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Assistant Chief of Police
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
August 26, 2010
Assistant Chief of Police
The City of Edwardsville, KS is accepting applications from qualified persons for the position of Assistant Chief of Police. The primary function of the Assistant Chief is to perform leadership and administrative duties in direct assistance to the Police Chief, functioning as second-in-command, and assisting in the supervision and direction of all City police functions.
This position requires experience, education, and training in modern law enforcement with an ability to provide active leadership for the department and support for the Chief of Police. Duties include, but are not limited to, planning, organizing and directing specific department functions, supervising detectives and shift supervisors, inspecting the work of others, reviewing reports and investigations, managing internal affairs investigations, researching, drafting and implementing policy and procedures, supervising code enforcement and animal control functions, overseeing fleet management and department inventory, and performing other duties as assigned.
Located south of the Kansas Speedway and I-70 and West of I-435 in the Kansas City metropolitan area, the City of Edwardsville is positioned for fast growth from numerous proposed development projects. The department has an authorized strength of 16 sworn personnel and two civilian positions.
The position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice or related field and a minimum of four (4) years of proven management and command-level responsibility. Must possess, or have the ability to obtain, certification from the Kansas Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training. Masters degree and completion of advance police management and leadership training such as the FBI National Academy is preferred.
The City provides a generous benefits package that includes a very competitive salary up to $70,000, dependent upon qualifications. Application submissions must include a complete Police Department application, a cover letter, resume, salary history, three professional and personal references. Please forward to the Edwardsville Police Department, attention Kathy Hernandez, 650 South 4th Street, Edwardsville, KS 66111, by Friday, October 1, 2010. Visit www.edwardsvilleks.org for an application. Edwardsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer.