Chief of Police – Greeley, CO 

With 300 days a year of sunshine and panoramic mountain views, the City of Greeley, Colorado, is a beautiful place to call home. This city offers small-town charm and big-city attractions and entertainment, with thrilling outdoor adventures, amazing arts and culture experiences, and excellent educational opportunities. Greeley has a population of 108,975 in 46.4 square miles at an elevation of 4,658 feet. It is projected to increase to over 135,000 residents in 10 years. The city is located 52 miles northeast of Denver and 30 miles east of the front range of the majestic Rocky Mountains, near the confluence of the Cache la Poudre and South Platte Rivers. It has access to US Route 34 and US Highway 85, only about 20-30 minutes from Interstate 25. 

The City of Greeley seeks an experienced, strong leader with unquestionable integrity, personal and organizational accountability, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion to serve as its next Chief of Police. This person will be a genuine, humble, and engaging police executive, who leads by example and models the way for others to follow. 

This position requires a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, public administration, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university; a master’s degree is preferred. At least 10 years of full-time professional law enforcement experience, including five years of supervisory experience at the rank of Lieutenant or higher, is required. A combination of related education or specialized technical training of equivalent length will be considered. Out of state candidates will need to receive Provisional Certification from Colorado POST prior to start date. Experience in a similar sized department or larger preferred. 

Provisional Certification information can be found at:
https://post.colorado.gov/certification/certification-types/provisional-certification 

Full certification must be obtained within six months of hire. 

The annual salary range for this position is $145,600 - $218,400 depending on qualifications and experience. 

Please apply online at https://www.governmentresource.com/executive-recruitment/open-recruitments/greeley-co-chief-of-police 

First review of applications: March 20, 2022 

For more information on this position contact:
Eddie Salame, Senior Vice President, SGR
[email protected]
817-239-2930