Police Chief

Humble, TX
City Of Humble Police Department

Salary: $133,159.00 To $179,346.00 Annually

Position Summary:

The Chief of Police, as the chief administrative officer of the Humble Police Department, shall possess final authority in all matters of policy, operations, and discipline. The Chief of Police shall also be responsible for the efficient allocation of resources of personnel and materials provided to the department by the Humble City Council through the budgetary process. They shall exercise all the lawful powers of their office in assuring that these responsibilities are met, and they shall issue such orders as are necessary to ensure the effective performance of the department.

Essential Functions:

  • Be directly responsible to the Humble City Council and City Manager for the conduct of the department’s affairs.
  • Act as the executive director of the department.
  • Act with the Humble City Council in an advisory capacity, without vote.
  • As appropriate, make recommendations for the adoption of new city ordinances or, as needed, amendments to the existing municipal code.
  • Prepare periodic and special reports, and ensure that adequate, accurate records are maintained for all departmental activities.
  • Serve as liaison and cooperate with other law enforcement executives in the detection, apprehension and detention of wanted persons, as well as with other agencies as appropriate.
  • Ensure that all complaints from citizens are properly received and investigated.
  • Attend social functions and other public meetings to maintain good communications and favorable public relations.
  • Formulate and implement policies, regulations, and other orders governing the department’s responsibility for self-management and public accountability.
  • Organize, direct, and control all resources of the department to ensure the preservation of peace, protection of persons, and security of property within the parameters of applicable law.
  • Assign, detail or transfer any employee to or from any assignment whenever deemed necessary for the efficiency, discipline or morale of the department, or when such action is judged to be in the best interest of the department.
  • Investigate or cause to be investigated all cases of alleged or apparent misconduct by department members.
  • Stay informed of departmental affairs, ensuring that the duties and responsibilities of all members of the department are properly discharged through the established chain of command.
  • Maintain the internal affairs and disciplinary records of the department.
  • Assume responsibility for the overall discipline of the department and for the disposition of all disciplinary matters, up to and including suspensions and terminations.
  • Be responsible for preparing and submitting the department’s annual budget to the city manager.
  • Must oversee the fiscal affairs of the department and manage the department’s budget by controlling the expenditures of departmental appropriations throughout the fiscal year.
  • Oversee the recruitment and hiring of all department personnel.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Must be a United States citizen.
  • Minimum age requirement – 21 years of age.
  • Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License.
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Business Management, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
  • Completion of FBI National Academy and/or Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas Program, Southern Police Institute, Southwest Legal Command Management College or similar program.
  • Must possess a Master TCOLE License.
  • Prior experience as a Police Chief, or Deputy/Assistant Chief, or a command-level officer in a community similar in nature and size, or larger.
  • Ten years of experience in police work, with at least five years of supervisory experience, demonstrating knowledge of and proficiency in police department administration and organization, and leadership/management capabilities are required.
  • Must possess and maintain a good credit history and financial record.
  • Must be able to pass a background check.
  • Must be able to pass a drug and alcohol screening, physical and physical abilities test.