Executive Director, Citizens Police Oversight Commission

Company Description

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Agency Description

In June 2021, Mayor Kenney signed legislation establishing the Citizens Police Oversight Commission (CPOC) as an independent agency responsible for overseeing the Philadelphia Police Department (PPD) and replacing the Police Advisory Commission (PAC) in May 2022.

CPOC will adopt a multifaceted approach to police oversight, blending review-focused, investigation-focused, and auditor/monitor-focused models. It will possess broad authority and a comprehensive mission.

The creation of CPOC represents an unprecedented level of oversight for the PPD, one of the largest police departments in the U.S., with 6300 sworn members, 800 civilian personnel, and a $700 million budget.

The legislation authorizing CPOC enumerates its oversight functions, including investigations, data analysis, and audits related to PPD patterns, policies, and practices. These investigations cover various aspects of misconduct, training, policies, and more. CPOC will also handle complaints from residents and PPD personnel, conduct critical incident reviews, analyze large-scale data, make disciplinary recommendations, hold public meetings, participate in and prosecute cases at discipline hearings, and report on data and statistics, among other responsibilities.

To ensure effective oversight, CPOC will establish specialized units staffed by individuals with expertise in oversight, policing, and community-police relations, all dedicated to impartial and professional oversight of the PPD.

Job Description

The Executive Director for the Citizens Police Oversight Commission (CPOC) serves as the chief executive and operating officer of the Commission and is responsible for the implementation of the Commission’s plans, policies, and strategies. This position reports to the Commission and is responsible for day-to-day management of the Commission’s functions, which includes governance of the Commission consistent with the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, §§ 3-100(e), 3-813, 4-2500 to 4-2503 and the Philadelphia Code, §§ 21-1200-1214 and applicable laws, to perform research, data collection and publication, policy analysis, outreach, investigations, report production, and other administrative tasks. The Executive Director currently oversees a staff of fourteen. However, it is expected that CPOC will grow significantly as the staff is built out to fulfill the CPOC Legislation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Coordinate closely with the Commission, particularly the Chair and other officers (when applicable), to carry out the functions of the Commission.
• Develop, initiate, and maintain strategies and tactics to complete objectives and goals defined by the Commission and its mission.
• Lead CPOC’s strategic planning process; develop process and internal policies related to strategic planning, tracking, and implementation of the strategic plan, as well as public reporting of CPOC’s strategic plan.
• Supervise staff to ensure professional and appropriate performance of duties consistent with City of Philadelphia human resources policies.
• Provide recommendations to the Commission for performance improvement, including potential changes to CPOC staff, policies, procedures, and oversee the drafting and editing of reports, studies, recommendations, and other Commission materials.
• Supervise the hiring of new staff, ensuring hiring and onboarding processes are consistent with City of Philadelphia human resources policies and the CPOC Legislation.
• Coordinate with City agencies, including but not limited to the Law Department and the Board of Ethics, to ensure Commission and staff adhere to all state and local ethics a