DIRECTOR OF HOBBS COMMUNITY SAFETY DEPARTMENT

Salary: $43.56 - $50.09 Hourly

Location : Hobbs, NM

Job Type: Full Time Exempt

Job Number: 202501125

Department: HOBBS POLICE DEPARTMENT

Opening Date: 10/03/2025

Description

The Director of Hobbs Community Safety will develop and be responsible for directing community safety priorities while managing community response teams and support staff as part of the Hobbs' Community Safety (HCS) initiative. The HCS Department responds to non-life-threatening scenarios as unarmed first responder teams trained in behavioral health and social welfare issues. Responsibilities include Administrative Services, Policy and Training, Mental and Behavioral Health Response and Community Response. Oversees the preparation of division budget, grant applications and the formulation of policies in accordance with Federal and/or State regulations and the coordination of assigned activities with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies. Provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Administration. Establishes strategic objectives and tactics as a key stakeholder in the success of the HCS First Responder Initiative.

The Director will possess a keen knowledge of First Responder programs; such as Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion, Co-Responder programs, mobile crisis, and community paramedics. Display comprehensive knowledge of the City of Hobbs law enforcement and responder services, along with establishing and maintaining professional relationships across private and public agencies, religious leaders, and non-profit organizations involved in behavioral health initiatives in Hobbs.

Essential Duties

Management and supervisory responsibility for professional and technical staff in assigned area; provide guidance, direction, and oversight over daily operations.

Assume full management responsibility for HCS Department, including administrative, policy and training as well as mental and behavioral health response, and community response divisions.

Manage and coordinate the organization, staffing and operational activities for assigned personnel; collaborate with division managers, other operations coordinators, and supervisors to ensure cohesive operations throughout the department.

Manage the development and implementation of division goals, objectives, policies and priorities for each program administered by HCS department

Establish appropriate service and staffing levels; monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; allocate resources accordingly

Explain, justify and defend department programs, policies and activities; negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues.

Manage the development of policies and procedures; monitor work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures; make recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards and procedures.

Establish schedules and methods for providing behavioral health services; identify resource needs; review needs with appropriate management staff; allocate resources accordingly.

Plan, direct, coordinate and review the work plan for assigned staff; assign work activities, projects and programs; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems.

Work to coordinate appropriate protocol with Lea County Communication Authority to establish assignment of calls, monitor call response times, and coordinate responses.

Identify opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; identify resource needs; review with appropriate management staff; develop, design, and implement improvements.

Identify and respond to sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns and needs

Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals

Manage the issuance and maintenance of department-issued property and vehicles

Select, train, supervise, and evaluate assigned personnel; provide or coordinate staff meetings and trainings; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline as defined by the City's ordinance

Develop and administer the fiscal budget for HCS; help forecast funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; recommend adjustments as necessary.

Prepare and present staff reports and other correspondence as appropriate and necessary for the City Commission, City Manager, and relevant groups.

Coordinate activities with those of other divisions and outside agencies and organizations.

Work across our diverse community and build strong partnerships with experience in community organizing, and working with public and private sectors.

Represent the department in meetings with service providers and other public and private organizations.

Be actively engaged in stress management education and training; monitor mental health wellbeing of all staff; be able to mitigate situations that lead to potential mental crisis. NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations.

May serve on various employee committees, as required and assigned. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in public policy, human services, economics, public administration or other closely related subjects from an accredited university or college, required; and Four (4) years' experience in social services administration, criminal justice, emergency management or health related field required; and five (5) years of supervisory experience in one or more elements of a comprehensive social service or health related field preferred;

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Operations, services, and activities of social service and behavioral health programs

Public safety dispatch operations, radio operation, and multidisciplinary emergency response

Knowledge of modern and complex principles and practices of safety operations

Principles and practices of program development, administration and policy development

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

Program development that includes operational and strategic planning, leadership, supervision, business communications, public administration and program evaluation

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Collaboration skills with communities that are traditionally underrepresented in local decision making

Ability to facilitate inclusive participation in programs and activities and the ability to communicate cross-culturally

Operation of standard safety and emergency equipment and machines

Understanding of cultural, social, and economic status of populations served

Principles of municipal budget preparation and fiscal responsibilities

Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation

Principles and practices of complaint investigation

Intermediate principles of grant programs and requirements

Intermediate computer skills in the operation of basic software and hardware

Understanding of pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations related to funding, the care of the mentally disabled, reporting potential maltreatment of individuals, and the appropriate coordination with other agencies. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Personal computer, word processing software and peripheral equipment, camera, portable radio, assigned vehicle, first aid equipment, calculator, copier, communications equipment, flashlight, video equipment, cellular telephone, various computer programs essential to community safety.

LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS

Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain within thirty (30) days as provided in the New Mexico state statute SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of the Support Services Deputy Chief of Police

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Exercises general supervision over assigned non-commissioned community safety personnel/staff.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. The HCS Director must be able to actively respond to any situation which may require physical interaction with another person particularly non-law enforcement situations involving mental health, substance abuse, homelessness and related circumstances.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, lift, talk and hear. The employee is routinely required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle and feel objects, tools, and controls; reach with hands and arms; balance, stoop, kneel, taste and smell. The employee must be able to operate all authorized equipment and a motor vehicle. The employee may have to occasionally lift and/or move heavy objects or people.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work in both inside office space and in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The City of Hobbs will provide 80% to 90% Heath Insurance Coverage from Single to Family coverage.

Employees are eligible for 100% short-term disability coverage provided by the City of Hobbs.

Employer PERA contributions 14.8% for general, 28.775% for HPD, 30.9% for HFD.

CDL pay - $6,000 per year (if applicable).

PTO accruals start at 12 hours per month (144 hours per year) and progressively increase based on years of service to 20 hours per month (240 hours per year) at year 21.

Bilingual Pay - $1,500 dollar incentive per year upon completion of yearly proficiency test.

Education Incentive - ($1,000, $4,000, $6,000 dollars - Associates, Bachelor's, Masters; degree must be relevant to position and above the current minimum requirements of the held position).

Longevity Pay - Begins at the completion of 10 years of service. Gradually increased.

Retention Incentive - $600 incentive yearly with years 1-9 of completed service

13 Paid Holidays.

Bereavement Leave - 5 days per calendar year per personnel rules guidelines.

Military Leave - (120 hours per year for general, 183.75 per year for HPD, 360 hours per year for HFD).

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Do you possess a Bachelor's degree in public policy, human services, economics, public administration or other closely related subjects from an accredited university or college?

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How many years of experience do you have in social services administration, criminal justice, emergency management or health? Please list in detail the type of experience you have and list all places where you have received this experience.

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How many years of supervisory experience do you have in one or more elements of a comprehensive social service or health? Please describe in detail the type of experience you have.

Required Question