Chief of Police

The Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate will be a collaborative leader who views the department as part of the City's team, will be responsive and sensitive to the community, is transparent and able to lead a professional law enforcement agency engaged in proactive community policing. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills necessary to build positive working relationships and professional partnerships, and be a collaborative, inclusive, and ethical leader. The City's Chief of Police should work with an open door, relate well to the rank and file, and lead with fairness; and embrace workforce gender diversity in recruiting and hiring. The Chief will provide consistent communication and outreach to the community and promote a successful relationship with schools, County Sheriff, city council, and businesses. The ideal candidate should be apolitical, yet politically savvy; approachable and accessible; and be an active listener. He/She will have a track record as an effective change agent; motivational, proactive, innovative, and compassionate, as well as flexible and patient. The Chief's passion for police work in service to the community will be a hallmark of his/her daily endeavors.

For more detailed information please check:

https://koffassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Rev1-Woodland-Park-COP_.pdf

The final filing date is Friday, December 10, 2021.

To be considered, please submit a resume, cover letter, and five work related references (who will not be contacted in the early stages of the recruitment) to:

https://apptrkr.com/2603052

Resumes should reflect years and months of positions held, as well as size of past organization(s).

For additional information, please contact:

Frank Rojas

Phone: 510-495-0448

frojas@koffassociates.com

OR

Gary Palmer

Phone: 510-345-3954

gpalmer@koffassociates.com