Police Chief - City of Conroe

JOB SUMMARY

The Police Chief will plan, direct, manage and oversee the activities and operations of the Police Department including law enforcement, criminal investigations, support services and administrative functions; coordinate assigned activities with other departments and outside agencies; and provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the City Administrator.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in a related field. Extensive law enforcement experience including five years of administrative and supervisory experience.

Special Requirements:

Possess or eligible for TCOLE peace officer certification at the Intermediate Level. Experience as a Chief in a 143-city preferred. Must pass the Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge and understanding of Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government Code.
• Skill in strong management, interpersonal interactions and conflict resolution.
• Knowledge of budgeting procedures and ability to monitor expenditures and revenues.
• Knowledge of emergency management issues and practices.
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate both verbally and in writing, including ability to give effective presentations to City Council, employee groups, citizens and other groups.
• Ability to communicate and interact appropriately with people of different ethnic, economic and social backgrounds.
• Ability to manage personnel, supervise hiring, training, evaluating, promoting, disciplining and/or discharge of employees.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is light and requires the ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, fingering, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, speaking, stooping, talking, visual acuity and walking.

BENEFITS

The City of Conroe offers great benefits such as medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plan, employee assistance program, paid time off and free membership at the City's pool and recreation center facilities. Salary range for this position is $70.62 - $109.46 hourly / $146,892 - $227,682 annually.

Must pass background check and pre-employment substance abuse screening as a condition of employment. A motor vehicle record check and job-related doctor's physical exam may also be required. Must pass FBI Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) fingerprint-based criminal background check and maintain CJIS eligibility.