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Police Oversight Deputy Director

The City of Fort Worth Office of Police Oversight Monitor (OPOM) provides independent, civilian oversight of law enforcement to strengthen police-community trust and ensure accountability. The Police Oversight Deputy Director will support the Director by managing daily operations, supervising investigative and analytical teams, overseeing complaint intake and investigations, coordinating with internal affairs, and leading data-driven policy recommendations and community engagement efforts.

Skills

Civilian oversight and complaint management
Investigations and monitoring
Data analysis and report writing
Policy development and SOP drafting
Supervisory and staff leadership
Community engagement and public communication
CJIS eligibility and adherence to background/security requirements
Ability to coordinate with law enforcement and legal entities

Responsibilities

Serve as senior operational designee translating strategic initiatives into operational programs and ensuring continuity of OPOM operations
Directly supervise analytical, policy, and community engagement staff, conduct performance evaluations, and provide professional development
Oversee complaint intake, investigation oversight, complainant interviews, and coordination with FWPD Internal Affairs
Lead patterns-and-practices assessments, analyze departmental data to identify systemic issues, and develop policy and SOP recommendations
Design and implement community outreach and public communication strategies; represent the office at events and in sensitive public forums
Ensure compliance with CJIS requirements and maintain necessary security and background standards
Coordinate cross-functional teams and manage program operations, budgets, and reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Labor/Employment Law, or related field
Valid driver's license
Ability to pass CJIS fingerprint-based background check

Benefits

11 paid holidays
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off (PTO)
Pension plan
Professional development opportunities
Direct deposit pay
Reasonable accommodations under the ADA
Equal Employment Opportunity employer practices

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Police Oversight Deputy Director Civilian Oversight Complaint Investigation CJIS Data Analysis Policy Development Community Engagement Internal Affairs Compliance Public Administration Fort Worth

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$136472.5 / YEARLY (est.)

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$117396K

$155549K

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The City of Fort Worth

Fort Worth is the fifth-largest city in the U.S. state of Texas and the 13th-largest city in the United States. It is the county seat of Tarrant County, covering nearly 350 square miles into four other counties: Denton, Parker, Wise, and Johnson.

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Public

DEPARTMENTS

Legal, Compliance

SENIORITY LEVEL REQUIREMENT

No Experience

TEAM SIZE

1001-5000

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