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Chief of Police
Serve. Protect. Lead.
The Town of Granby is looking for a new Chief of Police to guide our department to its next chapter. The Granby Police Department is dedicated to working collaboratively with citizens, community groups, and other agencies to preserve and improve the special quality of life in Granby, Colorado. The ideal candidate is a dedicated leader ready to direct and to be a proactive part of a growing department.
As the Chief Administrative and Law Enforcement Officer of the Town, the chief performs a variety of complex administrative, supervisory, and professional work in planning, coordinating, and directing the day-to-day operations of the Police Department including Patrol, Criminal Investigations, and Support Services. The Chief directs the police department by performing duties personally or through subordinate police officers and personnel to ensure the protection of life and property and the enforcement of laws and ordinances.
This is a “Working Chief” role, which requires active participation in patrol, field response, investigations, and community policing alongside administrative responsibilities.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
- Envisions, develops, and implements strategic departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operational procedures that comply with federal, state, and local laws in response to community needs. Serve as the department administrator for various technological platforms.
- Provides leadership and direction on all public safety and security items within the Town of Granby
- Utilizes intelligence led, data driven policing concepts to maximize resource allocation, reduce crime and improve public safety and ensure department personnel are receiving timely and relevant training in accordance with staff positions and certifications.
- Establishes appropriate service and staffing needs and works to fully staff to this level; supervises and evaluates the work of department personnel and establishes priorities.
- Coordinates, administers, and monitors police officers at work to ensure operations are conducted in accordance with department policies and procedures, police officers are properly trained, and officers are assigned to special investigations as the needs arise for their specific skills. Ensures compliance and reporting of individual and departmental State of Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) requirements.
- Oversees formal performance review processes, ensures accountability systems are applied consistently, and performs review and evaluation for Sergeants and Admin staff.
- Leads internal investigations and disciplinary actions in accordance with due process and department and town policy.
- Assigns personnel to shifts or working units to provide optimum effectiveness based on current situations and circumstances governing deployment. Chief of Police shall participate in patrol officer duties and field work as needed.
- Evaluates evidence, witnesses, and suspects in criminal cases to assess trends, similarities, or for association with other cases; evaluates criminal investigation personnel and provides training and support as appropriate.
- Prepares Police Department annual budget which is provided to Finance Director and Town Manager for inclusion in the overall Town Budget; provides monthly forecasts to validate expenditures are consistent with budgeted amounts.
Supervisory Duties
Police Department personnel and administrative support services.
Job Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Ability
- Considerable leadership and management experience and knowledge to include
- Bachelor’s degree in police science, law enforcement, criminal justice, public administration or a closely related field.
- Seven years of experience in police work, three years of which must be equivalent to police sergeant or higher.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
- Completion of police administration course such as Northwestern University School of Police Staff & Command, Southern Police Institute's Administrative Officers Course, or the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) Senior Management Institute for Police (SMIP) program is desired.
- Current Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification or ability to obtain certification within six months of hiring.
- Strong knowledge of applicable Colorado Statutes, Grand County Regulations, and Town of Granby Municipal Code.
- Thorough knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment.
- Ability to envision and implement strategic department goals.
- Dedication to leading the growth of the department personnel to match Granby's growing community.
- Possession of/or ability to obtain an appropriate, valid Colorado driver’s license.
Working Environment and Physical Activities:
The work and physical environment characteristics described here are representative of those employees encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Works in both inside and outside weather conditions.
- Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places; and with explosives and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and extreme cold and heat.
- Noise level in the work environment is moderate.
- The position may require the application of arrest control techniques and physical exertion including lifting or moving individuals or objects over 100 pounds in emergency situations.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. The Chief of Police serves at the pleasure of the Board of Trustees and there exists no contract for or right to employment, either expressed or implied.
