Police Chief

Burbank, CA
Burbank Police Department

Salary: $301,498.56.

Closing Date: 1/24/2025

Position Summary:

The Police Chief plans, organizes, and directs the maintenance of law and order, the protection of life and property, the regulation of traffic, the apprehension, arrest and detention of law violators, and the maintenance of police records, communications center, and jail facilities. The Chief determines policies to be followed by personnel with respect to public relations, policing of public areas, regulation and inspection of police enforced licenses, and cooperation with other law enforcement agencies. This position also confers with City officials, civic groups and citizens on law enforcement problems.

Essential Functions:

  • Assisting in the development of regulatory ordinances and laws regarding public safety.
  • Coordinating City law enforcement activities with those of other agencies.
  • Analyzing budgetary problems and submitting an annual budget for consideration.
  • Determining personnel policies and broad training requirements and making final decisions on all appointments, promotions, dismissals, and disciplinary actions made in the Department.
  • Consulting with division heads and advising on departmental problems.
  • Supervising special studies and preparation of comprehensive reports.

Requirements:

  • This typically includes graduation from a four-year college or university, with a degree in police science or administration, along with five (5) years of progressively responsible supervisory and administrative experience in a comparable police department.
  • Three (3) of the five years shall be equivalent in type and level to at least that of a Captain within the Burbank Police Department.
  • It is preferred that candidates hold, or be qualified to hold, a P.O.S.T. Management Certificate on the final day of filing for the examination as well as a valid California Class “C” driver’s license or equivalent at time of appointment.