Police Chief

Stillwater, OK
Stillwater Police Department

Salary: $122,574.40- $161,532.80 annually

Closing Date: January 8, 2025

Position Summary:

Our Police Chief must demonstrate supportive leadership, with exceptional listening skills to ensure that every team member feels valued and heard. We maintain consistent expectations and accountability, ensuring that all officers are held to the same high standards, creating a fair and just working environment.

The ideal candidate will have extensive patrol experience and a proven track record of consistent enforcement of the law. Our approach to crime is in accordance with the law, reliable and fair.

Essential Functions:

  • Ultimately, the Police Chief must set the example of leadership, support, and unwavering dedication to ensure officers are equipped and prepared to handle the challenges of the job, while also supporting and uplifting others.
  • The role and duties of officers extend beyond the workday, and we understand they are exposed to crisis and responses that can be incredibly challenging.
  • The Chief serves at the helm to ensure officers are physically, mentally, and emotionally supported and prepared to safeguard our community and each other.

Requirements:

  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a senior level position of an equivalently sized police department; to also include well-rounded experience in multiple service functions.
  • Senior Management Institute for Police or FBI National Academy graduate preferred.
  • Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in criminology, law- enforcement, social science, public administration or a closely related field.
  • Meet requirements as defined in 11 O.S. §34-102.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Must obtain Oklahoma license within thirty days of hire.
  • Citizen of the of United States.