WELLNESS PROGRAMS
Employees on the City's medical plan may participate in the City's Wellness Program to help offset the cost of their medical premiums. For new hires, points toward the Wellness Program can be accumulated starting from your date of hire through the last day of the year. Existing employees may begin participating in the program at any time. Please note, points will only be tallied on a calendar-year basis.


EMPLOYEE BENEFITS HIGHLIGHTS
The City of Deerfield Beach provides group insurance benefits to eligible employees. The Employee Benefit Highlights Booklet provides a general summary of the benefit options as a convenient reference.
Please note, the benefits listed above are subject to change. Full descriptions of each benefit listed may be found in the Employee Benefits Highlight Booklet, Employee Personnel Rules and Regulations, applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement, or by contacting Human Resources and Risk Management at View phone number on click.appcast.io or
01


Which of the following best describes your highest level of education?

• Less than High School
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Some College
• Associate's Degree/Trade School/Certification
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher

02


What is/was your major field of study? (Associate's degree or above)?
03


This position requires a minimum of fifteen (15) years of supervisory law enforcement experience at the rank of Sergeant or higher or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Which of the following best describes your experience as indicated above? Your response must be validated by the information provided in the WORK EXPERIENCE section of your application and will be verified by Human Resources if selected.

• No experience
• More than 1 year but less than 5 years
• More than 5 years but less than 10 years
• More than 10 years but less than 15 years
• 15 years or more

04


Are you an actively certified law enforcement officer in the State of Florida?

• Yes
• No

05


Which of the following applies as it relates to completion of an industry recognized command officer school?

• Southern Police Institute - Command Officer Development Course (CODC)
• Northwestern University SPSC, FBINA, or SMIP
• Equivalent Program
• None of the above

06


Do you possess certification as a Law Enforcement Inspector / Auditor?

• Yes
• No

07


In which of the following areas do you have experience? If none, select N/A.

• Administrative leadership and support services management
• Budget oversight, procurement workflows, and vendor coordination
• Policy development, SOP revision, and accreditation alignment
• N/A

08


Do you have possession of a valid Florida driver's license with an acceptable driving history? (must remain valid throughout employment)

• Yes
• No

09


Has your driver's license ever been suspended, cancelled or revoked for any reason in the past 7 years?

• Yes
• No

10


Have you previously applied to this or any other position with the City of Deerfield Beach?

• Yes
• No

11


If yes, please state the position(s) and dates applied.
12


Where did you hear about this job opportunity?

• Governmentjobs.com
• LinkedIn
• Social Media
• Deerfield-beach.com
• Word of Mouth
• Other

Required Question