Job Details

The Position

The City of Oakland is now accepting applications for appointments to the Police Commission. The City's Police Commission oversees the Oakland Police Department's policies, practices, and customs to meet national standards of constitutional policing and oversees the Community Police Review Agency that investigates police misconduct and recommends discipline. The City's Police Commission is always seeking applications to ensure we have a diverse pool of candidates prepared to step into the role when vacancies arise. There is significant time commitment anticipated for both meeting preparation and attendance. Regular meetings are held every second and fourth Thursday of the month starting at 6:30 p.m. Additional meetings for members serving on Ad Hoc or Standing Committees. Police commissioners should expect to spend 15-20 hours a week on commission business. This is a volunteer position and does not receive any compensation or benefits.

Examples of Duties

The Commission is responsible for: Overseeing the Oakland Police Department: Conducting annual public hearings, at minimum Issuing subpoenas and taking testimony on matters before it Proposing changes to policies and procedures Approving changes to policies proposed by OPD Reviewing OPD proposed budget and making recommendations Authority to fire the Chief of Police Recommending a list of at least 3 candidates for Chief of Police to the Mayor to consider Complete annual performance evaluation of Chief of Police Participate in ad hoc committees that may include discipline hearings for allegations of police misconduct. Overseeing the Community Police Review Agency and Office of the Inspector General: Conducting performance reviews of Executive Director of CPRA and the Inspector General Hold the Executive Director of CPRA and the Inspector General accountability to their responsibilities as outlined in legislation and City policy Authority to hire, discipline and release the Director of CPRA and Inspector in accordance with the City Charter Through these responsibilities, the Police Commission oversees the Oakland Police Department in order to make sure that its policies, practices and customs meet national standards of constitutional policing.

Minimum Requirements for Application

Oakland resident At least 18 years old Note: Commissioners cannot be any of the following: current police officer or former Oakland police officer current City of Oakland employee current or former representative of a police officer labor union an attorney who has a pending claim or lawsuit against the Oakland Police Department an attorney who has filed a claim or lawsuit against the Oakland Police Department that was resolved during the past year Members must take the Oath of Office and submit Conflict of Interest Filings (Form 700) at the time of assuming office, annually by April 1, and within 30 days of separation from this body. Only the most qualified applicants will be considered.

For more information about the Oakland Police Commission, please visit: Police Commission | City of Oakland, CA Should you have an questions or need assistance with the application process please email: CAO@Oaklandca.gov