Assistant Chief of Police

Salary Range: $103,761.00 - $124,004.00 DOE

First Review: May 5th, 2025

Under the general administrative direction of the Police Chief, the Assistant Chief of Police plans, organizes, directs, and manages the day-to-day operations and personnel within the Police Department; provides highly responsible and complex administrative support and serves as the primary advisor to the Police Chief. Takes command responsibilities during highly sensitive incidents and serves as the liaison between the Department and a variety of local, state, and federal agencies.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participates in the formulation and implementation of departmental strategic plans, goals, and objectives to achieve the City's and Department's objectives.
• Assists with preparing and developing budgets; monitors and approves expenditures in accordance with policies of sound fiscal management.
• Works with various entities to facilitate employee/employer labor relations best practices, reviews, administers, and interprets memorandums of understanding/contracts.
• Directs and supervises internal audits of police operations.
• Conducts regular and frequent critical analyses of police operations including, but not limited to, use of force, administrative investigations, and criminal investigations.
• Plans, directs and implements special projects and assignments as directed by the Police Chief.
• Attends various City, Council, staff, and community meetings as required; prepares agenda items, reports and recommendations; and makes public presentations.
• Coordinates Departmental activities with those of other City departments and outside agencies and organizations.
• Builds and maintains relationships with diverse community groups.
• Attends leadership and police management training to stay abreast of industry best practices.
• Develops processes to ensure business continuity in the event of a disaster.

QUALIFICATIONS (A combination of the following experience and training would be qualifying):

• At least three years at the rank of Lieutenant or Captain; or eight years of progressively responsible supervisory and administrative experience in a comparable-sized police department, four years of which shall have been equivalent in type and level to at least that of Lieutenant with the City of Laramie.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred in administration of justice, criminology, public or business administration, political science, or closely related field. Years of service equivalent can be considered.
• Possession of P.O.S.T. Certification.
• Possession of an appropriate valid driver’s license.

With a reputation as the best trained, and one the most professional Law Enforcement agencies in Wyoming the Laramie Police Department employs 47 sworn officers. Employment with the Laramie Police Department offers more than just a career in Law Enforcement. Laramie is a thriving community of 36,000 and is home to the University of Wyoming, WyoTech and the Albany County Campus of the Laramie County Community College. From fishing, camping, and bicycling in the summer to skiing, snowmobiling, and hunting in the winter, Laramie has something to offer everyone.

Applicants who are offered an appointment are will be required to pass a drug and alcohol screening exam, a driving history check, a physical and psychological examination, and a comprehensive background investigation.

The City of Laramie is an EEO/ADA employer and a smoke-free workplace per City ordinance.