The City of Lakeland, Florida invites your interest in the position of Police Chief.

The Position

The Chief of Police Chief position entails highly responsible administrative and technical police work in the direction of all employees and activities of the Police Department. Work involves the responsibility for the efficient operation of the Police Department through control of its activities in taking measures to ensure crime prevention, protection of life and property and maintenance and restoration of order. Work requires the planning of activities and the selection, training, assignment, supervision and discipline of all department personnel. The Chief of Police must be a self-motivated individual who has the ability to work with considerable independence in carrying out police functions. Formulating policies and regulations governing activities of the Police Department in consultation with City officials and with the assistance of subordinate officers.

The Ideal Candidate

The City of Lakeland’s Chief of Police must be a self-confident, effective communicator, and an action oriented leader. They must possess excellent interpersonal skills and be able to successfully recognize, address, and manage change in a variety of public safety arenas. The ideal candidate will have a proven record of accomplishment in leading, managing and motivating a large, diverse, and talented team of both sworn and non-sworn law enforcement professionals. The ideal candidate also will be able to work effectively within the Lakeland community to develop and build consensus, and resolve conflicts. Lastly, the ideal candidate will possess a proven and successful record of providing guidance to senior management related to their decision-making processes that impact the community’s public safety.

• Lead with courage, while concurrently displaying a commitment to accountability, fairness, integrity, and sensitivity.

• Work successfully and responsively with members of diverse communities.

• Direct a professional police organization using a flexible approach to problem solving, and an emphasis on teamwork.

• Provide a vision for the future based upon community-oriented policing and a dedication to providing excellent service which enhances the quality of life for our citizens.

• Build strong relationships with all stakeholders by being open, accessible, and fully approachable.

• Work in a union environment representing management, and the City’s interests, while also being responsive to the needs of the Union membership.

• Clearly define and ensure the Department’s performance expectations are met, and that they are in line with stakeholder expectations.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in Police Science and Administration and Public Administration. Master’s Degree preferred. Four years of experience in a position with command responsibility in police work. Must maintain certification as a Law Enforcement Officer from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission.

Salary and Benefits

The Chief of Police position has an established salary range of $76,885 to $142,802 dependent on qualifications.

An excellent benefits package includes: medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance vacation, sick leave, holidays, educational assistance, the City of Lakeland’s Pension Plan and an optional 457 deferred compensation plan. A car allowance and other executive compensation features are also available. This position will provide an opportunity to work with a police department that has been recognized as one of the most professional and innovative departments in the state of Florida and live in a progressive community that is ideally located and offers an exceptional quality of life. How To Apply

Qualified candidates please submit your application and resume online by visiting our website at www.lakelandgov.net/civilservice/employment. This position is open until filled however, it may close at any time without notice.

Candidates who are selected as finalists for this position will be subject to a criminal history/credit/ driver’s license check and social security verification.

The City of Lakeland is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.

Application Close Date: 9/30/2010

Are you passionate about public service? Are you an experienced law enforcement professional with a personal commitment to community engagement? Are you looking for a progressive, family-oriented, growing community in which to continue your career?

The City of Olympia seeks a Police Chief who is a well-rounded law enforcement executive with significant experience in leadership positions across a variety of common law enforcement functions (Patrol, Administration, Special Assignments, Investigations, etc.). In addition, he or she must be aware of how the Police Department fits into the bigger picture of City government and must establish and maintain excellent working relationships with his or her peers across departmental lines. The successful candidate must be comfortable being out in the community and establishing himself or herself as a constant presence and contributor.

The Olympia Police Department is currently staffed by 65 full-time commissioned officers, 30 full-time civilian employees and 2 part-time civilian employees, all highly trained and dedicated to the Department. The operating budget of the Department in 2010 is $12.8 million.

The Department is divided into three divisions – Field Operations, Support Services and Administrative Services.

Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a degree in Law Enforcement, Political Science, Public Administration or a related field and five years of increasingly responsible experience in law enforcement administration and leadership. An advanced degree is strongly preferred. Competitive candidates will possess demonstrated experience with the application of contemporary law enforcement practices, demonstrated experience managing in a significant labor relations environment, and demonstrated application of contemporary personnel management practices.

The City of Olympia is a progressive Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to the non-discriminatory treatment of all persons in employment and the delivery of services and resources. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Please send resume and cover letter as soon as possible but no later than October 1, 2010 to:

Waldron & Company
info@waldronhr.com
1100 Olive Way, Suite 1800
Seattle, WA 98101
206.441.4144 – 206.441.5213 (fax)

Application Close Date: 10/1/2010

The Town of Natick seeks a highly motivated, accomplished and visionary law enforcement leader to serve as the next Chief of Police.

Natick is a suburban residential community with a population of approximately 32,000 located in Middlesex County approximately 18 miles southwest of Boston. The Town covers roughly 16 square miles and hosts the largest retail mall in New England, the Natick Collection located on Route 9.

The Police Chief is a non-civil service position serving as chief administrative officer of the department in all matters of policy, operations, and discipline appointed by the Board of Selectmen, the Chief reports to the Town Administrator for general administrative and policy guidance. The Chief is responsible for the planning, directing, coordinating, controlling and staffing of all activities for the department.

The department operations are housed in a modern facility shared with the Natick Fire Department. Staffing is comprised of four Lieutenants, eleven Sergeants, and 37 Police Officers. In addition, the Police Department oversees a combined (Fire, Medical and Police) Public Safety Dispatch Center, which is comprised of nine full-time and three part-time Dispatchers. The Chief is responsible for labor relations among the three unions that represent the Superior Officers, Patrol Officers, and Dispatchers.

A competitive compensation package will be negotiated with the successful candidate. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in law enforcement an advanced degree in police science, criminal justice or a related field is preferred. Candidates must have a minimum of ten years of progressively responsible work experience in law enforcement of which a minimum of five years has been served in a supervisory capacity. Candidates must have completed an academic program authorized by the Massachusetts Municipal Training Committee or an equivalent academy acceptable to the MPTC. A full description of the position and the necessary requirements for consideration are available at www.natickma.org. Interested candidates are required to forward in confidence, their resume, credentials and a cover letter to:

Director of Personnel
Town of Natick
13 East Central Street
Natick, MA 01760

or email him at rtranfaglia@natickma.org

All applications must be received by September 20, 2010.

Application Close Date: 9/20/2010

The Police Executive Research Forum (PERF), a leading national police membership and research institution based in Washington, DC, seeks a Research Director. PERF focuses on critical issues in policing, such as police use-of-force, violent crime trends and prevention, officer safety, technology issues, racial bias in policing, evaluation of what works, performance measurement, and community policing. PERF has earned a national reputation for identifying emerging trends and developing best practices. PERF has an excellent relationship and track record of collaborating with police agencies across the nation. These relationships provide PERF researchers with a unique level of access to conduct high profile law enforcement projects and are instrumental to PERF’s consistent record of high participation rates.

Responsibilities include: The successful candidate will lead a diverse research team with responsibilities in the following areas: Leading and providing scientific guidance to research studies, designing research studies in collaboration with other staff, overseeing data collection and statistical analyses, writing reports and papers for publication, gathering/assessing intelligence on upcoming research opportunities, writing and managing proposals and grant applications, enhancing the professional prestige and external recognition of PERF research, mentoring research staff, and oversight of financial and administrative aspects of ongoing research projects.

Qualifications: A Master’s degree (Ph.D. preferred) in criminology, sociology, economics or related social science is required, with practical experience desired. The applicant should have ten to fifteen years of work experience in positions of increasing responsibility in research, with experience in business development and project management.

Candidates should be able to work constructively within a collaborative research environment and effectively lead research teams. Experience in applying for research funding from multiple sources is required, including the ability to independently draft and manage contract proposals and grant applications. Proven track record to attract external funding is expected. Skills in time management, personal organization, and setting priorities to meet project, proposal, and administrative needs in a timely fashion are expected.

Candidates should have experience with the design and execution of social science research and in publishing research results. Applicants should have an ability to present ideas, findings and recommendations effectively, both orally and in writing. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience and knowledge of the principles of research design and data analyses, with knowledge of and practitioner experience in the substantive area of policing being a plus.

Applying for a position at PERF: PERF offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits.

Send letter of interest and resume to PERF, Attn: Chuck Wexler, Executive Director or Andrea Luna, Chief of Staff, 1120 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite 930, Washington, DC 20036, or email your letter of interest and resume to aluna@policeforum.org. Application review will start in April 2010 and continue until the position is filled. PERF is an equal opportunity employer that values and actively seeks diversity in the workforce. For more information on PERF, please see our website at www.PoliceForum.org

Application Close Date:

Fenton has been enlisted to help the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Foundation find a top-flight communicator to lead its communications and marketing activities as they move toward groundbreaking in October for a National Law Enforcement Officers Museum near the National Mall in downtown Washington, D.C. The mission of the 23 –year-old organization is to increase appreciation for law enforcement professionals and to provide information that will help promote law enforcement and public safety. More information about the organization can be found at www.nleomf.org. The job description and details on how to apply are at http://bit.ly/bGQBMN

Application Close Date: 10/15/2010