Police Chief at City of Spring Hill Kansas in Spring Hill, Kansas

Job Description:

The City of Spring Hill, Kansas seeks a highly qualified, dynamic professional to provide leadership, management and direction in our Police Department. Are you ready to partner with as well as protect and serve this growing community, while leading a team of dedicated Officers? If so, apply now!!! We offer excellent comprehensive benefits including 100% City paid medical, dental and vision premiums for the 2024-2025 Plan Year. We also offer other great benefits such as vision care allotment, paid leave, holiday pay, KP&F retirement and a City of Spring Hill Retirement package. Start a great new career with the City of Spring Hill.

Residency requirement to live within the City of Spring Hill. An exception may be considered but consideration is not a guarantee of approval. Position will be posted until February 8, 2025. Submissions will be reviewed as they are received.

Brief Description of Duties:
The Police Chief is responsible for directing and overseeing the activities and operations of the Police Department; maintaining enforcement of applicable Federal, State and local laws and ordinances; coordinating assigned activities with other City departments and outside agencies; participating in high level organizational decision making. The Police Chief has internal control over police activities and personnel and exercises discretion in the administration of the department.

Performs a variety of complex administrative, managerial, and professional duties in planning, coordinating, and directing the activities of the Police Department.

Provides effective leadership ensuring the functions within the Police Department are focused within an environment that is conducive to recognizing the creative attributes of officers and civilians.

Ensures that the department offers and maintains an effective and positive Community Oriented Policing philosophy for the purpose of maintaining the highest possible credibility level within the area.

Manages and leads police department staff including administration, operations, and civilian operations directly or indirectly.

Develops, implements, monitors, and adjusts effective communication systems throughout the police department.

Plans, coordinate, manages and evaluates police department operations.

Develops, administers and interprets policies and procedures for the Department.

Ensures compliance with changing requirements in local, state and federal laws.

Prepares, reviews and coordinates City Council agenda and work session items applicable to the Police Department; attends City Council meetings and public hearings.

Initiates internal investigations and directs corrective action.

Prepares and presents the annual budget; prepares rational for additional budget and FTEs.

Ensures appropriate training, accreditation and certification of Department personnel.

Prepares and submits periodic reports to the City Administrator regarding the Departments activities.

Attends conferences and meetings to keep abreast of current trends in the field, represents the City and the Police Department in a variety of local, county, state, and other meetings.

Cooperates with County, State, and Federal law enforcement of officers.

Ensures laws and ordinances are enforced and public peace and safety is maintained.

Duties, responsibilities, scheduling, shift assignments and work location, may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.

Application Process:
100% City paid medical, dental and vision premiums offered for the 2024-2025 Plan Year. We also offer other great benefits such as vision care allotment, paid leave, holiday pay, KP&F retirement and a City of Spring Hill Retirement package. Start a great new career with the City of Spring Hill.

Complete our online application and upload your cover letter and resume at https://www.springhillks.gov/.

"The City of Spring Hill, Kansas values an inclusive workforce by providing equal opportunities for all applicants and employees as an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion or sexual orientation. All employment decisions at the City of Spring Hill, Kansas are based on operational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, sex or gender, gender identity or expression including transgender status, citizenship, religion or creed, age, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry or national origin, military status or service in the military. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics and encourage applicants of all identities, backgrounds and cultures to apply. All dimensions of diversity in the workplace are welcomed by us and we aim to extend that inclusivity to the partners we work with."

Residency requirement to live within the City of Spring Hill. An exception may be considered but consideration is not a guarantee of approval. Position will be posted until February 8, 2025. Submissions will be reviewed as they are received.

Pay, Education & Experience:
Salary range is $131,788.80 to $197,683.20. Actual starting pay depends on the experience and skills considered during the offer process. Relocation expenses may be considered during the offer process as well.

Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Criminology, Police Science, Criminal Justice, Public Administration or other relevant field. Experience may substitute for degree at a one-to-one ratio. .

Master's degree preferred.

Ten years progressively responsible law enforcement experience in command of police operations with considerable management experience; must be certified by Kansas Law Enforcement Training Commission.

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