Executive Police Chief & Emergency Management Leader

Clear Career Professionals; Texas; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Take-home City vehicle

TMRS retirement system

Disability coverage

Paid vacation

Job summary

The City of Shenandoah seeks a Chief of Police to provide strategic direction and administrative oversight for its police department. Reporting to the City Administrator, the Chief serves as Emergency Management Coordinator and oversees patrol, investigations, and community outreach.

With a requirement for a master peace officer certification in Texas and a strong leadership background, the ideal candidate leads with integrity, service, and accountability, guiding policy, training, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
• Twelve years of progressively responsible, full-time law enforcement experience, including four years of command-level or senior management experience.
• TCOLE Master Peace Officer certification and a current Texas peace officer license in good standing.
• Graduate of LEMIT’s Leadership Command College, the FBI National Academy, or another nationally recognized executive law enforcement leadership program.
• Valid Texas driver’s license and the ability to meet all TCOLE licensing and continuing education requirements.
• Successful completion of background, criminal history, driving record, and drug screening requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and administrative oversight for a department of 29 sworn officers and one civilian professional.
• Oversee patrol, criminal investigations, K-9, community resource and outreach programs, evidence and records, and other assigned functions.
• Lead personnel, recruitment and retention, policy development, training, technology, fleet and equipment, budget preparation, and long-range planning.

Skills

Executive leadership

Public administration

Emergency management

Policy compliance

Budgeting & contracts

Community relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice

Leadership Command College / FBI National Academy

Job description

The position is open until filled.

First Review: Friday | October 30, 2026.

RECRUITMENT BROCHURE
The Chief of Police is Shenandoah’s highestranking law enforcement executive, providing strategic direction and administrative oversight for a department of 29 sworn officers and one civilian professional. Reporting directly to the City Administrator, the Chief also serves as the City’s Emergency Management Coordinator, overseeing preparedness, response, and recovery. The Chief delivers responsive, professional police services while building a culture grounded in integrity, service, and accountability.

Through the command staff, the Chief oversees patrol, criminal investigations, K-9, community resource and outreach programs, evidence and records, the Honor Guard, and other assigned functions. Responsibilities include personnel leadership, recruitment and retention, policy, training, technology, fleet and equipment, budget preparation, and long-range planning.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
• Twelve years of progressively responsible, full-time law enforcement experience, including four years of command-level or senior management experience.
• TCOLE Master Peace Officer certification and a current Texas peace officer license in good standing.
• Graduate of LEMIT’s Leadership Command College, the FBI National Academy, or another nationally recognized executive law enforcement leadership program.
• Valid Texas driver’s license and the ability to meet all TCOLE licensing and continuing education requirements.
• Successful completion of background, criminal history, driving record, and drug screening requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Modern municipal law enforcement practices and administration, including TCOLE licensing, training, and compliance.
• Texas Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, Transportation Code, and juvenile law.
• Patrol, investigations, traffic enforcement, crime prevention, and police records and Public Information Act requirements.
• Municipal budgeting, purchasing, contracts, grants, and capital planning.
• Emergency management and incident command — the Chief also serves as the City’s Emergency Management Coordinator.
• Leadership that promotes professionalism, accountability, and teamwork, with strong relationships among City officials, partner agencies, and the public.

The City of Shenandoah offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) participation — 7% employee deposit matched 2- to-1 by the City (14%), with 5-year vesting. Medical, dental, and vision insurance. Take-home City vehicle. Optional short- and long-term disability coverage. Paid vacation and holidays.

Faxed and mailed submissions will not be considered.

For more information on this position contact:

Brian Beasley, Vice President

Clear Career Professionals

[phone] Ext 702
[e-mail]