The Chief of Police serves as the highest-ranking law enforcement executive and provides strategic direction and administrative oversight for approximately 60 sworn and professional staff civilian personnel encompassing the Police Department, WEST COMM Dispatch Center, Animal Services, and Code Compliance. Reporting directly to the City Manager and serving as a key member of the City’s leadership team, the Chief is responsible for delivering responsive public-safety services while building a culture of integrity, professionalism, cooperation, and consistent accountability.
Please submit a letter of intent along with your resume. Please include at least six (6) references, with a minimum of three (3) professional.
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To view the job description, please click here JOB DESCRIPTION
For additional information about benefits & compensation, please reference our Human Resources site located at Human Resources | White Settlement, TX or the Police Recruiting site located at https://www.wstx.us/1466/Recruiting-Hiring
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Plans, organizes, directs, supervises, and coordinates the operations and activities of the City's Police Department, including its four divisions: Patrol, Investigations, Community Services, and Police Administration.
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In addition to law enforcement oversight, this position oversees and is responsible for code compliance and animal control services.
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Serve as the primary source for strategic public safety solutions in leading the department, including supporting the department’s most recently published Strategic Plan.
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Develop and establish departmental goals, implement objectives to meet those goals, and evaluate the effectiveness of goals on an annual basis.
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Maintain executive-level relationships with Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, Air Force Plan #4 Office of Special Investigations, Naval Criminal Investigative Service, U.S. Navy Police, Air Force Security Police, and the leadership team at the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth.
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Maintain and revise departmental policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with State law and best practices.
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Develop personnel recruitment, processing, selection, and training policies.
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Develop, justify, administer, and work within the annual budget for the Police Department for General Fund and Crime Control and Prevention District, as well as serve as liaison.
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Collaborate, communicate, and maintain efficient working relationships with the Civil Service Commission Board and Civil Service Director.
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Receive and evaluate complaints filed against departmental personnel; review and render decisions on the findings of internal affairs investigations; impose discipline as required.
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Communicate effectively and coherently while making presentations to the City Council, Crime Control and Prevention District, citizen / special interest groups, civil / volunteer groups, and other interested groups to inform regarding police services and programs.
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Maintain effective relationships with the Police Officer Association and community groups, establishing personal contacts and sources of information within the community.
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Ensure departmental training is conducted to comply with State requirements for personnel.
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Maintain the department’s Training Center License with the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
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Maintain the department’s accreditation through the Texas Police Chiefs Association Foundation.
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Maintain the department’s certification through Georgetown Law University in Maryland under the Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement (ABLE).
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Maintain meticulous departmental records along with the departmental jail and holding facility.
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Provide leadership and direction to subordinate officers and civilians; develop methods to increase productivity and keep morale high.
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Direct, instruct, review, and assist in the education and resolution of complex situations with subordinate personnel.
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Review major incidents to determine if departmental policies were complied with and provide training or discipline as necessary.
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Respond to major crimes, accident scenes, and emergencies; assume command of the incident.
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Provide assistance and information to citizens, news media, community organizations, city staff, and other local, state, or federal law enforcement agencies.
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Prepare administrative, investigative, presentations, and other reports in a clear, concise, and comprehensive manner using computer software programs, correct grammar, and punctuation.
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Operate and maintain a law enforcement vehicle in routine and emergencies, safely, while simultaneously using radio equipment.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or create a comprehensive list of duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may need to change to help drive our vision and fulfill our mission.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
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Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Police Science, or closely related field.
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Ten (10) years of progressively responsible law enforcement experience, including five (5) years in an executive command staff role (example: lieutenant, captain, or deputy chief if within one or two levels from the head of the agency).
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Graduate of the Bill Blackwood Law Enforcement Leadership Command College, Institute for Law Enforcement Administration Management College, FBI National Academy, FBI National Command Course, Senior Management Institute for Police, TCU LEAD Program, or equivalent executive leadership development course.
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Master Police Officer Certification from TCOLE or an equivalent state or federal authority; TCOLE certification must be obtained within twelve months of employment.
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Experience with budgeting, strategic planning, technology, investigations, and NIMS/Incident Command.
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National Incident Management System executive classes.
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ALERRT Training for executives as required by HB33.
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Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Texas.
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Must pass the annual firearms proficiency test.
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May reside outside the city limits; however, must be able to respond to emergency incidents within 30 minutes. (updated 8.10.2026)
DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE
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Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Police Science, or a closely related field.
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10-15 years of extensive law enforcement experience serving in a command staff role or higher as an assistant chief of an agency with 25-50 sworn or more.
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Municipal government, strategic planning, accreditation, or grand experience.
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Civil Service 143 experience.
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Demonstrated experience managing budgets, personnel, and organizational operations.
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Proven demonstration of ability to build positive relationships with the community, labor, and news media.
NOTE
Any work-related experience resulting in acceptable and proven proficiency levels in the above-required knowledge, skills, abilities, education, training, or licensing could be considered as a possible substitute for the above industry-specified training or experience requirements for this position.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Required physical abilities include sitting, handling/fine dexterity, vision acuity, stopping, climbing, hearing/talking, foot controls to drive, walking, and standing.
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Employee must be able to operate department machines, tools, equipment, and position-related work aides: firearms, computer, calculator, and police communication devices.
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Work environment involves risks that require safety precautions and training. Occasional exposure to physical hazards, combative situations, or physical and verbal abuse. Work environment involves time pressures, noisy/distracting environments, performing multiple tasks simultaneously, and frequent change of tasks.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City of White Settlement offers equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals and strictly prohibits the discrimination against qualified individuals based on disability. The City of White Settlement shall provide reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees who are otherwise qualified to perform the essential job duties when doing so does not create an undue hardship for the City. The City of White Settlement provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. The City of White Settlement is mandated by federal law to provide a drug-free working environment for the safety of its employees and the public. All employment is contingent upon passing a post-offer employment drug screen and physical, if applicable.
