Chief of Police

South Burlington, VT
South Burlington Police Department

Salary: $140,000.00 – $150,000.00 Annually

Closing Date: 5/23/2025

Position Summary:

The Chief of Police serves as a visionary leader, ensuring that the department operates effectively, responsibly, and in alignment with the evolving needs and values of the South Burlington Community. The leader in this position is responsible for the planning, direction, and oversight of all departmental operations, including budget management, training and development, and emergency response/crisis management. The Chief of Police directly oversees the Deputy Chief of Police, two Police Lieutenants, and one Executive Assistant.

Essential Functions:

  1. Plans, manages, assigns, directs, and inspects all aspects of the operations of the Police Department; consults with city officials in developing policies for the protection of life and property and the prevention and suppression of crime.
  2. Presents annual department budget including recommendations for equipment, personnel and special services and furnishes documentation to support requests to city manager and city council.
  3. Supervises the requisition and purchase of equipment and supplies; supervises the care and maintenance of equipment, apparatus, and station.
  4. Oversees the purchase and maintenance of equipment and apparatus in conformance with city and state guidelines or requirements.
  5. Prepares and manages department budget and finances within established parameters; oversees employee utilization of equipment and evaluate most efficient means of performing work.
  6. Maintains control of department expenditures and submits periodically regular and special reports on department activities.
  7. Maintains frequent contact and communication with city officials, the public and other police departments as necessary.
  8. Responds to emergencies and directs activities at crime scenes or related emergencies.
  9. Provides for the establishment and implementation of suitable training programs, maintenance and testing of equipment; develops and issues departmental rules and regulations.
  10. Supports staff in all aspects of performing their jobs, including conducting periodic performance appraisals for direct reports, providing constructive feedback, expanding staff skills, and setting work and professional development goals to maximize the performance and quality of staff and services.
  11. Attends conferences and seminars to maintain contacts with colleagues or the public for purposes of public relations, regional discussions and information gathering and exchange.
  12. Performs other necessary tasks or functions as is necessary to accomplish Department goals and objectives.

Requirements:

  1. Must have Bachelor’s degree and advanced training in law enforcement management required, equivalency considered.
  2. Master’s degree preferred.
  3. Ten years of progressively responsible law enforcement experience, with five years of experience at the policy development and management level, equivalency considered.
  4. Required police certifications and licenses.