Prevention and Response Department Head / Chief

Jūrmala Municipal Police (reg. No. 90000056554) invites experienced and responsible leaders to join our team PREVENTION AND RESPONSE DEPARTMENT HEAD (Profession classifier 1349 08) We are looking for an experienced, strategically minded, and responsible leader who is ready to ensure the overall functioning of the Prevention and Response Department, its sustainable development, effective management, and strengthening of public safety in Jūrmala. The Prevention and Response Department includes three interconnected sub-units: Patrol Police Group (response); Operational Information Center (operational information flow, video surveillance, prevention); District Inspector Group (prevention, administrative enforcement, and response). The department head is responsible for ensuring the purposeful, coordinated, and effective functioning of these units, focusing not only on addressing current issues but also on risk forecasting, prevention, and development planning. If you have experience in police or legal work, the ability to manage multi-level structures, make strategic decisions, and build effective teamwork – we are looking for you. Main Responsibilities: • Ensure overall management of the Prevention and Response Department, including planning, coordination, and control of all subordinate units; • Analyze operational situations, collect and evaluate information, improve the department's tactics, methods and response models, and provide professional development training; • Regularly evaluate the department's performance, identify risks and issues, plan and implement development measures; • Organize and monitor preventive measures based on analysis of causes of administrative violations and contributing circumstances; • Ensure oversight of administrative violation proceedings and control of procedural actions; • Ensure effective public order and safety supervision, including participation in patrols; • Develop annual work plans for the Prevention and Response Department and ensure their implementation. Requirements for Candidates: • Compliance with the requirements of Article 21, paragraph 1 of the Law "On Police"; • Higher education (education in law will be considered an advantage); • Professional development training certificates; • Experience in police work and in a managerial or coordinating position; • Strategic thinking, analytical skills, and ability to make responsible decisions; • Experience in process, team, and change management; • Good communication, cooperation, and leadership skills; • Knowledge of the state language at an advanced level; • Category B driving license (with at least 3 years of driving experience). We Offer: • Stable salary of 2510 EUR per month before tax and social benefits in accordance with state and municipal institutions; • Maintenance allowance 100.00 EUR per month; • Health insurance (after probation period); • Vacation allowance at 50%; • Employment for an indefinite period; • Additional vacation up to 10 working days; • Jūrmala entrance fee discount of 90%; • Responsible, dynamic, and socially significant work; • Professional, supportive, and experienced team. Application Procedure: Candidates are requested to submit a cover letter, a CV in Europass format describing life and previous professional experience, and copies of documents confirming higher education and professional skills to [email protected] with the indication POSITION VACANCY "PREVENTION AND RESPONSE DEPARTMENT HEAD" by September 10, 2026. The selection competition will take place in three rounds: 1st round - evaluation of candidates' education and work experience based on submitted documents. 2nd round – knowledge test and practical task completion. 3rd round – interview, during which the candidate's knowledge and competencies will be assessed in accordance with the requirements set for the position. We inform you that in the selection process, only those candidates' applications will be evaluated who have submitted all documents specified in the advertisement and meet the position requirements. Candidates who proceed to the next round of selection will be contacted individually. Phone for inquiries 67896985 Based on Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data and repealing Directive 95/46/EC, Article 13, Jūrmala Municipal Police informs that: 1. Personal data specified in the application documents will be processed to ensure the conduct of this personnel selection; 2. The data controller is: 2.1. Jūrmala State City Municipality, contact information: Jomas Street 1/5, Jūrmala, LV-2015, phone no. 67093816, e-mail: [email protected] 2.2. Jūrmala Municipal Police, contact information: Dubultu Avenue 2, Jūrmala, LV-2015, phone no. 67896981, e-mail: [email protected] Additional information about your rights and personal data processing can be obtained at: https://www.jurmala.lv/lv/personas-datu-aizsardziba

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