Chief of Police

Colfax Police Department

c/o Midwest Public Safety Consulting Group LLC

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• colfaxillinois.com/government

Email:

• bradp@mpscg.com

Application Deadline:

• 09/11/26
• or Until Filled

Salary:

• $65,000 - $80,000

  Salary dependent upon experience

  Full-time, salaried position

Sworn:

• 4

Population:

• 996

Position Details

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Certification through the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB)
• Prior law-enforcement supervisory experience
• Ability to meet the Village's 30-mile residency/response requirement
• Ability to work a salaried leadership schedule and respond to meetings, emergencies, evenings, and weekends as operational needs require
• Residence within 30 miles of Colfax is required 

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience serving a rural community or working in/leading a small law-enforcement agency
• Experience developing and maintaining an annual police budget
• Collaborative leadership style and ability to work effectively with elected officials, Village employees, schools, partner agencies, and community residents
• Demonstrated record of building community trust, improving staffing and coverage, and balancing administrative responsibilities with visible police service 

WORK SCHEDULE:

• Monday–Friday
• 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
• Attendance at regular monthly meetings
• Emergency/on-call response as needed 

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Chief of Police serves as a hands-on working Chief responsible for both department leadership and operational police duties.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Supervising, scheduling, developing, and evaluating department personnel
• Maintaining dependable patrol and emergency coverage
• Participating directly in operational duties when needed
• Ensuring department policies, records, training, and practices comply with Illinois law, ILETSB requirements, Village ordinances, and approved directives
• Preparing and administering the annual police budget
• Planning equipment purchases, training, and staffing priorities
• Coordinating with McLean County dispatch, partner agencies, schools, and Martin Township stakeholders
• Advising the Mayor and Board of Trustees
• Building community trust through visible and accessible leadership 

IMPORTANT DATES:

Application Opens:

August 17, 2026

Application Deadline:

September 11, 2026, or until the position is filled

Candidate Next-Step Communication:

September 14, 2026

Anticipated Start Date:

November 2, 2026

HOW TO APPLY:

Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to:

Brad Park, Consultant

Midwest Public Safety Consulting Group LLC (MPSCG)

bradp@mpscg.com

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