Chief of Police

City of Genoa

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.genoa-il.com

Phone:

• 815-784-7106

Email:

• aseguss@genoa-il.com

Application Deadline:

• 03/17/24

Salary:

• $105,000 +/-, dependent on qualifications

  Comprehensive and competitive benefit package which includes:

  • Generous contributions to medical, dental, vision, life insurance
  • City of Genoa Police Pension Fund
  • Paid vacation, personal, sick and holiday time 

Sworn:

• 8

Population:

• 5,300

Position Details

The Mayor and City Council are seeking a proactive forward-thinking leader to plan, direct, manage and oversee activities, projects and operations of the Police Department including law enforcement, crime prevention, and crime suppression programs.

The City has a $3.6 million general fund budget with an established police pension fund. The City has recently adopted a Comprehensive Plan and Strategic Plan and a Source Water Protection Plan, Unified Development Ordinance, and Watershed Plan will all be adopted/updated within the year.

Position Summary:

• To plan, direct, manage and oversee the activities and operations of the Police Department including law enforcement, crime prevention and crime suppression programs; to coordinate assigned activities with other city departments and outside agencies; and to provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the City Administrator and Mayor.
• The Police Chief requires consistent attention and commitment to the mission and policies of the Genoa Police Department.
• The Police Chief must conduct himself/herself in a manner, both on and off duty, which supports the highest standards of the law enforcement profession and does not bring disrepute or unnecessarily endanger the public's trust or confidence in the Department, the City, or its members.
• This position requires a high level of problem-solving ability, self-initiative, and the ability and willingness to work the majority of the time without direct supervision.
• This position is appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the City Council. 

Requirements:

• Required education includes certification as a Police Officer from the State of Illinois and successful completion of the School of Staff and Command or FBI National Academy.
• Ten years of increasingly responsible experience in the field of law enforcement and three years of a Sergeant or equivalent position is required.
• Applicants must be competent in federal, state and local law enforcement laws and policies, budget preparation and administration, and have the ability to manage, monitor, evaluate, plan, and develop programs, policy, and train law enforcement personnel. 

Full Job Description

To apply for the position, please send a cover letter and resume by March 17, 2024 to:

Mayor Jonathon Brust

jbrust@genoa-il.com

AND

City Administrator Alyssa Seguss

aseguss@genoa-il.com

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