Community-Driven Police Chief | Lead Bartow Public Safety

Noblenational; Bartow (FL); Vor Ort; USD 130.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Municipal benefits package

Competitive salary

Zusammenfassung

City of Bartow is seeking a Police Chief who is a visionary and decisive leader, dedicated to serving all segments of the Bartow community. The Chief will direct operations, manage personnel, and report to the City Manager, ensuring public safety and strong community partnerships.

The ideal candidate has a proven record of integrity, accountability, and professional development, with credentials in law enforcement and a willingness to engage with diverse stakeholders across Polk County.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university with major coursework in law enforcement, criminal Justice, Criminology, public administration, or a related field
• Ten (10) years’ experience of a wide and progressively responsible nature in law enforcement; five years of which must have been at the level of Chief or Command Level position in a comparable department
• Possess or have the ability to obtain certification as a Law Enforcement Officer from the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission, or an equivalent certification from another state with the ability to obtain certification in Florida prior to commencing employment.
• An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities and other competencies necessary for the position will be considered
• Possession, or ability to obtain, a valid Florida Driver License

Aufgaben

• Appointed by and reporting directly to the City Manager, the Police Chief directs the Police Department’s functions, operations, and personnel
• Spearheads proactive, community-oriented policing built on respect, integrity, service, and excellence
• Speaks before public groups on department plans, programs, and goals
• Oversees administration and coordination with partner agencies to sustain public safety

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Community relations

Accountability

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s Degree in law enforcement/criminal justice/public administration

Master’s Degree (preferred) in related field

Tools

Law Enforcement Officer Certification (FL CJSTC)

Jobbeschreibung

City of Bartow is seeking a Police Chief who is a visionary and decisive leader, dedicated to serving all segments of the Bartow community. The Chief will direct operations, manage personnel, and report to the City Manager, ensuring public safety and strong community partnerships.

The ideal candidate has a proven record of integrity, accountability, and professional development, with credentials in law enforcement and a willingness to engage with diverse stakeholders across Polk County.