Chief of Police

Overview

The City of Missouri city seeks a highly qualified law enforcement professional with a demonstrated record of leadership, integrity, and community engagement. candidates should have a broad understanding of modern policing and experience leading in a complex, diverse municipal environment.

The salary for this position is commensurate with qualifications, with a starting salary of $. The City offers an excellent benefits package.

• Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in public administration, criminal justice, police science, management, or a related field; a master’s degree is preferred.
• Graduation from a nationally recognized senior command or executive leadership program, such as the FBI National Academy or a comparable program, is highly desirable.
• Candidates must have at least fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible law enforcement experience, including a minimum of five (5) years at the command staff level in a municipal law enforcement agency; experience in a comparable or larger jurisdiction is preferred.

• The successful candidate must have and maintain a valid Texas driver’s license and must be eligible to obtain a Texas peace officer license issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement within six months of appointment, or within an alternative timeframe approved by the City Manager.
• All applicants will be reviewed for consideration.

To apply for this amazing opportunity, submit your cover letter and resume to mi direct all inquiries to 65th north group, Dave ross, at  or .