Chicago Police Department (CPD

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Equity and Engageme

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Number of Positions: 1 (Additional vacancies possible pending budget approv

al)

The Senior Equity Officer will lead high-impact initiatives that advance equity within the Chicago Police Department (CPD), with primary oversight of the CPD's Equity Plan and Racial Equity Action Plan implementation. This role involves designing and managing programs that address systemic disparities, while continuously analyzing data to identify trends and inform strategic decision-making. The Senior Equity Officer will provide expert guidance on policy development, equity-related procedures, and reform initiatives, working closely with internal stakeholders and diverse community partners to build trust and ensure that community voices shape CPD reforms. Additionally, this position will mentor junior equity staff and collaborate with executive leadership to drive a culture of fairness, accountability, and transparency across all department operati

ons.

• Essential Duties:Oversees the development of resources and strategies to promote racial and social equity

workwithin a department’s operations and services (e.g., access to affordable housing, li

braryprogramming, healthcare services,

• etc.)Directs the development of goals and strategies that promote equity and inclusion in depar

tmentprocesses, practices, and policym

• akingDirects the development of an infrastructure to sustain the department’s commitment to e
• quityParticipates on a department’s senior executive team providing expertise and guidan

ce onpolicy and strategy initiatives that advance equitable out

• comesOversees the work of subordinate staff (e.g., assigning and reviewing work, approving tim

e offrequests, preparing staff performance evaluations, and administering disciplinary act

• ions)Manages and participates in the development of outreach and engagement poli

cies,procedures, and plans to facilitate the effective inclusive delivery and participation of depar

tmentinitiatives and projects and to engage and increase stakeholder particip

• ationProvides leadership, guidance, and training, to departments and agencies in normal

izingconcepts of racial equity, organizing staff to work together for transformational change

, andoperationalizing new practices, policies, and procedures that result in more fair and

justout

• comesPartners with departmental divisions and external organizations to implement programmi

ng toeffectively support and advance equitable outcomes for commun

• itiesAnalyzes legislation and policies providing expert technical guidance to management on e

quitypolicies impacting department programs and prac

• ticesEnsures cohesiveness in department plans with the City’s overall equity and racial ju

sticeinitia

• tivesEnsures department programs and services nurture narratives and practices that em

bracebelonging, mutuality, and

• unityCultivates and maintains partnerships with community members, delegate agencies, Alde

rmen,and stakeholders to identify needs and create diverse solutions at the departmental

• levelManages and monitors data relevant to department racial and social equity gaps, i

mpactanalysis and gains and develops metrics to measure the effectiveness of equity

• goalsUtilizes evidence and data to oversee the development of responsive and meaningful solu

tionsto improve department programs and ser

• vicesManages and tracks department action items and deliverables across multiple racial and s

ocialequity initiatives and working g

• roupsDirects outreach and community engagement with all City neighborhoods to e

nsurecommunities have equitable reso

• urcesManages and tracks department action items and deliverables across multiple racial and social equity initiatives and working g
• roupsCollaborates on outreach and community engagement with all City neighborhoods to ensure communities have equitable reso
• urcesActs as a liaison with the Mayor’s Office of Equity and Racial Justice (OERJ) and the Offi

ce ofCommunity Engag

• ementManages the department’s efforts to ensure transparency and accountability in equity prac

ticesacross the depar

• tmentDevelops public awareness strategies and outreach activities for the department’s e

quityprograms and ser

• vicesStays current on emerging issues and trends in racial and social e
• quityEnsures the training of managers and front-line staff on racial and social equity poli

cies,procedures, and reso

• urcesDirects the preparation and submission of comprehensive reports, dashboards, and st
• udiesRepresents the department on equity issues in a variety of f

orums

NOTE: The list of essential duties is not intended to be exhaustive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the

class.

Location: Chicago Police Headquarters 3510 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago

Il 60653Days: Monday through FridayHours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Salary: $103,176 (Non-neg

otiable)

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM CAREE

R SERVICE

Qual

ifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSGraduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree, plus four (4) years of work experience in the administration of diversity, equity, racial, and/or social justice programs of which one year is in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience provided the minimum degree requirem

ent is met.Disclaimer - "Accredited" means any nationally or regionally accredited college, university, or law school where the applicant is enrolled in or has completed an Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or Juris Doctorate degree program.SELECTION REQUIREMENT: This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selecte

d for hire.

• Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:Prior experience planning/building effective Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategies (multi-year) and programs (i.e., implementation of a Racial Equity
• Action Plan)Prior experience leading a project from vision/solutions development through practical/hands-on imp
• lementation.Knowledge of, and demonstrated interest in, relevant federal, state, and municipal emp

loyment lawsand regulations, including Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action and Ame

• rican’s withDisabilities Act (EEO
• /AA and ADA)Knowledge of, and demonstrated interest in, diversity, equity, procedural justice, civil r

ights and/orlaw enforc

• ement issuesAbility to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with diverse con
• stituencies.Familiarity with Chicago municipal government, the Chicago Police Department (CPD) and associated public safety accountability and criminal justice programs an
• d functions.Prior experience developing data collection instruments such as surveys, direct and participatory observation, interviews, focus groups, and literat
• ure searchesAbility to fluently read, write and speak any language other t

han English.9PPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City

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Residency Requirement: All employees of the City must be actual residents of the City as outlined in 2-152-050 of the City Chicago Municipal Code. Proof of residency will

be required.ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ANY AND ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly EmployerCity of ChicagoBrandon J

ohnson, Mayor

Please note, all positions with the City of Chicago close promptly at 11:59 pm C.S.T. Applications for this position will be accepted from November 14, 2024, until 11:59 pm C.S.T. on December 02, 2024. No exceptions

will be made.