Police Chief

City of Federal Heights, Colorado; Federal Heights (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Federal Heights, Colorado, is seeking an experienced and ethical law enforcement leader to serve as Police Chief for a community of approximately 14,000 residents. This is a chance to shape organizational culture, lead a full-service department, and maintain daily visibility with staff and residents.

The Chief will develop future leaders, strengthen regional partnerships, and uphold professional, fair, and responsive policing. View the full position profile and benefits at gmphr.com.

Job description

Position Objectives:

The City of Federal Heights, Colorado, isseeking a Police Chief to serve this established community of approximately14,000 residents, located 12 miles northwest of downtown Denver. Situated on anelevated ridge 5,300 feet above sea level, the city enjoys impressive views ofthe Denver skyline and the Front Range. Federal Heights offers convenientaccess to the amenities of the Denver metropolitan area and recreationalopportunities in the Rocky Mountains while retaining its own distinct identityand small-town atmosphere.

THE FEDERAL HEIGHTS POLICE DEPARTMENT

The FederalHeights Police Department is a full-service law enforcement agency serving thecity of Federal Heights. The Department operates with a 2026 budget of $8.6million (including dispatch) and staffing of 33 sworn officers and 14 civilianpersonnel, including 8 dispatchers, 3 Records Technicians, 1 EvidenceTechnician, and 2 Code Enforcement Officers, along with a contracted team ofvictim advocates. The Department responded to 17,725 calls for service in 2025.

WHY APPLY

This is a unique opportunity to lead afull-service police department in an established Denver metropolitan communitywhere the Police Chief can have a direct and visible impact. The FederalHeights Police Department is large enough to provide comprehensive policeservices while remaining an organization where the Chief can know employeespersonally, stay connected to daily operations, and build meaningfulrelationships throughout the community.

Federal Heights is looking for an experiencedand ethical law enforcement leader who combines strategic thinking with ahands-on, accessible leadership style. The next Chief will have the opportunityto shape organizational culture and direction, develop future leaders,strengthen regional partnerships, and build public confidence throughprofessional, fair, and responsive policing.

View thefull position profile, job description, and benefits at gmphr.com .

The City of Federal Heights provides the following benefits to employees: 11 holidays, vacation accruals for full-time employees are based on years of service from 6.67-13.33 hours per month. Full-time firefighters accrue vacation based on years of service from 12-18 hours per month.Full-time employees accrue sick leave at the rate of 8 hours per month of service to a maximum of 960 hours. Part-time employees accrue sick leave at a rate of 1 hour per 30 hours worked. Regular full-time employees, except for police officers and firefighters, are required to participate in the City’s 401(a) retirement plan. A voluntary 457 plan is also available to all regular employees.Police Officers and firefighters participate in a State-approved retirement plan, FPPA.The City of Federal Heights offers both short-term disability and long-term disability to its regular and part-time employees.Police officers and firefighters are eligible for long-term disability benefits in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth by the State of Colorado’s Fire and Police Pension Association (FPPA).The City of Federal Heights offers life insurance benefits to all full- and part-time employees. Part-time employees must work a minimum of 30 hours per week to be eligible for life insurance benefits. The City also offers a voluntary life insurance plan for employees to purchase additional life insurance.Regular and part-time employees are eligible for City of Federal Heights benefits the first of the month after their hire date. Part-time employees must work at least 30 hours per week to be eligible for pro-rated benefits.Medical benefits are offered through Colorado Employers Benefit Trust (CEBT), which is self-funded multiple employer trust that currently provides employee benefits for over 300 public entities, school districts, and colleges. The City of Federal Heights offers the choice of three medical plans through CEBT. Employees can choose from an EPO, PPO, or Kaiser HMO plan.Vision insurance is provided through VSP, and dental benefits are offered through Delta Dental.

More Information:

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TheCity of Federal Heights is an Equal Opportunity Employer.