The City of Suffolk is on the lookout for a passionate, skilled, and forward-thinking individual to step up as our next Police Chief. In this role, you’ll lead efforts to keep our community safe, overseeing all aspects of law enforcement, communication and E-911 dispatch, records management, and animal services.
As Police Chief, you’ll be the driving force behind our department’s strategy, ensuring it aligns with Suffolk’s broader goals. With our city’s population recently surpassing 100,000 and projected to hit 130,000 by 2045, your leadership will be crucial in adapting to our growing and diverse landscape spanning 430 square miles.
Joining our City Leadership Team, you’ll wear multiple hats, blending leadership and management skills seamlessly. Your role will involve steering our law enforcement agency to provide top-notch safety services, tailored to the needs of our residents while upholding the highest standards of professionalism.
Following the retirement of our previous Chief, who served for 24 years, this is an opportunity to make a significant impact on the safety and well-being of our community. If you’re ready to lead with vision and dedication, we welcome you to apply for this vital position.
Job Details:
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Annual Salary: $165,000.00 – $200,000.00
- Minimum Experience Required: 7-10 Years
- Minimum Education Required: BA/BS/Undergraduate Degree
- Salary Type: Yearly
- Job Function: Public Safety
- Location: Suffolk, Virginia, United States
- Job ID: 73006534
Salary and Benefits Package
The salary for this position falls within the range of $165,000 to $200,000, depending on qualifications, and comes with a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes the use of a City vehicle and various benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance, membership in the Virginia Retirement System, paid time off, paid holidays, group life insurance, long-term care insurance, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, deferred compensation, and tuition reimbursement. More detailed information about these benefits and retirement plans for police personnel can be found at the provided link: https://www.suffolkva.us/343/Benefits-Retirement.
How to Apply
Additionally, the City of Suffolk requires residency within 24 months of appointment and offers relocation assistance to facilitate this requirement.
To apply for this position, you can submit your application electronically through Raftelis at jobs.crelate.com. The application process involves completing a short online form and uploading a cover letter and resume. The deadline for applications is open until the position is filled, with the initial review of applications scheduled to begin on May 8, 2024.
Qualifications Requirements
To qualify for this position, you need to have either a bachelor’s degree in fields like police science, criminal justice, public administration, business management, or a related area from a recognized college or university. Additionally, you should have gained eight years of experience in law enforcement, with at least four of those years spent in a supervisory role.
Desirable qualifications for this role involve having at least three years of experience in command staff positions and oversight across various police areas like patrol, administration, specialized investigations, records, communications, and animal control. It’s also important to show that you can build and maintain trust within the community, interact effectively with officers and civilians at all levels, collaborate with other stakeholders in the justice system to find solutions, and contribute to keeping the community safe and thriving. While completing programs like the FBI National Academy or having leadership experience in a CALEA-accredited department is preferred, it’s not mandatory