Chief of Police - Community-Driven Growth Leader

City of Edinburg, Texas; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Edinburg seeks a visionary Chief of Police to lead the department of 195 sworn officers and 72 staff, serving 110,000+ residents. The role emphasizes integrity, community engagement, and strategic scalability in a fast-growing Texas city.

Ideal candidates will have a participatory leadership style, deep knowledge of POP, and the ability to work with officials and labor representatives while guiding growth and mentorship across the department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; equivalent combination of advanced education and executive-level command experience may be considered.
• At least 10 years of progressive law enforcement experience, including a minimum of five years in senior executive-level command in a comparable or larger municipal agency.
• Current Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) license or immediate eligibility, with Advanced or Master certification.
• Valid Texas driver's license or the ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Edinburg Police Department as executive leader, guiding strategy and growth.
• Promote community-oriented policing and collaboration with city management and partners.
• Mentor staff, emphasizing wellness and fair promotional practices.
• Collaborate with labor representatives and regional law enforcement agencies.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Community engagement

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice/ Public Administration/ Police Science/ Business Admin

Master's degree in Criminal Justice/ Public Administration/ Executive Leadership

Job description

The City of Edinburg seeks a visionary Chief of Police to lead the department of 195 sworn officers and 72 staff, serving 110,000+ residents. The role emphasizes integrity, community engagement, and strategic scalability in a fast-growing Texas city.

Ideal candidates will have a participatory leadership style, deep knowledge of POP, and the ability to work with officials and labor representatives while guiding growth and mentorship across the department.