Chief of Police

South Chicago Heights Police Department

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.southchicagoheights.com

Phone:

• 708-755-1880

Fax:

• 708-755-1881

Email:

• ngomez@southchicagoheights.com

Application Deadline:

• 10/15/23

Salary:

• $85,000- $105,000

  Full time benefits include:

  • Health Insurance
  • IMRF/Illinois Down State
  • Vacation days
  • Personal days
  • Sick days
  • 11 paid Holidays

Sworn:

• 12 Full-time; 16 Part-time

Population:

• 4,100

Position Details

The South Chicago Heights Police Department has a history of working openly in partnership with the community to foster an atmosphere of teamwork and trust. After more than twenty-nine years of police work for the Village, 17 of those years serving at the helm of the Police Department, the current Chief of Police is set to retire in late 2023. Under his leadership, the South Chicago Heights Police Department has built strong community relationships, established a reputation for excellence, and developed outstanding employees. South Chicago Heights's next Chief of Police will be expected to build upon this legacy and lead the next generation of police officers into the ever-evolving future of law enforcement. They will lead by example, hold themselves and others accountable for their actions and performance, embrace empathy and compassion for all, and approach their job with community spirit.

South Chicago Heights Police Department is looking for a full time certified Police Chief who has served a minimum of 3 years in advanced supervision current law enforcement experience.

The Chief of Police is approved by the Police and Fire Commission and works under the administrative direction of the Village President. The Chief of Police plays an integral role in setting and achieving goals and objectives for the Department that are consistent with the Village's mission, vision, and value statement, and the strategic plan. As a key member of the Village's Leadership Team, the Chief of Police is looked upon to participate in overall leadership within the Village administration.

Education/Training:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in police science, criminal justice administration, law enforcement, or a closely related field is required. A master's degree in one of these fields is preferred.
• A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible law enforcement experience, including three (3) years of police supervisory and management experience, is required.
• Although not required, advanced training or continued education in management or command programs, such as FBI National Academy (FBINA), ILETSB Executive Institute L.E.A.D series training or Northwestern School of Police Staff & Command (SPSC) is highly desirable.
• Candidates must possess, or have the ability to obtain, an Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board certification.
• Candidates must also have experience with violence intervention, multi-jurisdictional task forces, telecommunications, records, investigations, community crime watch programs, domestic violence, drug intervention, community policing, crime analysis, school liaison programs, and similar educational programs. 

Residency within reasonable distance from the village.

Candidates must be able to work nights, weekends, holidays and be on call as needed.

Resumes may be emailed to:

ngomez@southchicagoheights.com

OR

Mail or Hand delivered to:

Village Administrator

South Chicago Heights

3317 Chicago Road

South Chicago Heights, IL 60411

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