Deputy Police Chief

Commerce City, CO
Commerce Police Department

Salary: $129,629.55 – $220,370.38 Annually.

Position Summary:

This position requires a high level of discretion, responsibility, and the ability to organize projects, set goals, and use effective strategies to achieve goals. This role will also entail running the agency’s day-to-day operations, directing and managing sworn and non-sworn personnel, and developing supervisors and managers into a strong team. Additionally, this person will coordinate assigned activities with other city departments and outside agencies and oversee all program policies and services at the Police Department while focusing on crime reduction, prevention, and community-responsive solutions. Work is performed under the general direction of the Police Chief and requires the exercise of significant initiative, judgment, and decision-making. This position reports to the Chief of Police.

Preferred Requirements:

  • Master’s Degree and completion of at least one advanced police leadership training. (e.g., FBI National Academy, Northwestern Police Staff and Command, or PERF Senior Management Institute for Police).