CITY OF EUGENE, OREGON

CHIEF
OF POLICE
EXECUTIVE SEARCH PROVIDED BY STRATEGIC GOVERNMENT RESOURCES
 COMMUNITY
Home to 165,000 people, Eugene is Oregons third largest city. The community covers 41 square miles, with the
Willamette River running through the heart of the city and the McKenzie River joining the Willamette just north
of town. The city is surrounded on three sides by hills, and is midway between the Pacific Ocean and the snow-
capped Cascade Mountains. It offers residents an outstanding quality of life and a wide variety of recreational
opportunities nearby including rafting, fishing, golfing, hiking, skiing, and beachcombing. Eugenes mild climate and
lush landscape are some of the citys attractive features.

Eugene is well-known as the home of the University
of Oregon, Lane Community College, and Northwest
Christian College. With over 30,000 students between
them and over 6,000 employees, these higher education
institutions play a major role in the community. The
University has its own police department that operates
independently but in partnership with the Eugene
Police Department.
Eugene has a well-educated labor force with nearly
40% of the adult population having completed four
or more years of college. Eugenes employment base
includes services, trade, government, and a growing
technology sector. In 2017 the City of Eugene partnered
with other agencies to install the latest advancement
in internet technology, a municipally owned high speed
fiber network in downtown. This provided an exciting
addition to the recently redeveloped downtown core.
Eugene is home to friendly, progressive residents who
enjoy the healthy, high-quality of life, first-rate services,
cultural diversity, and world-class arts and cultural
amenities that the City provides. The Citys Hult Center
for the Performing Arts, recognized as one of the
finest facilities of its type in the state, brings renowned
entertainers to the community throughout the year.
It is home to seven Oregon resident companies,
including, among others, the Eugene Symphony,
Opera, Ballet, and the internationally acclaimed Oregon
Bach Festival. Many residents are health and fitness-
oriented, and Eugene hosted the Olympic Trials for
Track and Field in 2008, 2012 and 2016 and is slated to
host the World Track and Field Championships in 2021.
Eugene is a community with quality schools, a beautiful
environment, a temperate climate, and a diverse,
dynamic culture.

GOVERNANCE
In 1944, the citizens of Eugene adopted a council/manager form of government. In this form of government, the
City Council provides policy direction to the City Manager. The City Manager oversees City of Eugene personnel and
operations, as well as the organizations budget, and implements the City Councils goals and priorities.

The Mayor serves as the Citys political head and chair of the eight-member Council. The Mayor, elected by the city
at large on a nonpartisan ballot for a four-year term, is the formal representative of the city. Councilors are elected
by ward on a nonpartisan ballot to four-year staggered terms.

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 ORGANIZATION
With over 1,400 employees and
a $570 million total budget, the
Eugene
City of Eugene is a service-oriented O R E G O N
welcoming organization that reflects
a diverse porfolio of operations

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through six departments.
L I VA B I L I T Y
)) Central Services Eugene ranked #8 Best Places to Live & OUTDOORS
Visit in 2013 (Livability.com)
)) Fire & Emergency Medical
Services W E AT H E R
)) Police Average annual high temp: 63.3F
Average annual low temp: 41.7F
)) Library, Recreation and Culture
Services P O P U L AT I O N Two rivers
)) Planning and Development 165,000 people
60 miles to
)) Public Works the coast
E D U C AT I O N 70 miles to the
Nearly 40% of the population has a Cascade Mountains
Services provided by City staff four-year degree
are focused on implementing TRANSIT
Council goals of safe community, SCHOOLS
sustainable development, accessible Two school districts and three
and thriving culture and recreation, higher education institutions
effective accountable municipal
government, and fair, stable and HOME PRICES
adequate financial resources. This is Over 900,000
$280,000 Zillow home value index
yearly passengers
accomplished through an extensive fly through the
number of programs and initiatives Eugene airport.
with a focus on adapting to the A T T R A C T I O N S
changing needs of our community.

Train and bus

providers include
45 miles of 4,000+ acres Hayward Field 82 local arts Amtrak, Greyhound,
off-street bike of parkland world class and cultural
paths track venue organizations
and Bolt bus.

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 ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
This is an opportunity to lead a dedicated Police Department that is proud of the service it
provides to one of the most vibrant and engaged communities in the nation. The Police
Chief reports directly to the City Manager and as a member of Eugenes Executive Team,
shares the responsibility to lead the City organization and provide the best service
possible to the community. This includes supporting strategies that balance overall
organization and community well-being in alignment with Council policy and direction.
The Police Chief is responsible for the overall leadership and administration of the
Police Department. Major responsibilities include daily operational oversight,
optimization of management of personnel and resources, implementing data
driven strategies including short and long-term strategic planning to address
crime trends and quality of life issues in partnership with internal and external
stakeholders. The City of Eugene also has a well-established civilian oversight
structure that includes a Police Auditor and Civilian Review Board.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

A progressive, professional law-enforcement agency, the Eugene Police Department has a strong tradition of
providing quality police service for the Eugene community. A state-of-the art Emergency Communications Center
serves the department, Eugene/Springfield multi-jurisdictional Fire/EMS, and other regional public safety agencies.
In fulfillment of the public trust, the department works in partnership with the community to promote safety and
security, enforce laws, prevent crimes, and safeguard the constitutional rights of all people.

In the typical day, Eugene Police officers are dispatched on average to about 340 calls for service. This activity
generates about 21,000 criminal cases every year. Department staff members also engage in proactive community
education and crime prevention activities to help protect Eugenes residents.

The department employs about 190 sworn officers and 140 civilian employees who provide a variety of police
services with an operational budget of over $50 million. The department has received state and national recognition
for its outreach to vulnerable communities and its Volunteers in Policing program. Current divisions include patrol,
investigations, operations support, and technical services which includes 911. Special units include: Patrol Canine
Team, Crisis Negotiation Team, SWAT Team, School Resource Team, Traffic Enforcement Unit, Arson Team, Explosive
Disposal Unit, and Major Collision Investigation Team.

CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

The next Police Chief will find Eugene a diverse and progressive city. The new Police Chief will work diligently to
ensure the continued safety for all Eugene residents reflective of 21st Century Policing practices. The next Police
Chief will work with community stakeholder groups, other agencies, regional law enforcement partners, social
service providers, and other City departments to develop and implement innovative and people centered solutions.
Like many communities, Eugene has seen growth in its homeless population. The City of Eugene efforts to address
this community challenge will include an area-wide project to explore alternative solutions for homelessness.

In addition, the new Police Chief will:

)) Utilize data and analysis to assess, address, and advocate for staff resource needs in support of achieving
organizational goals and initiatives for the community justice system.
)) Prioritize and enhance training and ongoing education for everyone in the department.
)) Help develop a culture within the department of collaborative problem-solving and compassionate service that
seeks improved outputs and enhances community trust.
)) Provide culturally responsive training to best serve communities of color, LGBTQ communities, immigrants,
Muslim and Jewish communities, residents with mental health issues, individuals experiencing addictions, and
other underserved communities.
)) Further develop and implement strategies that prioritize and reinforce the departments commitment
to de-escalation.
)) Identify gaps and increase training and well-functioning accountability mechanisms for the entire department
to ensure it is engaged in understanding and applying procedural justice, increasing legitimacy and trust, and
other comprehensive reforms as outlined in the report by the Presidents Task Force on 21st Century Policing.
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 IDEAL CANDIDATE
The City of Eugene is seeking a committed, decisive, and service-oriented Police Chief who will lead the department
with integrity, vision, consistency, and honesty. This is a great opportunity for an experienced, well-respected law
enforcement professional who expects nothing but the best from and for all police employees. The new Police
Chief will utilize best practices and strategic planning processes to help the City successfully adapt to existing and
future changes. The successful candidate will unite the department with a shared vision and must demonstrate the
ability to lead the department with fairness and compassion in a way that builds trust.

The successful candidate will have an inclusive and authentic leadership style with an in-depth understanding of
the changing workforce and will be able to lead, inspire, and develop Police Department personnel to provide for
the growing and changing needs of the organization. It is essential that the new Police Chief promote and maintain
excellent training along with a good leadership development program to mentor and instill high quality leadership
throughout the department that builds a strong succession plan at all levels of the organization.

The Police Chief will have exceptional interpersonal skills and the flexibility needed to perform at a high level
in an environment of change. The successful candidate will foster a culture of accountability at all levels of the
organization and must have a proven record of implementing progressive policing strategies and building a
positive culture of continuous learning and improvement that is focused on exceptional service and collaboration.
The chosen candidate will be invested in the future success of Eugene, and highly visible in the department and
the community.

The next Police Chief will lead efforts to work collaboratively with the community, and all segments of the justice
system and social services, to implement creative solutions for crime and quality of life concerns. To supplement
this effort, the Police Chief will be an analytical thinker who is comfortable using accurate data to drive evidence-
based decisions to establish clear and consistent priorities that make the best use of staff and financial resources.

It will be important for the new Police Chief to be highly engaged with Eugenes residents and organizations,
including the University of Oregon and its Police Department, to gain an understanding of this diverse community,
and proactively address the differing needs from neighborhood to neighborhood. The Police Chief will build and
maintain critical relationships with residents and staff, as well as with local, regional, state, and other governmental
partners. We are looking for a person who models and expects open and transparent communication inside and
outside the department and handles sensitive issues with respect and diplomacy.

The next Police Chief will uphold and nurture the Citys community policing philosophy with a focus on the
pillars of 21st Century Policing. As a part of this philosophy, the Chief will lead the department in making
genuine community connections in a complex community environment. Inspiring the department to be
accountable to these philosophies is of the utmost importance. The new Police Chief will intentionally build
relationships with community partners, communicate in a consistent and timely fashion and proactively
address issues as they arise. This philosophy will guide and inform the delivery of police services while
building trust and enhancing safety. The chosen candidate will demonstrate a continued commitment to
recruiting and retaining a highly trained workforce that reflects the diversity of the community now and in
the future.

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 EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities
is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

EXPERIENCE: Ten years of law enforcement experience which must include a minimum of three years
experience as full-time lieutenant or higher, or an equivalent combination of education, training and
experience.

TRAINING: Equivalent to a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in

police science, criminal justice, public administration, or a closely related field. Masters
degree or FBI National Academy training is highly desirable.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE: Possession of or ability to obtain, and maintain an

appropriate, valid Oregon drivers license.

Possession of, or ability to obtain within 12 months of appointment, an

Executive Certificate from the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards
and Training (DPSST).

If selected, the applicant must meet the standard to be licensed as a peace

officer in the State of Oregon within 12 months. Out of state applicants
COMPENSATION should view the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and
Training (DPSST) for an explanation of requirements at www.
AND BENEFITS oregon.gov/dpsst/SC/pages/index.aspx

The City of Eugene offers a competitive

salary depending on qualifications and RESOURCES AND ADDITIONAL
experience. A comprehensive benefits
package is provided. INFORMATION
APPLICATION PROCESS City of Eugene
eugene-or.gov
Please apply online at: bit.ly/SGRCurrentSearches Eugene Police Department
eugene-or.gov/162/Police
Priority screening begins January 12, 2018.
Eugene Police Chief Recruitment
For more information on this position contact: eugene-or.gov/policechiefrecruitment

Larry Boyd, Senior Vice President

Strategic Government Resources Follow Us
LarryBoyd@GovernmentResource.com
469-261-5113
The City of Eugene is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in
its workforce. Applicants selected as finalists for this position will be subject
to a comprehensive background check.