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City of Southlake

1400 Main Street, Suite 260

Phone: 817-748-8064 

Fax: 817-748-8065    

E-mail: hr@cityofsouthlake.com 
Website: www.cityofsouthlakejobs.com

Salary: $100,000 - $115,000 DOQ

Population: 26,500 

Sworn Officers: 58 

Application Deadline: 8/29/08

The purpose of this position is to manage the needs of Southlake citizens as it relates to police services.

This is accomplished by:

• Managing and directing the operations of patrol, criminal investigation, traffic functions, public safety related community services and administration programs

• Monitoring, reporting, researching, and evaluating projects and programs

• Providing highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Assistant City Manager/Director of Public Safety and the City Manager

Experience:

• A minimum of ten (10) years command and supervisory experience in an organized police department at the level of Police Lieutenant or above

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Police Science, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Business Administration or similar field is required

• A Master’s Degree in Management, Business Administration, or Public Administration is highly desired

• Attendance at one or more three month command school such as the FBI Academy, Southern Police Institute, or Southwestern Law Enforcement Institute

Certificates & Other Requirements:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Texas Driver’s License;

• Texas Peace Officers must be eligible for certification by the Texas Commission of Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCLEOSE) at the Advanced or Master Level within 30 days of hire; Applicants from outside of the state of Texas must have the equivalent advanced or master certification from their home state and must obtain a Texas Peace Officer License within 30 days of hire.

To Apply:

Submit a City application, resume, cover letter, five (5) business references and current salary information.

To apply for an open position please complete a City of Southlake employment application. Applications are available at our website www.cityofsouthlakejobs.com and in the Human Resources office. The Human Resources office is open Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and is located in Southlake Town Square. Completed applications may be submitted by mail, in person, or by fax.

To view the job description and requirements:

Chief of Police Brochure

(PDF format)

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