Chief of Police

The City of Missouri City seeks a Chief of Police who is an experienced, forward-thinking law enforcement executive with a strong commitment to professional policing, community engagement, and organizational leadership. The Chief of Police serves as the City’s chief law enforcement officer and oversees the Police Department’s overall direction, administration, and performance. Reporting to the City Manager, the Chief of Police is a key member of the City’s executive leadership team and works closely with city leadership and community stakeholders.

The Chief is expected to provide sound professional advice, exercise independent judgment, and implement City policies and strategic priorities in ways that reflect the City’s values and commitment to transparency, accountability, and service.

The Chief of Police is responsible for establishing the organizational vision, setting departmental priorities, and ensuring the effective delivery of police services across all functional areas. This includes oversight of operations, investigations, training, professional standards, budgeting, labor relations, and personnel development. The Chief fosters a positive organizational culture that emphasizes ethical leadership, continuous improvement, and employee engagement. Community presence and engagement are central expectations of the role.

The Chief of Police is expected to be highly visible and accessible, actively involved throughout the community, and to build trust and strong working relationships with residents, businesses, schools, and regional partners.

The successful candidate will value open communication and collaborative problem‑solving. The Chief of Police must balance the expectations of modern policing with the needs and values of a diverse and growing community. The City seeks a leader who is confident, approachable, and decisive, and who understands the importance of aligning departmental operations with the City of Missouri City’s broader goals and mission.