CHIEF OF POLICE

Hiring salary $95,000 - $105,000

Avondale, a progressive, professional municipal government, seeks a seasoned law enforcement/police executive to manage the critical public safety programs and police services. Avondale is a suburb of Phoenix with a population of 55,000. Our hiring salary of $95.000 to $105,000, w/excellent benefits, is negotiable depending upon qualifications, experience and professional achievement. Appointed by the City Manager and works under the direction of the Assistant City Manager, works closely with community groups and other department heads. $8 million capital and operating budget, 100 full-time employees (70 sworn), with plans to add another 30+ employees in the next two years due to the recent passage of a dedicated ½ cent sales tax. Department recently moved into a new 25,000 sq. ft. state-of- the-art police administration building on November 1, 2003.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, public administration, or related fields required; MPA or similar degree preferred with 7-10 years of significant/increasingly responsible law enforcement management experience as a Chief Officer, Deputy Chief Officer or similar rank in a complex municipal setting necessary; equivalent combination of training and experience will be considered. Experience and proven record of success in police service planning, participative management, community policing, training and organizational development ideal. Candidate should possess strong administrative, financial, operational and organizational skills, along with solid public relations/community policing exposure. Superior leadership, interpersonal communication and social sensitivity skills are essential. Residency preferred but not required after appointment.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and salary history to: Charles McClendon, Assistant City Manager, 525 N. Central Ave., Avondale, AZ 85323. The filing deadline for the position is December 12, 2003. For a position profile please visit www.avondale.org or call 623-932-2400.