Police Chief
Salary: Up to $18,167 per month
The City of San Gabriel is seeking its next Police Chief.
The Police Chief is an at-will position and works closely with the City Manager, overseeing the San Gabriel Police Department and its programs and services. The Police Chief serves as the public face of the department and works to build strong relationships with community members, city officials and other stakeholders.
If you are an innovative leader who enjoys working with a diverse population and are eager to lead an evolving, community-centric public safety department, then we want to hear from you!
The Police Chief will:
• Lead the department’s overall direction and growth
• Optimize existing community policing programs such as the School & Community Engagement Program and the Crime Prevention & Diversion Program
• Partner with community stakeholders and organizations
• Hold public safety townhall meetings
• Uphold community policing standards
• Develop and maintain a cohesive pipeline of employees
• Provide excellent service to the community
The next Police Chief for San Gabriel is:
• A leader who can set a vision for the department and inspire and motivate the team to work towards its goals
• A practitioner of modern public safety practices and can bring to life community-centric strategies
• Culturally competent and can effectively engage with people from different backgrounds and cultures
• Empathic and understands the needs and concerns of diverse communities, as well as the experiences and challenges faced by police officers
• Collaborative and enjoys developing strong partnerships with various community groups
• Adaptable to changing circumstances and can navigate and operate in a political landscape
• Honest, ethical and transparent in his/her actions and decisions
• A strategic thinker
• A creative problem-solver
The Police Chief must possess the following:
• At least five (5) years of experience working at the rank of Police Lieutenant (or its equivalent or higher) for a local, county, or state law enforcement agency
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, public administration, or a closely related field
• P.O.S.T. Management Certificate
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License and ability to maintain a satisfactory driving record while employed with the city
The following are highly desired and/or preferred qualifications:
• Three (3) or more years of experience working at the rank of Police Captain (or its equivalent or higher) for a local, county, or state law enforcement agency
• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, public administration, or a closely related field
• P.O.S.T. Executive Certificate, P.O.S.T. Command College Graduate, or F.B.I. National Academy Graduation Certificate