Police Chief

Missouri City, TX
Missouri Police Department

Salary: $131,622.00 – $200,212.00 Annually

Position Summary:

The Missouri City Police Department values respect, cooperation, and community engagement. The next Chief of Police will uphold these values, maintain high professional standards, and actively engage with the community. The ideal candidate is someone defined by innovative thinking and a collaborative spirit, backed by substantial managerial experience in law enforcement, exemplary interpersonal competencies, and an unwavering commitment to customer service.

Essential Functions:

  • Uphold community engagements and maintain high professional standards.
  • Incorporate community members into law enforcement strategies.
  • Foster a positive organizational culture and bolster department morale.
  • Identify potential challenges and propose innovative solutions.

Requirements:

  • A Bachelor’s degree is required; a Master’s degree is preferred.
  • Candidates must have fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible law enforcement experience, which must include five (5) years of police command staff experience, preferably in a municipality.
  • Candidates must be licensed by the State of Texas Commission on Law Enforcement or can become licensed within the first six months of employment.
  • A Master Police Officer and Instructor’s Certificate is desirable.