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Police Chief

City of Sterling Heights
Sterling, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 1/21/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/21/2025

Description

The City of Sterling Heights is seeking a dedicated professional who is committed to excellence to serve as its next police Chief!

  • Pay range is $150,000 - $176,000 annually
  • Defined Benefit Pension
  • Medical with a VERY LOW premium share
  • Dental at NO COST
  • Vision with a VERY LOW premium share
  • 2,500 annual contribution into a Retiree Post Employment Health Plan!
  • 12 Paid holidays
  • Vacation, sick, and personal time
  • Clothing allowance
  • Every other Friday off!
  • Access to an onsite Employee Health & Wellness Center staffed with a physician and nurse for you and any dependents incentive for employee and spouse to utilize the center!
  • and so much more!

Position Summary

Under the executive direction of the City Manager, the Police Chief is responsible for the overall management of police services in the community through four divisions of the Police Department including Administration, Operations, Investigations, and Support Services. The Police Chief and their staff plan, organize, and direct all Police Department operations to provide a safe and orderly environment for the City's residents and visitors. The Police Chief is also responsible for media relations, and manages responses to citizen complaints and inquiries.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited College or University in Criminal Justice or related field, including but not limited to Public Administration, Business Administration, etc. A Master's in Public Administration is preferred.
  • Minimum of two years' experience in rank of Lieutenant or greater in a city with a minimum population of 50,000 or greater with a comparable budget and personnel staffing levels.
  • Excellent leadership, community policing, operations, community partnerships, grant administration, and crime intervention strategy skills and / or experience.
  • Experience and participation in public and community relations programs, are preferred.
  • Participation in state and / or national professional organizations, is preferred.
  • Applicants must apply by Sunday, January 26, 2025.

    Candidates being considered and moving on to the next steps will be invited to participate in an assessment center on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. An orientation for the assessment center is scheduled for Monday, February 3, 2025.

    Click HERE to view the recruitment brochure.

    EOE / M / F / D / V

    Salary : $150,000 - $176,000

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