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Police Chief - City of Gilroy, CA at Peckham & McKenney Executive Search
City of Gilroy, California, United States -
Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 May, 26

Salary

272944.0

Posted On

18 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Law Enforcement Leadership, Community Engagement, Transparency, Information Sharing, Approachability, Relationship Building, Team Environment, Supervising Officers, Division Command, POST Management Certificate

Industry

Government Relations Services

Description
The City of Gilroy is seeking an experienced law enforcement professional to lead its well-regarded Police Department. The new Chief must have a strong record of community engagement and understand the need for transparency and the value of sharing information with the community. The Chief must be approachable, visible in the community, and have the ability to reach out to and connect with all members and groups in the community. The Chief must be open to innovative ideas and experienced at developing relationships in a team environment. The minimum requirements for this position are a bachelor's degree in public administration or closely related field, three (3) years as a supervising law enforcement officer at the level of Division Commander or above, and possession of a California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Management Certificate. A master’s degree in public administration and completion certificates from the FBI National Academy or POST Command College are desirable. The annual salary range is $198,714 to $272,944 DOQE. The City provides an outstanding benefit package. Open until filled. Resumes are acknowledged within 2 business days. By submitting an application and clicking “submit application” for this position, I agree to the terms of conditions here of the recruitment process facilitated by Peckham & McKenney Executive Search.
Responsibilities
The Police Chief is responsible for leading the well-regarded Police Department, emphasizing strong community engagement, transparency, and information sharing with the public. The leader must be approachable, visible, and skilled at connecting with diverse community groups.