Police Commander

City of Chandler, Arizona; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 210,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Chandler, Arizona's Chandler Police Department is recruiting a Police Commander to lead a division, plan, supervise and review activities, and report to the Police Chief or Assistant Chief. The role includes supervision of Lieutenants, Sergeants, Officers and non-sworn staff.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in a related field; at least five years at the rank of Police Lieutenant or higher with a 100+ sworn department; AZPOST Certification; and a valid Arizona Driver's

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a job-related field.
• At least five years of experience at the rank of Police Lieutenant, or higher, with a law enforcement agency with 100 or more sworn personnel.
• AZPOST Certification.
• Valid Arizona Driver's License with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise and review the activities of all personnel assigned to a division of the Police Department.
• Work under the direct supervision of the Police Chief or Assistant Chief, with latitude for independent judgment and initiative.
• Supervise the work of Police Lieutenants, Police Sergeants, Police Officers and other non-sworn staff.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a job-related field

AZPOST Certification

Valid Arizona Driver's License

Job description

2026 Police Commander Recruitment Process

The Chandler Police Department is now accepting applications for the position of

Job Announcement

Salary

$210,267.20 - $220,771.20 Annually

Opening Date

10/01/26

Closing Date

10/22/26 11:59 PM

Description

Chandler Police Department

2026 Police Commander Recruitment Process

The Chandler Police Department is now accepting applications for the position of Police Commander. This position has full responsibility to plan, supervise and review the activities of all personnel assigned to a division of the Police Department. The work is performed under the direct supervision of the Police Chief or Assistant Chief, but considerable latitude is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. Supervision is exercised over the work of employees in the class of Police Lieutenants, Police Sergeants, Police Officers and other non-sworn support personnel.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a job-related field; and
• At least five (5) years of experience at the rank of Police Lieutenant, or higher, with a law enforcement agency with 100 or more sworn personnel; and
• AZPOST Certification; and
• Valid Arizona Driver's License with acceptable driving record.

Hiring Process

The 2026 Commander process will be as follows:

• Date TBD: Panel Oral Board
• Date TBD: Chief Interview - The Police Chief will conduct final interviews prior to promotion. The Chief will be given the names of the recommended candidates after the oral interview and presentation. The Chief has the right to select any candidate interviewed. If the Chief fails any candidate(s), the candidate(s) will be removed and notified.
• The examination process may vary if determined necessary.

We are an Equal Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and some part-time positions. For more detailed information on the benefits offered.

01

• Not completed High School
• High School Diploma or GED
• Associates or Vocational Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher

02

This position requires that applicants have at least five years prior experience as a Police Lieutenant, or higher, with a law enforcement agency with 100 or more sworn personnel. Have you served at least five years as a Police Lieutenant, or higher rank, with a law enforcement agency with 100 or more sworn personnel?

• Yes
• No

03

This position requires that applicants possess a valid AZPOST Certification. Do you currently possess a valid AZPOST Certification?

• Yes
• No

04

This position requires that applicants possess a valid AZ Driver’s License. Do you currently possess a valid AZ Driver’s License?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question