What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Chief - Matthews, North Carolina position at Baker Tilly Public Sector Executive Recruitment?
Are you ready to lead a dedicated police department and make a meaningful impact in Matthews, North Carolina? The Town seeks a dynamic Police Chief who values transparency, collaboration, and community engagement. This is an opportunity to shape the future of law enforcement in a thriving town that values trust and inclusion.
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The Town of Matthews, North Carolina (pop. 30,088) is located in southeastern Mecklenburg County adjacent to Charlotte, one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S. Matthews has kept its small-town identity and welcoming charm, with attractive landscaping and wide, shaded sidewalks creating an inviting community.
The Police Chief directs all activities of the Police Department, including establishing goals, policies, and evaluations, planning special enforcement activities, preparing reports, analyzing crime trends, cooperating with other law enforcement agencies, budgeting, and supervising personnel. The Police Chief reports to the Town Manager. The Matthews Police Department budget is $11M. The Department is staffed by approximately 87 full and part-time employees generally serving in one of three service divisions: Administration, Criminal Investigations, and Patrol.
The starting salary range for this position will be $113,044—$144,131. The Town offers a competitive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, longevity pay, and participation in the North Carolina Local Government Employees Retirement System. Click here to read the outstanding benefits summary. Relocation reimbursement is negotiable.
This position requires graduation from an accredited college or university with major coursework in law enforcement, public administration, or a related field, and a minimum of 8 to 10 years of command-level experience. While at least two years as a Chief is preferred, extensive experience as a Deputy Chief in smaller agencies or executive-level experience in larger agencies, with demonstrated expertise in multiple functional areas, will also be considered.
The hired candidate must meet and maintain minimum training and experience requirements for the position as established by the Town and State of North Carolina. This includes the ability to obtain the credential of sworn law enforcement officer, as issued by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission, within 12 months of hire.
Qualified candidates will possess or be able to possess a valid North Carolina driver’s license and an Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate issued by the North Carolina Justice Training and Standards Commission.
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply by January 27, 2025.
This position is open until filled; applications will be reviewed as they are received. For more information, please contact Michelle Lopez at michelle.lopez@bakertilly.com or 651-223-3061, or Peg Rowe at peg.rowe@bakertilly.com or 513-861-5400.
Salary : $113,044 - $144,131
