Chief of Police at Village Lake Orion
Lake Orion, MI 48362
About the Job
CHIEF OF POLICE
The Village of Lake Orion is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Chief of Police. The successful candidate has the opportunity to lead a team of committed professionals and serve as an important member of the Village’s executive leadership team. This is an excellent opportunity to lead a dynamic and committed Police Department in a community experiencing substantial lakeside residential development. Lake Orion Police Department enjoys a long history of stable leadership and the support of the Village Council, Village Manager, and community members. The successful candidate will build on this strong this strong foundation of support and will continue to support and enhance community-oriented policing.
The primary challenge, as with most law enforcement agencies currently, is recruiting and retaining qualified and well-suited officers to bring the department to full staffing. The new Chief will be expected to help ensure that the retention of trained and qualified officers continues to be a top priority for Lake Orion. The successful candidate will be committed to the safety of the community and to addressing issues before they become a problem.
An employment application and complete job description containing required or desirable job duties, knowledge, skills, abilities, and minimum qualifications for consideration can be found at the Village’s web site at https:// lakeorion.org/jobs . Salary range is $70,000 – $89,000 DOQ/E plus competitive benefits. Position is open until filled, but first review of applications begin on May 3, 2024. Please submit a completed job application and resume and cover letter with five professional references to: Village of Lake Orion, ATTN: Village Manager, 21 East Church Street, Lake Orion, MI 48362. No faxed or emailed applications will be accepted.
Posted: April 9, 2024
Publish: Lake Orion Review, April 24, 2024; May 1, 2024
Oakland Press, April 21, 2024; April 28, 2024
The Village of Lake Orion is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Chief of Police. The successful candidate has the opportunity to lead a team of committed professionals and serve as an important member of the Village’s executive leadership team. This is an excellent opportunity to lead a dynamic and committed Police Department in a community experiencing substantial lakeside residential development. Lake Orion Police Department enjoys a long history of stable leadership and the support of the Village Council, Village Manager, and community members. The successful candidate will build on this strong this strong foundation of support and will continue to support and enhance community-oriented policing.
The primary challenge, as with most law enforcement agencies currently, is recruiting and retaining qualified and well-suited officers to bring the department to full staffing. The new Chief will be expected to help ensure that the retention of trained and qualified officers continues to be a top priority for Lake Orion. The successful candidate will be committed to the safety of the community and to addressing issues before they become a problem.
An employment application and complete job description containing required or desirable job duties, knowledge, skills, abilities, and minimum qualifications for consideration can be found at the Village’s web site at https:// lakeorion.org/jobs . Salary range is $70,000 – $89,000 DOQ/E plus competitive benefits. Position is open until filled, but first review of applications begin on May 3, 2024. Please submit a completed job application and resume and cover letter with five professional references to: Village of Lake Orion, ATTN: Village Manager, 21 East Church Street, Lake Orion, MI 48362. No faxed or emailed applications will be accepted.
Posted: April 9, 2024
Publish: Lake Orion Review, April 24, 2024; May 1, 2024
Oakland Press, April 21, 2024; April 28, 2024