The City of Susanville invites your interest for the position of Public Safety Chief. The Public Safety Chief is the administrative head of the city’s public safety departments which include the Susanville Police and Fire Department and the Public Safety Administrative Department. This exciting opportunity will provide the successful candidate with an opportunity to build and grow excellent public safety services within the City of Susanville. The Public Safety Chief will manage the city’s public safety programs providing law enforcement, crime prevention, fire suppression, emergency preparedness, emergency medical services, and other services related to the protection of life and property.

The Public Safety Chief will oversee the Susanville Police Department which has 21 full-time positions, 17 sworn and 4 non-sworn; and the Susanville Fire Department has 11professional who is service-minded and possesses the highest levels of integrity; an inspiring and team-oriented leader with an incredible work ethic known for adhering to high standards and service excellence. They will be an innovative and 
resourceful leader who displays a relentless commitment to professionalism. 

Experience as an effective mentor and innovative leader who models and promotes high expectations, and asserts a positive presence is highly desirable. Extensive community engagement experience, and a sophisticated understanding of contemporary public safety practices will be expected.  

A Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university, (required) preferably with a major in police science, fire science, public administration, or a closely related field. 
Possession of POST Certificates. Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License and a satisfactory driving record are a condition of hire and of continued employment.

Ability to pass a thorough a comprehensive background investigation, which may include: polygraph test, psychological evaluation, physical evaluation, and drug screening, prior to 
appointment. Completion of advanced police/fire supervisory or management coursework such as the POST Supervisory Leadership Institute (SLI), POST Command College, FBI National Academy, and the CPOA Leadership Development Course is desirable.  Broad and extensive experience, training, and education in all major phases of municipal police work, fire services and police and fire management is also desired.