Reports To
City Manager and/or Mayor & Commission
FLSA Status
Exempt
Position Summary
Serves as executive leader of the Police Department responsible for law enforcement operations, public safety initiatives, staffing, community policing, and organizational leadership.
Essential Duties
- Direct all police operations and public safety functions.
- Develop strategic priorities and measurable goals.
- Oversee staffing, recruitment, and succession planning.
- Coordinate emergency preparedness and incident response.
- Develop community outreach initiatives.
- Administer departmental budget and grants.
- Maintain policy and compliance standards.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related field preferred.
- Ten years of law enforcement experience.
- Five years of command experience.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Community policing philosophy.
- Strong ethical leadership.
- Budget and personnel management skills.
Physical Requirements
Ability to attend meetings, travel, respond to emergencies, and perform administrative and field duties.
ADA Statement
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Performance Expectations
Demonstrate leadership, accountability, responsiveness and measurable operational results.
Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
