Chief of Police

Palmer Lake, CO
Town of Palmer Lake Police Department

Salary: $86,500

Position Summary:

The Town of Palmer Lake is seeking an experienced, strategic, team-oriented leader for the position of Police Chief. This position serves as a key member of the management team and is responsible for the overall direction, operation and leadership of the Police Department. The next Chief of Police will be a visible and experienced leader, with demonstrated administrative, operational and tactical skills. The Chief of Police will exercise sound judgement when managing personnel, the budget and other resources, when evaluating key decisions in law enforcement matters as well as decisions impacting the organization and the community

Essential Functions:

  • Create a cohesive team and lead by example, ability to motivate and empower personnel, committed to
    providing ongoing training to ensure the safety of officers and the community, and be a mentor who trains and develops personnel with integrity;
  • Be an effective communicator who listens and keeps department staff, leadership and the community informed about public safety matters, assist other town departments, and align with the values of the organization;
  • Be visible and engaged in the community, understanding and appreciating the community lifestyle, and be
    diplomatic in the approach to problem solving, effectively managing sensitive law enforcement matters.

Requirements:

  • Interested individuals must be Colorado P.O.S.T. certified.
  • Possess a valid, clean Colorado driver’s license;
  • A bachelor’s degree, experience and training exceeding ten (10) years of service, including a leadership role for a minimum of five (5) years at command level, or a combination of education and experience showing proven progressive responsibility.
  • A degree in public or business administration, criminal justice or a related field is preferred.
  • Advanced administrative training, specialty roles, FBI training/academy is preferred.