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City of Huntington Beach
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File #: 21-945 MEETING DATE: 12/1/2021
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Oliver Chi, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Oliver Chi, City Manager
Subject:
Approve the appointment of Eric Parra to the position of Chief of Police and authorize the City Manager to execute the associated Employment Agreement.
Statement of Issue:
After coordinating a nationwide recruitment, coupled with an extensive assessment process, Eric Parra has been identified as the recommended candidate to serve as the next permanent Huntington Beach Police Chief. Staff has negotiated contract terms with Mr. Parra and seeks City Council approval of the recommended employment agreement.
Financial Impact:
Key details related to the proposed employment agreement with Mr. Parra includes a starting base salary of $106.31 / hour; longevity pay in the amount of 11% per year; and providing the City's standard police management benefits package. Further, per the proposed agreement, the City would reimburse Mr. Parra an amount not to exceed $15,000 for reasonable security improvements for his primary residence in Huntington Beach. Finally, the proposed employment agreement contemplates that if the contract is terminated without cause, Mr. Parra would be provided with a 6-month severance.
Funding for this position is included in the FY 2020/21 budget Recommended Action:
Approve the proposed Employment Agreement with Mr. Parra to serve as the City's next Chief of Police, and authorize the City Manager to execute any and all relevant and associated documents Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve the employment agreement and provide staff with alternate direction Analysis:
Since November 12, 2020, Julian Harvey has capably served as the City's Interim Chief of Police. In an effort to fill the permanent role, the City engaged the services of an executive recruitment firm to City of Huntington Beach Page 1 of 2 Printed on 11/30/2021 powere229 Legistar™
File #: 21-945 MEETING DATE: 12/1/2021
conduct a nation-wide search for a new Police Chief.
Following multiple assessment rounds that included City management, staff, and City Council assessment panels, Eric Parra was identified as the individual best suited to serve as Huntington Beach's next Chief of Police.
Mr. Parra currently serves as Chief of Police for the City of Alhambra, and has more than 33-years of law enforcement experience. Prior to his current role, he held a variety of leadership positions with the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department, leaving that agency in 2019 as Division Chief. During the course of his career, Mr. Parra has been credited with instituting a variety of forward thinking law enforcement initiatives, including leading reform efforts at the Los Angeles County jail system, implementing community policing programs, and establishing improved internal law enforcement operational practices.
Mr. Parra holds a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from California State University, Long Beach, and also earned his juris doctorate from Western State University College of Law. In addition to serving as a sworn law enforcement professional, Mr. Parra is also licensed by the State Bar of California.
Environmental Status:
N/A
Strategic Plan Goal:
Non Applicable - Administrative Item
Attachments):
1. Eric Parra Employment Agreement
2. Police Chief National Recruitment Brochure
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EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AND ERIC G. PARRA
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into this 2'd day of December, 2021, berween the City of Huntington Beach, a California municipal corporation, hereinafter "City," and Eric G. Parra, hereinafter "Parra."
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WHEREAS, the City Manager has been empowered to appoint and remove the Police Chief, with approval of the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City, through the City Manager, desires to employ the services of Parra as the Police Chief for the City of Huntington Beach; and WHEREAS, the City seeks to provide certain benefits, establish certain conditions of employment, and to set working conditions of Parra; and WHEREAS, the City intends to:
(1) Secure, retain, and employ the services of Parra; and (2) Provide a means for terminating Parra's service; and (3) Parra accepts employment as the City's Police Chief; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained, the parties agree as follows:
Eric Parra
Police Chief Employment Agreement
Eric Parrn - Police Chief Employment Agreement
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SECTION 1. DUTIES.
The City agrees to employ Parra as Police Chief of the City to perform the functions and duties of that office as set forth in the Municipal Code of the City of Huntington Beach and the City Charter, and to perform other duties and functions as the City Manager shall from time to time assign. Parra shall devote his full attention and effort to the office and perform the mentioned duties and functions in a professional manner.
SECTION 2. STATUS AND TERM.
(a) Parra shall serve for an indefinite term at the pleasure of the City Manager and shall be considered an at-will employee of the City.
(b) Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent, limit or otherwise interfere with the right of the City Manager to terminate the employment of Parra at any time, subject only to the •
provisions set forth in Section 6, subparagraphs (a), (b) and (c) of this Agreement, and Section 401 of the Charter of the City of Huntington Beach.
(c) Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent, limit, or otherwise interfere with the right of Parra to resign at any time from his position with the City, subject only to the provisions set forth in Section 6, subparagraph (d), of this Agreement. (d) Parra agrees to remain in the exclusive employ of City for an indefinite period of time and shall neither accept other employment nor become employed by any other employer without the prior written approval of the City Manager until notice of Parra's resignation is given. (e) The term "employed" (and derivations of that term as used in the preceding paragraph) shall include employment by another legal entity or self-employment, however, shall Eric Parra - Police Chief Employment Agreement
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not be construed to include occasional teaching, writing, consulting, or military reserve service performed on Parra's time off, and with the advance approval of the City Manager.
SECTION 3. SALARY.
City agrees to pay Parra for his services rendered pursuant to this Agreement at Range NA0011, Step E ($106.31 / hour) of the City's classification and compensation plan or Resolutions or Ordinances from time to time enacted that govern such compensation.
SECTION 4. OTHER BENEFITS.
In addition to the foregoing benefits, Parra shall also receive all such other benefits that are generally applicable to non-associated employees (Department Heads) hired after 12/27/97, as set forth in Huntington Beach City Council Resolution No. 2016-50, entitled "A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Huntington Beach Modifying Salary And Benefits For Non- Represented Employees Including The Elected City Attorney, City Clerk, And City Treasurer, " a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated by reference as fully set forth herein. Parra will also receive Longevity Pay in the amount of 11% per year. Further, Parra shall receive ancillary benefits provided to Police Management Association (PMA) members with regard to Education Pay (6% per year), Advanced POST Certificate Pay (6% per year). Finally, in order to install security upgrades at Parra's primary residence located in Huntington Beach, the City shall reimburse Parra an amount not to exceed $15,000 for reasonable security enhancements deemed eligible by the City Manager, whose approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
SECTION 5. ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE.
The City Manager may place Parra on Administrative Leave with full pay and benefits at any time during the term of this Agreement.
Eric Parrn - Police Chief Employment Agreement
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SECTION 6. TERMINATION AND SEVERANCE PAY.
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b), in the event the City Manager terminates the employment of Parra, and during such time that Parra is willing and able to perform his duties under this Agreement, then City shall pay to Parra a severance pay as follows: nine (9) months' base salary and benefits if terminated without cause during the first twelve (12) months of Parra's employment; then six (6) months' base salary and benefits if terminated without cause during the thirteenth (13th) and subsequent months of Parra's employment. (b) (1) Notwithstanding subsection (a) above, the following reasons shall constitute grounds to terminate the employment of Parra without severance pay:
(i) a willful breach of this agreement or the willful and repeated neglect by Parra to perform duties that he is required to perform; (ii) conviction of any criminal act relating to employment with the City; (iii) conviction of a felony.
(2) Prior to the time that the City Manager terminates Parra without severance pay for any of the reasons set forth in Section (b)(1) above, and only in that case, the City Manager shall provide Parra with written notice of proposed termination which will include the reason and factual basis for termination. Within ten days of such notice, Parra may request an opportunity to respond to the reasons and factual basis provided by the City Manager. If such a request to respond is made, the City Manager shall conduct a meeting, which may be informal in nature, that Parra may respond to the notice of proposed termination. At such meeting, Parra may be represented by an attorney of his choice and present evidence or information relevant to the reasons and factual basis set forth in the notice of proposed termination. Subsequently, the decision of the City Manager as to whether reasons set forth in Section (b)(1) exist or do not exist shall be final as between the parties.
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In the event the City at any time during the term of this Agreement, reduces the salary of Parra from its current level, except as part of an across-the-board reduction for all Directors of City, or in the event City refuses, following written notice, to extend to Parra any non- salary benefit customarily available to all Directors, or in the event Parra resigns following a suggestion, whether formal or informal, by the City Manager that he resign, then, Parra may, at his option, be deemed to be "terminated." The termination date will occur then at the date of reduction or refusal to extend or such suggestion of resignation within the meaning and context of the severance pay provision in subparagraph (a) above; provided that the option to be deemed terminated is exercised by written notice from Parra and delivered to the City Manager within ten (10) working days of notification of such reduction, refusal to extend, or suggestion of resignation.
In that event, the severance payment shall be calculated from the date Parra exercises the option to be deemed terminated.
(d) In the event Parra voluntarily resigns his position, Parra shall give City written notice at least thirty (30) days prior to the last workday, unless the City Manager and Parra otherwise agree.
(e) It is understood that after notice of termination in any form, Parra and the City will cooperate to provide for an orderly transition. Specific responsibilities during such transition may be specified in a written separation agreement.
SECTION 7. DISABILITY.
If Parra is medically, physically disabled or otherwise unable to perform his duties because of sickness, accident, injury, mental incapacity or ill health, and has provided proof of the same from a medical professional, he shall be eligible for Disability Leave upon exhausting all accrued sick leave, general leave and executive leave, and duty injury leave if applicable. Disability Leave shall be unpaid and shall be approved by the City Manager for a time period of up to three (3) Eric Parra - Police Chief Employment Agreement
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months. The length of such time period of the Disability Leave shall be dependent upon the length of the disability as demonstrated by Parra. If Parra is unable to return to work at that time, the City shall have the option to terminate the employment of Parra, subject to the requirements imposed on City by Section 6, paragraph (a).
SECTION 8. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION.
The City Manager shall review and evaluate in writing the performance of Parra at least once annually. That review and evaluation shall be in accordance with specific criteria developed in consultation with Parra and the City Manager. Those criteria may be added to or subtracted from as the City Manager may from time to time determine, in consultation with Parra.
SECTION 9. GENERAL AND EXECUTIVE LEAVE
(a) Parra shall accrue General Leave in accordance with the General Leave accrual provisions applicable to Department Heads of the City as contained in the Non-Associated Resolution (Exhibit "A"). Parra shall be credited for his years of service at other CalPERS and CalPERS reciprocal agencies in determining his annual general leave accrual allowance. Upon executing this agreement, Parra shall be credited with an initial allocation of 40 hours that will be added to Parra's General Leave accrual bank. Parra shall be credited 80 hours of Executive Leave on January 1 of cach calendar year, and shall be provided with an initial allocation of 80 Executive Leave hours upon his first day of employment for his initial calendar year with the City. (b) Executive Leave must be used in the same calendar year it is credited, and unused Executive Leave may not be carried forward to the next calendar year or cashed out at any time.
General Leave shall be accrued in accordance with the appropriate provisions of the Non- Associated Resolution (Exhibit "A"). Parra shall provide the City Manager with reasonable notice prior to taking two (2) or more General Leave or Executive Leave days off.
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SECTION 10. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The City agrees to budget and pay for Parra's professional memberships as normally accorded to Department Heads. Parra shall also receive paid leave, plus registration, travel and reasonable expenses for short courses, conferences and seminars that are necessary for professional / personal development and, in the judgment of the City Manager, for the good of the City, and subject to budget limitations and to established travel policies and procedures.
SECTION 11. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE.
Parra shall report to the City Manager any ownership interest in real property within the County of Orange, excluding personal residence. Parra shall also complete and file annually, Financial Disclosure 700 Forms. Also, Parra shall report to the City Manager any financial interest greater than Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) in value in a firm doing work for City or from which City intends to make a purchase. Such reporting shall be made in writing by Parra to the City Manager within ten (10) calendar days of the execution of this agreement and within ten (10) calendar days of acquisition of that interest in real property. Additionally, Parra shall report in writing to the City Manager any financial interest greater than Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) in value in a firm doing work for the City or from whom the City intends to make a purchase immediately upon notice of the intended work or purchase.
SECTION 12. INDEMNIFICATION.
The City shall defend and indemnify Parra against actions, including but not limited to any:
tort, professional liability claim or demand, or other non-criminal legal, equitable or administrative action, arising out of an alleged act or omission occurring in the performance of Parra during the discharge of his duties as an employee / officer of the City, other than an action brought by the City against Parra, or an action filed against the City by Parra. The City shall pay the reasonable expenses for the travel, lodging, meals, and lost work time of Parra should Parra be subject to such, should an action be pending after termination of Parra. The City shall be responsible for and have authority to Eric Parra - Police Chief Employment Agreement
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compromise and settle any action, with prior consultation with Parra, and pay the amount of any settlement or judgment rendered on that action. Parra shall cooperate fully with the City in the settlement, compromise, preparation of the defense, or trial of any such action.
SECTION 13. GENERAL PROVISIONS.
The text herein shall constitute the entire Agreement between the parties. (b) This Agreement shall become effective commencing December 27, 2021. (c) If any provision, or any portion of any provision, contained in this Agreement is held unconstitutional, invalid, or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement, or any portion of it, shall be deemed severable, shall not be affected and shall remain in full force and effect.
(d) No amendment of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by both parties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, City has caused this Agreement to be signed and executed on its behalf by its City Manager, and Parra has signed and executed this Agreement, both in duplicate, the day and year first above written.
PARRA:
Oliver Chi, City Manager Eric Parra
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The City of Huntington Beach is located in northwestern Orange County, 35 restructuring plans that have resulted in a miles southeast of Los Angeles and 90 miles northwest of San Diego. The City once-in-a-generation transformation of City encompasses 28 square miles of land and 26 square miles of water, making it operations, with an eye toward stellar the 24th largest city in California. With a population of about 202,265 residents, customer service and cutting red tape. The Huntington Beach is the fourth largest city in Orange County City's Executive Team is hiring new leaders Known as "Surf City," Huntington Beach features nearly 85 miles of spectacular at all levels of the organization to help beaches and one of the largest recreational piers in the world. The City is home to a implement this inspiring new vision. Will thriving beach community and is consistently named as one of the top ten beaches you join us? in California. Running parallel to Pacific Coast Highway and just steps from the ocean Huntington Beach was incorporated as a is an eight-mile strand perfect for biking, inline skating, jogging, or a leisurely stroll. Charter City in 1909 and operates under The City hosts an annual visitor population of over 1l million people, featuring numerous the Council/Manager form of government large-scale special events, surf competitions, and festivals. Even with its swell of summer A seven-member City Council serves as visitors, Huntington Beach has been listed for decades as among the FBI's safest cities the governing body. Members are elected in the nation. in 2019, WalletHub ranked Huntington Beach as #5 in their Top Ten Happiest at-large to four-year overlapping terms, Cities in the US." with the Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tem roles Huntington Beach boasts a wide variety of municipal amenities. It has a world-class designated on an annual rotating basis.
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Huntington Beach draws some of the largest crowds in the world for its popular major departments, include the Adminis- events, including the US. Open of Surfing, Var's World Championship of Skateboarding. trative Services, City Manager's Office, AVP Pro Beach Volleyball, the Surf City Marathon, and the Great Pacific Air Show, It's Community Development, Community 8 also home to the international Surfing Museum, the Surfing Walk of Fame, the Bolsa Library Services, Finance, Fire, Police, and Chica Ecological Reserve, and the Huntington Beach Art Center Public Works, along with the City Attorney's The community's 35 elementary schools and five public high schools frequently receive Office, City Clerk's Office, and City Treasurer's local, state, and federal awards and honors, including recognition as California Distin- Office guished Schools and National Blue Ribbon Schools Golden West College, a community The City is supported by nearly 1,400 college, is also located in the City Orange Coast College; the University of California, employees, and has a General Fund budget Irvine; and California State Universities at Long Beach and Fullerton also provide of $227.9 million (total budget $424 million). convenient proximity to higher education.
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the local economy, which sup- In Huntington Beach, staff are fanatical ports leading commercial about engaging in a team-oriented industrial, and recreational approach to municipal governance. Indi- industries with a diverse viduals who authentically practice the economic base from behavioral values of Humility, Exceptionality:
toursm and leisure to Social Awareness, Passion, and Integrity aerospace, high tech- will find success in the organization, which nology, and manufac- strives to be One Team, with One Focus, turing and One Goal.
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We are one team. working together as an advocate for progressive police to serve the people of Huntington operations, and focus on future police de- Beach exceptionally to inspire partment structural and operational needs. pride in our community. • Skilled in utilizing a quality professional and technical staff, mindful of their abilities,
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active caretakers of our unique.
people-centric HB culture • Possesses a participative leadership style and works effectively with other City de-
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We have one goal. to ensure that HB team and affillated labor associations continually improves its standing as a toward the common good of the organi- premier coastal enclave as measured through zation and the service community. the health of our people, our organization, our • Effective in managing the department's infrastructure, and our community. financial resources and in communicating the department's financial structure and
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position to internal and external stakeholders
The Police Department is dedicated to providing a full complement of police service Priorities for the New Police Chief. operations to the Huntington Beach community. The primary goal of the Huntington • Work with a variety of internal and externa
Beach Police Department is to maintain a partnership with the community, resulting in a stakeholders to lead the City's homeless
safer community and an enhanced quality of life. The Department operates with the response efforts, which includes a newly-
support of more than 356 sworn and civilian staff members and an annual budget that opened Homeless Navigation Center, to
exceeds $792 million.
help meet the City Council's goal of ending
The City of Huntington Beach Police Department provides a variety of police services homelessness in Huntington Beach, called distributed amongst its four divisions: Administrative Operations, Uniform, Investigations, Project Zero and Administrative Services. Each division is made up of bureaus which have distinct • Implement and expand the Project HOPE duties to respond to the needs of the citizens and the Department. mobile crisis response program, a first-of- The Administrative Operations Division is responsible for facilities, budget/payroll, professional its-kind effort, in partnership with Be Well OC standards, training, community relations, press information, and jail. • Strengthen cohesion with the depart- ment across labor associations
The Uniform Division is the most visible division, performing core law enforcement functions, including uniform patrol, traffic enforcement, • Lead the Police Department's school resource officers, Homeless Task Force, Special Enforce- evolution into a modern 2ist ment Team, and special events. century law enforcement
agency.
The Investigation Division is responsible for the Investigations N522HB • Assist with a comprehen-
Bureau, Special Investigations Bureau, and the Crime Lab. sive redesign and devel-
The Administrative Services Division provides support services opment of a new police to the three other divisions, including human resources functions. department facility communications, property/evidence, and records. • Develop and implement THE POSITION innovative and cost-effective
strategies to provide quality.
The Police Chief serves at-will and is appointed by and works professional police services to under the administrative direction of the City Manager. Pursuant to Huntington Beach residents, busi- the City Charter, the appointment of the Chief of Police will be made nesses and visitors by the City Manager with City Council concurrence. The Police Chief • Strengthen and enhance relationships serves on the City's Executive Management team. with community stakeholders to build The Police Chief will be joining a high-energy, creative, and professional trust and improve transparency in policing executive management team. The desired candidate for this position has • Expand opportunities to acquire specia been described in the following manner. project funding through grants and other • Sets the tone for the Police Department, encourages collaboration and non-traditional financial pathways teamwork, and a high level of dedicated customer and community • Develop a world-class local data collection service at all times. and reporting framework.
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Deferred Compensation - Two voluntary
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
deferred compensation 457 plans available
First and foremost, the City is seeking an individual who has an unwavering Group Life Insurance - The City offers $50,000 commitment to a team-based approach, and who recognizes that leaders of life insurance coverage, with employee
must be focused always on serving their people. Successful candidates must option to purchase additional life insurance
be genuinely committed to living the organization's behavioral values, which General Leave - General leave with pay of 176
include:
hours per year is granted to regular employees
• Humility • Exceptionality • Social Awareness • Passion • Integrity Additional general leave hours are earned Outside of these behavioral characteristics, the City is looking for candidates after four years of service, up to 256 hours that are excited about the opportunity to take a key leadership role in this area after fifteen years' service for one of the nation's most desirable, premier coastal communities. An inspiring Executive Leave - 80 hours per calendar year. and hardworking leader who has mastered the art of helping others see what's Holidays - Ten paid holidays are provided possible, the ideal candidate will be of the highest integrity and considered a role per calendar year. model in the profession. This person will have the ability to approach day-to-day Flexible Spending Accounts - Available operations with an optimistic can-do attitude and a constant eye toward results where employees use pre-tax salary to and continuous improvement. Familiarity with technology and tools that support pay for regular childcare, adult dependent contemporary business practices and maximum efficiency, coupled with a track record care and/or medical expenses that reflects data-driven decision making and the delivery of exceptional outcomes, Auto Allowance - Vehicle provided or $500 will be expected. Proven success with modernizing systems and processes and other per month.
significant change efforts will also be considered favorably. The individual selected will be a unifying mentor and team builder who prioritizes people and the needs of the TO APPLY team above personal ambitions. Known for being enthusiastic about people and their If you are interested in this outstanding work, this person will also be an outstanding people manager capable of fostering an opportunity, please apply online at inclusive culture that is also characterized by high standards, accountability, and trust. www.bobmurrayassoc.com
The ideal candidate will be a highly engaged and motivating manager who is supportive of innovation and problem solving at the lowest level. This person will know how to foster Filing Deadline:
healthy internal debates to arrive at the best outcomes as one cohesive team. August 27, 2021 Driven by an obsession for the delivery of exceptional outcomes, the ideal candidate will Following the closing date, resumes will be convey a sophisticated understanding of external as well as internal customer needs screened according to the qualifications and concerns. This individual will exhibit tremendous initiative and have a history that outlined above. The most qualified candidates demonstrates the ability to address challenges with courage and confidence. Department will be invited to personal interviews with Bob leaders in Huntington Beach are expected to be resilient problem solvers and have an Murray and Associates. Candidates will be admirable ability to adapt while maintaining forward momentum. advised of the status of the recruitment The ideal Police Chief candidate will be well versed in all aspects of police service operations following finalist selection. Finalist interviews will be held with the City of Huntington Beach
and administration. Competitive candidates will possess at least ten (IO) years of increas- ingly responsible command and supervisory experience in a full-service police department. A select group of candidates will be asked to provide references once it is anticipated
Five (5) years in a command position equivalent to a Police Captain and/or Assistant/ Deputy Police Chief is desirable. Experience as a current Police Chief is preferred that they may be recommended as finalists References will be contacted only following
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work candidate approval.
in Administration of Justice, Criminology, Public Administration, or a closely related field. A Master's degree is preferred If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Gary Phillips at
A California POST Management and/or Executive Certification is preferred. Graduation from California POST Command College, FBI National Academy, or similar course is preferred (916) 784-9080
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
The salary range for the Police Chief is open and DOQ. The City of Huntington Beach also offers an attractive benefits package that includes:
Retirement - The City participates in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) under a 3% @ 50 Safety benefit formula for Classic Members, and Members contribute the 9% employee share. New Members are under a 27% © 57 Safety benefit formula and contribute 1l75%. The City does not pay into Social Security, however, all employees pay 145% towards Medicare.
Insurance - Health (medical/dental/vision), life, and disability insurance is available to employees. IRS Section 125 medical and dependent care reimbursement plan (FSA) is available. Police Chief may elect to BOB MURRAY enroll in the CaPERS health insurance program offered by the City & ASSOCIATES and contribute to a Retiree Medical Trust. EXPERTS IN EXECUTIVE SEARCH 242