Director of Public Safety

Overview

The City of Rohnert Park, proudly known throughout the region as "The Friendly City," is centrally located in the North Bay, just 45 miles north of San Francisco. Covering seven square miles with a population of 44,000, the City is surrounded by unparalleled natural beauty including the Russian River Valley, the Sonoma Mountains, the scenic Pacific Coast, and Bodega Bay. As home to Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park enjoys the vitality of a college town while offering a wide variety of family-friendly outdoor recreation, cultural events, upscale dining, craft breweries, and more.

The City is seeking a collaborative, motivated, and forward-thinking professional to serve as its next Director of Public Safety. The ideal candidate will bring a comprehensive understanding of public safety operations, along with strong knowledge of fire suppression and law enforcement principles, investigative methods, rules of evidence, and the equipment, technology, and systems used in modern public safety organizations.

Qualified candidates possess the equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in police science, criminal justice, fire science, or a related field, and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in public safety enforcement and service work, including two (2) years as a Commander, Captain or similar management rank within a public safety organization. A master’s degree in business or public administration or a related field is preferred.

The annual salary range for the Director of Public Safety is $ - $; placement within this range is dependent on qualifications and experience.