Police Chief- City of Shawnee, Kansas Shawnee, Kansas, is the third largest city in Johnson County and offers a safe and friendly community lifestyle with easy access to two interstate highways (I-35 & I-435). Located approximately 10 miles southwest of downtown Kansas City, Missouri, Shawnee is an attractive and inviting place to live, work, and visit. The City is seeking an experienced and passionate leader to serve as Police Chief, replacing the incumbent who is retiring after 29 years of service. The successful individual must be a strong and visionary leader who is team-oriented, possesses exceptional communication skills, and utilizes a management style that supports mutual trust and openness among all levels of the Department’s operations, from line level to command staff, sworn, and non-sworn personnel. The Police Chief will be a key member of the City’s leadership team possessing highly developed and polished technical, communication and presentation skills with an ability to perform well under pressure and meet deadlines. The successful candidate will have in-depth knowledge and experience in the management of municipal police departments, especially those providing a high level of community engagement and advanced crime prevention and problem solving practices. Requirements:
This position has a hiring salary range of $130,000 - $160,000. Please apply online at: www.governmentresource.com/currentsearches For more information on this position contact: Lissa Barker, Senior Vice President Strategic Government Resources 817.266.0647 |