POLICE OVERSIGHT OFFICER (INVESTIGATION AUDITOR OFFICER)

The Long Beach Office of Police Oversight is recruiting for a Police Oversight Officer (Audit Officer).  This is a management position that is responsible for conducting performance audits related to the Long Beach Police Department (LBPD), which could include but is not limited to, stratified random samples of administrative investigations, arrest, booking, and charging reports, use of force reports, motor vehicle and pedestrian stops, and police calls for service.

SPECIAL NOTE
This is an "at-will" position. The appointed candidate will serve at the discretion of the Director of Police Oversight, and can be released at any time. In such an event, the candidate is not afforded the right to any appeal or grievance procedure under any rule or regulation of the City of Long Beach.

• Creates processes to accomplish the auditing functions of the Office of Police Oversight (OPO); 
• Creates forms and template documents to be used for requests for information from the LBPD and/or other City departments to complete auditing functions of the OPO; 
• Audits Police Department records to determine compliance with stated goals and objectives;
• Conducts periodic audits of stratified random samples; 
• Performs fieldwork to obtain data relating to audits of Police Department programs and operations;
• Conducts comprehensive procedural and operational audits of Police Department programs, procedures, and activities; 
• Meets with the Director and staff to discuss audit findings;
• Examines data and other related documents and reports relating to the work of the OPO;
• Prepares work papers and consolidates findings on prescribed forms for review by the supervisor, including source, purpose and conclusion;
• Conducts interviews and prepares supporting documentation;
• Prepares audit point sheets;
• Prepares draft and final written narrative reports;
• Recommends possible improvements in methods of operation and performance and/or record keeping; 
• Acts as an audit liaison to other departmental personnel conducting audits;
• Prepares audit plans to meet stated audit objectives;
• Directs activities of small team of employees and will apply sound principles and techniques in maintaining an effective workforce;
• Coaches, evaluates, hires, trains and disciplines employees;
• Exercises good judgment, courtesy, and tact when interfacing with the LBPD Command and their staff, elected officials and their staff, subordinates, other Department employees, and members of the public;
• Understands and applies instructions, legal and contractual requirements to audit work;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Two years of recent experience as an Investigator (Auditor) for either a public or private agency. Related training or education at a college may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Administrative Justice, Accounting or a related field.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Ability to communicate in Spanish and/or other language.
• Experience developing audit procedures.
• Experience preparing and conducting field audits such as studies of specific operations requiring data development and interpretation of unusual factors.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).
• Knowledge of laws of arrest, search and seizure, legal rights of community members, constitutional law and Police Officer's Bill of Rights.
• Knowledge of California Criminal and Civil Codes

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL DEMONSTRATE:

• Effective interviewing, planning, organization and time management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of people from all socioeconomic levels face-to-face, over the telephone, online and at public meetings.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Ability to pass an extensive background investigation.
• Solid managerial skills and ability to lead a team;
• Theory, principle and practice of auditing law enforcement organizations, including the methods and procedures used to examine, verify and analyze operation records, statements, and reports; standards for the professional practices of Internal Auditing (Institute of Internal Auditors); and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants); 
• Report writing techniques;
• General research and analytical techniques;
• Relevant safety principles and practices;
• Principles of organization, methods of analysis including program evaluation, operational auditing, cost-benefit analysis, work measurement, and work simplification analysis;
• Principles of effective management and administration of law enforcement organizations;
• Police Department operations, practices and procedures;
• Statistical methods, including qualitative and quantitative analysis and statistical sampling;
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards;
• Ability to write concise reports;
• Ability to work independently;
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality;
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, especially Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

This recruitment will close on Wednesday,  April 24, 2024.  To be considered, applicants must submit a complete   application packet which includes an online application, supplemental questionnaire, proof of degree(s), and a cover letter and resume in PDF format. The application, cover letter and resume should highlight all areas in which applicants have developed expertise, matching their professional experience as it relates to the position. 
Incomplete application packets that clearly do not meet the minimum requirements will not be considered. The most qualified applicants will be invited to continue in the selection process.

 
The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act.
 
This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570-2200. If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Office of the City Attorney two (2) business days prior to the interview(s) at (562) 570-2200.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.
 
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