EQUITY OFFICER

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Equity Officer

Chicago Police Department

Equity and Engagement

Number of Positions: 2 (Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

The Equity Officer will support key projects and programs that promote equity within the Chicago Police Department (CPD), including implementing the CPD's Equity Plan and Racial Equity Action Plan. This role will involve collecting and analyzing data to identify trends, assess progress, and pinpoint areas for improvement. The Equity Officer will provide insights and recommendations on policies and practices to foster inclusivity and fairness within the CPD. Additionally, this position will collaborate with community stakeholders to facilitate transparent communication about CPD reforms, helping to build trust and foster positive community relationships.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Develops resources and strategies to promote racial and social equity work within a department's operations and services (e.g., access to affordable housing, library programming, healthcare services, etc.).
• Works with department senior staff to develop goals and strategies that promote equity in department processes, practices, and policymaking for department's workforce and City services provided to the general public.
• Works closely with the department's Human Resources, Labor Relations, Legal, and Public Affairs and Outreach sections on internal and external Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategy.
• Provides guidance on policy and DEI strategy initiatives that advance equitable outcomes for the department's workforce and City services provided to the general public.
• Supports city departments and agencies in normalizing concepts of racial equity, organizing staff to work together for transformational change, and operationalizing new practices, policies, and procedures that result in more fair and just outcomes.
• Partners with departmental divisions and external organizations to implement programming to effectively support and advance equitable outcomes for communities.
• Ensures cohesiveness in department plans with the City's overall equity and racial justice initiatives and ensures department programs and services nurture narratives and practices that embrace belonging, mutuality, and unity.
• Cultivates and maintains partnerships with community members, delegate agencies, Aldermen, and stakeholders to identify needs and create diverse solutions at the departmental level.
• Identifies, conducts and analyzes data relevant to department racial and social equity gaps, utilizes assessment tools to identify opportunities for improvement, and provide department senior staff with analysis of data to facilitate decision making pertaining to internal and external DEI strategy.
• Utilizes evidence based statistical data to develop responsive and meaningful solutions to improve department programs and services.
• Tracks department action items and deliverables across multiple racial and social equity initiatives and working groups, maintains ongoing DEI metrics, and reports to department senior staff on quarterly metrics and results.
• Coordinates outreach messaging and communication (e.g., social media, publications, etc.) on department programs, services, and projects.
• Acts as a liaison with the Mayor's Office of Equity and Racial Justice (OERJ) and the Office of Community Engagement.
• Coordinates the department's efforts to ensure transparency and accountability in equity practices across the department.
• Develops public awareness strategies and outreach activities for the department's equity programs and services.
• Stays current on emerging issues and trends in racial and social equity, maintains knowledge of DEI-related issues, best practices and legislation.
• Trains managers and front-line staff on racial and social equity policies, procedures, and resources.
• Prepares and submits comprehensive reports, dashboards, and studies.
• Represents the department on equity issues in a variety of forums.

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

Location: Chicago Police Headquarters

3510 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago Il 60653

Days: Monday - Friday

Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm (call out, as needed)

Salary: $80,472/year (non-negotiable)

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree, plus two (2) years of work experience in the administration of diversity, equity, racial, and/or social justice programs; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience provided the minimum degree requirement 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.

NOTE: You must provide your transcripts or diploma, professional license, valid State of Illinois driver's license, or training certificates at time of processing, if applicable.

Education & Employment Verification - Please be advised that if you are selected to be hired you must provide, upon request, adequate information regarding your educational and employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position for which you are applying. If you received your degree internationally, all international transcripts/diploma must be accompanied by a Foreign Credential Evaluation. If the City of Chicago cannot verify this information, any offer extended to you will be withdrawn and you will not be hired.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the interview will be selected.

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

• Business and administration, human resources, and/or social sciences area of study.
• Previous work experience advising personnel on equity issues.
• Previous work experience assessing, developing, implementing, and evaluating institutional DEI programs within a government, non-profit organization or cultural institution setting.
• Previous work experience creating and organizing workshops around DEI training.
• Previous DEI work experience in the private sector or government organizations.
• Proficiency in performing data analysis and reporting.
• Previous work experience using Microsoft Office applications.
• Previous service in the Armed Forces of the U.S. on active duty continually for six months and have not been dishonorably discharged

APPLICATION 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 of Chicago.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, 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.