Police Lieutenant

Town of Chester, VT
Chester Police Department

Salary: $73,000 – $78,000.

Position Summary:

Chester is seeking an individual who has strong leadership and communication skills. The most qualified candidate will not only demonstrate strong leadership but be prepared to build collaborative coalitions and relationships that will put forth a clear strategy on how to address the public safety needs of Chester. The top candidate to become the next Lieutenant must show an understanding of current justice systems issues and how to address them in a professional and positive manner. Foremost, the new Lieutenant must be able to continue to build upon trust in the community, in the justice community, and with the staff of CPD. This is a working Lieutenant position and is expected to cover shifts and respond to calls for service.

Essential Functions:

  • The next Lieutenant of the CPD will need to have a proven track record as a visionary leader, transparent and a history of trust building through collaborative coalition building.
  • The candidate will need to understand the concept of procedural justice for the community and members of the CPD.
  • The Lieutenant will need to be a forward-thinking individual that understands the importance of creating a culture of safety.
  • The candidate must demonstrate an understanding of 21st Century Policing and be able to apply best practices that are appropriate in today’s policing profession.
  • The Lieutenant must be able to demonstrate an understanding of how the CPD can engage the community in the co-production of public safety in Chester.

Requirements:

  • The new Lieutenant will have a minimum of ten years’ experience to include a direct supervisory role.
  • The ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate an ability to manage a department the size and scope of Chester. Ideally, the best candidate should have leadership training.
  • Experience should include developing strategies to build community coalitions that raise the safety of
    communities and address pressing issues in the community. In addition, candidates must have experience working in a similar governing structure.
  • The selected candidate must be certified or able to be certified as a police officer in Vermont. The candidate must be willing to submit to an extensive background investigation to include a polygraph.
  • Possession of a minimum of an Associate Degree is preferred.
  • Executive level training in executive
    leadership development is desired.