Chief of Police

Glasgow Police Department; Glasgow (MT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance or in-lieu of benefits

Retirement in the MPORS

Vacation, sick leave and paid holidays

Job summary

Glasgow Police Department in Glasgow, Montana is seeking a qualified individual for the Full-Time position of Chief of Police. The successful candidate will oversee police operations, needing significant experience and a relevant bachelor’s degree. Candidates must also demonstrate strong communication abilities and manage stressful situations effectively.

Benefits include retirement, health insurance, vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays. Residency in the City of Glasgow is required for this position. Salary is negotiable based upon experience and education.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen and of legal age to perform duties under MT law.
• Must possess a valid MT driver's license and MT POST certification.
• Ten years of police work experience, with three years at a supervisory level.

Responsibilities

• Handle several tasks simultaneously.
• Work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• React quickly and effectively in stressful situations.

Skills

Verbal/written communication skills

Motivation and temperament

Ability to react in stressful situations

Education

Bachelor's degree in police science, law enforcement, criminal justice, or related field

Job description

Chief of Police Position Opening

City of Glasgow, Montana, a community of approximately 3,200 people, is accepting applications for the Full‑Time position of Chief of Police.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen
• Legal age to perform duties under MT law
• Possess a MT driver's license
• Possess MT POST certification, or be able to obtain within 12 months of hire (if holding certification from another state)
• Must be able to take the Montana Law Enforcement Physical Abilities Test (MPAT)
• Not have been convicted of a crime for which the person could have been imprisoned in a federal or state penitentiary; no felony and no domestic abuse convictions
• Be of good moral character, as determined by a thorough background investigation
• Graduation from a college or university with a bachelor's degree in police science, law enforcement, criminal justice, public administration or a closely related field
• Ten (10) years of experience in police work, three years of which must have been equivalent to police sergeant or higher having direct supervision over subordinates
• Completion of the basic law enforcement training academy or equivalent; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrate communication skills, temperament, motivation, and other characteristics necessary to the accomplishment of the duties and functions of a peace officer, as determined through an oral examination
• Be able to legally possess firearms
• Possess necessary knowledge, skills and abilities typically obtained through education and experience to act as a Police Officer
• Possess good verbal/written communication skills (Reference MCA 7‑32‑303)

Responsibilities

• Handle several tasks simultaneously
• React quickly and effectively in stressful situations
• Work nights, weekends, and holidays
• Residency in the City of Glasgow is required

Background Check

The City of Glasgow retains the right to perform a criminal background check and a personality evaluation on individuals considered for this position.

Salary & Benefits

Salary is negotiable based upon education and experience.

Benefits include retirement in the MPORS, health insurance or in‑lieu of benefits, vacation, sick and paid holidays.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Glasgow is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.