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Agency Description

In June 2021, Mayor Kenney signed legislation to authorize the Citizens Police Oversight Commission (CPOC) to become a new, independent agency responsible for conducting oversight of the Philadelphia Police Department (PPD). This legislation allowed for the previous oversight agency for the Philadelphia Police Department, the Police Advisory Commission (PAC), to transition into CPOC following the seating of the 9 Commissioners, in May 2022.

Civilian oversight of police can take many forms. Review-focused models allow civilians outside of a police department to review police misconduct investigations once they are completed. Investigation-focused agencies employ professionally trained investigators to investigate police misconduct complaints. Auditor/monitor-focused agencies engage in policy and trend analysis and promote broad organizational change within the police departments they oversee. CPOC is uniquely envisioned to be a hybrid of these three models of oversight, with expansive authority and a broad mission.

Although civilian oversight of the Philadelphia Police Department has existed in some form for many years, the new CPOC will bring an unprecedented level of oversight to police operations. This will be a vast undertaking - the PPD is the fourth largest police department in the country, with over 6300 sworn members and 800 civilian personnel and a budget over $700 million.

The authorizing legislation for CPOC comprehensively lists the oversight functions that CPOC will fulfill. The legislation notes that CPOC may conduct investigations, data analysis, and audits related to any pattern, policy, or practice of the police department. These investigations shall include, but are not limited to, misconduct, policy, training, practice, and customs. Additional functions include investigations of complaints made by residents or PPD personnel about any misconduct ranging from verbal abuse to sexual misconduct, critical incident reviews and investigations, large-scale data reviews, disciplinary recommendations, hosting public meetings and hearings to share information with the public, participation as adjudicators in PPD discipline hearings, administrative prosecution of discipline cases, reporting on data and statistics, and reviewing and investigating all police uses of force, among other functions.

CPOC will approach police accountability from many different angles, and as such, CPOC will have a variety of units to focus on different aspects of police oversight. Each unit will require specialized staff with a deep understanding of policing and community-police relations. CPOC will be composed of staff dedicated to professional, unbiased, and thoughtful oversight of the Philadelphia Police Department.

CPOC is hiring for several positions currently, we request you review all other positions and apply for whichever one position best meets your skills, experience, and career aspirations. The full list of positions include: Police Oversight Auditor/Monitor, Senior Policy Analyst, Community Outreach & Constituent Services Specialist, and Social Media & Communications Officer. Please check out https://www.phila.gov/jobs to review the other postings.

Please note positions will be hired as exempt and be transitioned into Civil Service.

The Policy Analyst for the Citizens Police Oversight Commission will help to lead the commission in the assessment of the policy, practice and customs of the Philadelphia Police Department. This position reports to the Director of Policy with wide latitude for independent judgement. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Guide and facilitate large-scale commission projects that involve multiple government and non-government organizations.
• Develop extensive knowledge to assist with training and mentoring Policy Analysts.
• Oversee and conduct after-action reviews for large-scale events, use of force incidents, and other policing-related occurrences using deep understanding of national and local policing, investigative best practices, and project management; write responsive policy recommendations as needed.
• Design and implement programs through coordination with other City agencies and various stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain networks of subject-matter experts to raise profile and advance the mission of CPOC.
• Generate projects based on observed trends, current events, community engagement, policy reviews, and other means to help further the goals of the Commission.
• Carry out projects through investigation, analysis, data review, research, delegation, and engagement with outside agencies and stakeholders as needed.
• Maintain a record of investigations and policy reviews.
• Interface with high-level police leadership to gather information and coordinate implementation of programs and policies
• Attend Commission meetings and provide information to the public as needed.
• Draft and edit reports, studies, recommendations, and other Commission materials, including statements, opinions and press releases reflecting the official stance of CPOC.
• Attend community meetings, protests, and public events to stay apprised of police-community relations and monitor for opportunities to impact relevant policies.
• Seek out and participate in professional groups and trainings to maintain awareness of best practices related to community-police relations, civilian oversight of police, and police reform nationally.
• Seek out and participate in inter-agency work groups serving in an advisory capacity on issues that impact residents and police, representing CPOC’s interests.
• Develop, initiate, and maintain strategies and tactics to complete objectives and goals defined by the Commission and its mission.
• Coordinate closely with the Director of Policy and the Executive Director to carry out the functions of the Commission.
• Provide guidance to the Executive team, as needed, regarding best practices and trends in community-police relations and police reform nationally and locally. 
• Identify areas to increase transparency of policing related issues.
• Assist in the preparation of an annual report, setting out the Commission’s accomplishments, reports, and activities.
• Using extensive knowledge of Philadelphia Police Department policies, procedures, and disciplinary code, adjudicate discipline cases and make disciplinary recommendations as a rotating member of the PPD Police Board of Inquiry.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director and Director of Policy. 

COMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Proven ability to design, implement, review, and track programs and long-term strategic plans.  
• Thorough understanding of and experience with the complex nature of community-police relations. 
• Ability to manage a project from start to finish with focus, organization, persistence, and flexibility.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to evaluate sensitive and complex investigations to ensure fact-finding is thorough and conclusions are sound.
• Strong writing and editing skills. Must be able to distill complex information for a general public audience.
• Demonstrated ability to perform neutral and objective analyses of incidents, policies, and information.
• Strong manager that sets clear expectations and reviews progress.
• Strong coordination skills with the ability to work across multiple departments, stakeholder organizations, and the public to implement a policy or objective.
• Excellent communication, listening, negotiation, and soft skills. Must be capable of delivering difficult information to stakeholders using tact and maintaining composure.
• Values and encourages diversity of thought, background, and perspective.
• Experience and fluency in MS Office software programs, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 
• Helpful, respectful, approachable, and team-oriented; committed to building strong working relationships and a positive work environment. 
• Receptive to feedback. 
• Proficiency in R a plus.

WORK-LIFE

Working hours are generally 37.5 hours per week. Following an initial three (3) month probationary period of full time in-office work, employees work in a hybrid schedule. Over a two-week period, you will be scheduled to be in office half of the time and work from home the other half. This amounts to two days in office one week, and three the next. Your schedule is set with your supervisor. Working from home is a privilege; work violations may result in amendments to the hybrid schedule.

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant combined education and/or experience in related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in policy-related positions, particularly in leadership or position of trust in the community
• BA in public policy, public administration, criminal justice or related field; master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year investigative or oversight experience.
• Experience with data collection, analysis, reporting, and social science methodology strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of criminal justice procedures, investigative techniques, police-community relations, police procedures generally and procedures of the Philadelphia Police Department.
• Significant experience working across governmental, non-profit, or community-focused organizations to implement programs and policies.
• Demonstrated project management experience.
• Practical understanding of research methods and developing and implementing policy.
• Experience working with sensitive and confidential information.
• Knowledge of Philadelphia and communities of Philadelphia a plus.

TO APPLY: Interested candidates must submit a cover letter, writing sample, references and a resume.

Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000

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• Transportation: City employees get unlimited FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTA’s Key Advantage program. Employees can ride on SEPTA buses, subways, trolleys, and regional rail for their daily commute and more.
• Parental Benefits: The City offers its employees 6 weeks of paid parental leave.
• We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
• Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Generous retirement savings options are available
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*The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire

Effective May 22, 2023, vaccinations are no longer required for new employees that work in non-medical, non-emergency or patient facing positions with the City of Philadelphia. As a result, only employees in positions providing services that  are patient-facing medical care (ex: Nurses, doctors, emergency medical personnel), must be fully vaccinated.

The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to faqpchr@phila.gov.

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