Police Chief
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$ 122974 - 187374
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Job Description
The Garner Police Chief leads the law enforcement program of the Town of Garner and is responsible for the protection of life and property through a varied program of enforcement detection investigation and prevention of crime and traffic accidents. The salary range for this position is $122974 $187374 annually with a midpoint of $152239. The offer will be commensurate with the selected candidates experience.
Broadly speaking the work of the Police Chief involves full managerial and supervisory responsibility including:
- Establishing operations and policies and identifying process and quality improvements;
- Creating and articulating a community policing philosophy;
- Establishing trust and credibility with the community;
- Facilitating the wellbeing and development of staff; Ensuring a highperformance team through coaching evaluation recognition and training;
- Establishing departmental vision and mission and communicating it to staff; and
- Planning for and implementing special law enforcement activities.
The Police Chief is also responsible for:
- Overseeing the preparation of special State Federal and local reports;
- Cooperating with other law enforcement agencies;
- Providing leadership for the Towns Emergency Operations Center (EOC);
- Building and maintaining cooperative and effective relationships with the community Town departments and Town Council;
- Using data to make informed operational and capital improvement decisions and requests;
- Overseeing the application of technology within the department; and
- Managing all department staff.
Position Qualifications
The qualified applicant for the position of Police Chief with the Garner Police Department will have a degree from an accredited college in criminal justice or public administration supplemented by advanced coursework in law enforcement administration and management and considerable management experience of a progressively responsible nature in law enforcement work or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A masters degree in a related field is preferred.
The ideal candidate will also be able to demonstrate a range of relevant knowledge experience skills and abilities:
Knowledge and Experience
- Law enforcement principles practices methods technology and equipment as well as CALEA accreditation
- State and federal laws local ordinances and policies of the Police Department
- Economic and social characteristics of small municipalities experiencing significant growth
- Policies and principles involved in public sector budgeting purchasing and personnel
- Application of information technology to law enforcement work
Skills and Abilities
- Communicating with staff in ways that motivate build trust and support alignment around objectives
- Use of various tactics in the application of deescalation and selfdefense tactics
- Making public presentations facilitating meetings providing excellent customer service approaching conflict resolution and problem solving through collaboration
- Managing a department including all related administrative and supervisory functions involving personnel and budget administration
- Establishing authority earning respect and leading and inspiring confidence among sworn and civilian staff as well as among elected municipal leadership
- Using data to systemically and strategically improve performance
- Acting with sound judgment and inspiring calm in routine and emergency situations
Special Requirements
The following certifications and licenses are requirements for this position:
- Valid North Carolina driver license
- Completion of the minimum requirements established by the North Carolina Justice Training and Standards Council for certified law enforcement officers
- Advanced law enforcement certification preferred
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To Apply
The Town of Garner is partnering with PoliHire in the search for the next Chief of the Garner Police Department. If you are interested in this position please send a letter of interest and resume outlining your experience to
This position is open until filled and may close at any time.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
