Chief of Police

City of Quinlan, TX; Quinlan (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Quinlan, Texas is seeking a Chief of Police to lead the Quinlan Police Department, directing operations, budgeting, and community policing efforts. The successful candidate will supervise all police personnel, ensure professional service, and coordinate with city officials and external agencies.

This leadership role requires strategic vision, strong integrity, and a commitment to public safety in Quinlan.

Qualifications

• Modern principles of police administration and operations.
• Community policing philosophy and crime prevention.
• Knowledge of laws and records management relevant to police work.
• Supervisory and budgeting methods for a municipal department.
• Ability to supervise personnel and enforce department policies.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, and manage all Police Department operations.
• Promote community policing and crime prevention initiatives.
• Ensure integrity and performance standards across personnel and records.
• Develop and administer the department budget and purchasing.
• Maintain coordination with City staff and external agencies.
• Oversee training needs and program development.

Skills

Police supervision

Budget management

Community policing

Law enforcement

Report writing

Interagency coordination

Training oversight

Education

Two-year college degree in Law Enfor./Criminal Justice

FBI National Academy graduate

TCOLE Advanced/Master Certificate

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice

Job description

Format for PrintingOpenOpen Until Filled$100,000.00 - $120,000.00

Job Title: Chief of Police

Department: Police Department

FLSA: Exempt

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in this class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Summary

Plans, organizes, directs and coordinates the operation and activities of the Quinlan Police Department; administers the effective and efficient use of personnel, funds, facilities, equipment and time; responsible for assigning, directing, and inspecting work performed in the area of law enforcement and the prevention of crime. Highly responsible position involving supervision and leadership of all police personnel; ensuring continued implementation of a community policing philosophy; administering the affairs of the Police Department; assisting with the preparation and administering of the annual budget; interacting with the community members and various groups, organizations and agencies; cooperating with other City departments heads and staff and performing patrol duties as required.

Supervision Received

Works under the general supervision of the City Administrator.

Supervision Exercised

Exercises full supervision and leadership over all Police Department personnel including staff, reserves and volunteers.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, directs, supervises and manages all of the operations and activities of the Police Department to ensure the preservation of order, protection of life and property, enforcement of laws and municipal ordinances, investigation and prevention of crime, drug and alcohol abuse prevention and enforcement, and the provision of professional, efficient and progressive service to the City of Quinlan.
• Promotes and ensures continued operation and implementation of the City’ community policing philosophy, Crime Prevention, and other programs, if offered.
• Ensures the highest standard of performance and integrity for the City of Quinlan Police Department.
• Formulates and enforces departmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures and is responsible for ensuring proper maintenance and dissemination of all departmental records, books, files, property, evidence and equipment.
• Establishes and maintains a clear chain of command with defined channels of communications, responsibility, accountability, and authority. Establishes work schedules to ensure the Police Department function in an orderly, professional, efficient and cost-effective manner while providing the maximum possible law enforcement services for the community.
• As a department head, performs the appropriate role as defined by the City personnel policies relating to hiring, discharge, discipline, suspension, promotion, demotion and commendations of all Quinlan Police Department personnel. Evaluates the performance of department personnel. Performs internal investigations; keeps the City Administrator/City Attorney informed of all ongoing internal investigations.
• Monitors the training program needs of the Police Department and ensures those recognized and defined needs are met.
• Monitors and controls departmental expenditures to ensure compliance with the City’s policies and procedures and local budget law.
• Assesses departmental needs; responsible for Police Department purchases of equipment and supplies in accordance with City purchasing policies and procedures; prepares bid specifications for equipment purchases when required.
• Maintains current knowledge of outside grant and funding programs; prepares applications for such funds as authorized by the City Council; administers such programs as required.
• Ensures all Police Department equipment apparatus, vehicles and office/work areas are continuously maintained in a state of good repair and cleanliness.
• Maintains current knowledge of applicable City ordinances, state and federal laws, case law and changes in law enforcement methods and techniques. Monitors City ordinances for needed revisions and makes appropriate recommendations to the City Administrator and City Council.
• Confers with, advises and recommends to the City Council, City Administrator, Mayor, Department Heads and employees in courses of action in areas of public safety, law enforcement, drug and alcohol abuse prevention, crime prevention and education, traffic safety and traffic control.
• Conducts data research and analyzes information in the preparation of various reports for the City Administrator, City Council, general public and the media.
• Establishes and maintains an effective public relations program between the Quinlan Police Department and the community to promote a positive and professional image and reputation. Addresses and advises citizens, civic groups, business people and other community leaders on police matters and/or other City matters as needed. Prepares or supervises the preparation of departmental news releases. Works with the City Administrator in all matters regarding press releases.
• Formulates and maintains cooperative working relationships with, and confers with, other law enforcement agencies, attorneys, judges, officials in other jurisdictions, state legislative and administrative officials, other City departments and the media.
• Performs or supervises the performance of personnel background investigations as requested.
• Ensures the integrity and confidentiality of the TCIC/NCIC system. Insures the integrity and conducts biannual audits of the property/evidence room and all inventory contained therein.
• Other duties as required by the City Administrator.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

The following knowledge, skills and abilities must be possessed, or the candidate must be able to explain and demonstrate that he/she can perform the essential job functions described herein, with or without reasonable accommodations, using another combination of knowledge, skills and ability required for this position and the omission of specific items does not exclude them from the position:

Knowledge Of

• Modern principles, practices and techniques of police administration, organization and operations.
• Community Policing techniques and philosophies.
• Technical and administrative aspects of crime prevention, criminal investigation, drug and alcohol abuse prevention, patrol procedures, traffic control and safety, accident investigation, records management and the care and custody of persons and property.
• City, county, state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to police operations, practices and responsibilities.
• Business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation and composition.
• Supervisory, management administrative methods and techniques.
• Judicial procedures.
• Police Department policies, procedures and emergency response plans.
• Equipment, materials and supplies utilized in police services.
• Purchasing methods and techniques.
• Departmental budgeting methods and procedures.
• Departmental records keeping and filing systems including TCIC/NCIC access.

Skill In

• The operation of a motor vehicle and other police communications and emergency equipment including mobile and portable radios, sirens, emergency lighting and computer terminals.
• The use of a department approved or issued handgun, shotgun, rifle and ammunition; including assembly, disassembly, cleaning, and qualifying.
• Performance of the duties required for this position will necessitate the use and operation of a variety of other law enforcement tools and equipment, including but not limited to handheld radar, chemical weapons, baton, handcuffs, first-aid equipment, fingerprinting equipment, and evidence collection tools, devices and packages, computer hardware and software, TCIC/NCIC systems.

Ability To

• Prepare concise, accurate and comprehensive reports and correspondence.
• Communicate effectively and convincingly with the public and employees.
• Work harmoniously and cooperatively with the public, co-workers, subordinates, City Administration and City Council and other appointed officials.
• Develop and implement sound work practices in regard to scheduling and budgeting; plan work schedules in order to meet work flow demands in a timely and efficient manner.
• Work under pressure, stress and public antipathy; handle verbal abuse and abusive language.
• Understand, follow and deliver written and oral instructions.
• Demonstrate well-developed personal qualities of leadership persuasion, patience, perseverance, thoroughness, firmness, flexibility, understanding, compassion and independent decision making.
• Derive pertinent information from the public, co-workers and records.
• Assess departmental needs and make decisions and/or recommendations relating to personnel, materials and supplies, equipment and training in accordance with established City policies.
• Work independently with little or no supervision.
• Administer City, county, state, and federal laws effectively to promote and manage public safety.
• Analyze and understand technical information and reports and apply them to the City of Quinlan’s Police Department operations, policies and procedures.
• Effectively motivate department personnel; recognize the lack of personnel effectiveness and bring about a positive performance and effectiveness.
• Utilize physical force and/or deadly physical force in accordance with established policies and procedures and state/case laws’ regarding the “Continuum of Force” standards to ensure the use of force is necessary and reasonable.
• Conduct public speaking presentations as requested or required.
• Direct, effectively and with good judgment, the operation of personnel and equipment under both emergency and non-emergency conditions.
• Coordinate Police Department activities and efforts with other City departments.
• Perform all duties normally associated with a Patrol Officer.

Desired Minimum Qualifications

• Combination of knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the duties and job functions described herein.
• Minimum five years experience in law enforcement with at least three (3) years in a supervisory or command position.
• Education equivalent to a minimum of a two (2) year college degree in Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice or related field or discipline, or a graduate of the FBI National Academy, or a combination of education and/or experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the required work as described herein.
• Possession of a TCOLE Advanced and Master Certificate or bachelor’s degree in criminal justice.
• Possession of a valid Texas driver’s license or the ability to obtain one by the time of appointment.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of Chief of Police, the employee works both indoors, primarily in an office environment, and outdoors, often in inclement weather conditions, including but not limited to rainy, wet, humid, snow, ice, cold and hot weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, in high and precarious locations, exposed to explosives, is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, airborne and bloodborne pathogens, toxic, caustic or carcinogenic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, loud noise, vibrations, and may be exposed to aquatic hazards.

Work may involve contact with individuals who may become violent, combative, and abusive, under the influence of controlled substances and/or alcohol, mentally unstable or incoherent or who have communicable diseases.

Physical Demands Of The Position

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk, hear and observe. The employee is often required to walk, use hands and fingers, handle or operate objects, controls, tools and equipment listed herein. Reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and smell. The employee is typically required to move materials weighing up to ten (10) pounds on a recurring basis and must occasionally lift and/or move more than one hundred (100) pounds.

Physical, mental and emotional demands can change dramatically within a few seconds, taxing maximum endurance. Therefore, this employee must maintain a physical, mental and emotional state of fitness and readiness that enables him/her to handle (with minimum force and often without assistance) recurrent contacts and involvement with dangerous and potentially dangerous people, animals and equipment. The employee may be required to chase and/or deal with violent and combative individuals or groups, requiring considerable physical effort.

Other Requirements

Employee must be willing to live within a 30-minute response time area.

Employee is required to have a telephone at his/her residence for emergency availability, and may be required to respond to an emergency on a 24-hour per day basis. Employee may also be required to carry a cellular telephone furnished by the City. Additionally, employee is expected to respond as soon as possible to non-emergency calls from the City Administrator or other City representatives unless the caller states otherwise.

Selection Guidelines

Formal application, rating of education, and experience; oral interview and reference check. Must successfully complete screening examinations, psychological exam, physical abilities test, and other job related tests as requested, background checks, drug screen, employment physical and other processes as may be determined by the City Administrator.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The City of Quinlan is an “at will” employer. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

10/29/2026 8:00 AMOpen Until Filled