Police Chief
Police Chief
$82,428-$128,914
Description:
The Town of Mooresville is a rapidly growing, diverse and dynamic community comprised of over 40,000 residents and several thousand more who commute into the Town for work each day. The Town limits encompass nearly 22 square miles and it is home to major industry, a community college as well as cultural venues and myriad local businesses.
The Town of Mooresville is seeking an innovative and civic-minded Police Chief to direct and lead the Town's law enforcement program. Work involves the overall responsibility for the protection of life and property through a variety of enforcement, detection, and prevention programs, and the planning and directing of emergency responses. Work also involves a full scope of managerial and administrative duties including the establishment of policy, evaluation and attainment of strategic goals, adherence to prescribed standards, planning for and implementing special enforcement activities, preparing special state, federal and local reports, analyzing crime and accident trends, cooperating with other law enforcement agencies, budget preparation and management, mentoring, empowerment, and supervision of all department personnel.
Minimum Education and Experience:
Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field, supplemented by basic and advanced courses in police science, leadership, and administration; and ten to fifteen years of law enforcement management experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirements:
Possess a valid North Carolina driver's license or ability to obtain within 3 months. Have or be eligible to obtain, an Intermediate Law Enforcement Certificate issued by the North Carolina Justice Training and Standards Commission. Completion of a Department-approved Command level school within one year of promotion.
Applications will be accepted on-line through December 9th. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of a Town of Mooresville application.
Benefits: Paid leave,12-13 paid holidays; excellent medical, dental and vision insurance; local government retirement; 401(k); life insurance; flexible spending accounts; tuition assistance; direct deposit.