Police Chief

Killdeer, ND
Killdeer Police Department

Salary: $83,200-$108,596.40

Position Summary:

Serves as department head with overall responsibility for management, administration and law enforcement activities.

Essential Functions:

  • Plans, organizes, directs and reviews the operations of the police department.
  • Recommends to the City Commission full complement of personnel actions such as interviewing, hiring, suspending, discharging, disciplining, coaching, and assigning department personnel.
  • Schedules work shifts and oversee officer training.
  • Inspects patrol officers’ appearance and periodically check patrol vehicles for conformance to city standards.
  • Supervises and coordinates the collection and security of evidence.
  • Oversees inventory and maintenance programs for all departmental equipment and vehicles. Performs and/or coordinates appropriate level of repairs and services.
  • Advises the Police Commissioner about police and department affairs and the City Administrator as appropriate to the affairs of the city.
  • Prepares monthly reports for commission review about patrol activities and departmental operations.

Requirements:

  • Associate Degree in Law Enforcement or the Sciences preferred
  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred
  • Valid ND POST license or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire
  • Valid ND driver’s license with required endorsements within 30 days of hire
  • Five (5) years experience as a full-time licensed police officer and two (2) years of supervisory (administrative and personnel) experience preferred
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other Microsoft Office applications along with law enforcement specific software and systems