Police Chief
City of Williams - Williams, AZ
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Police Chief - Salary: $103,272 - $131,810 (full range)City of Williams, ArizonaThe City of Williams is seeking applicants for our next Police Chief to replace our current Chief, Tad Wygal, who will retire on February 10, 2025. The Police Chief is an important member of the City's management team, performing highly complex duties, including but not limited to directing, planning, and managing the administration, budget oversight, patrol, communications functions, and performing a variety of public relations activities with local businesses and community groups. We are looking for an individual to: Promote a robust, transparent, and inclusive leadership style that fosters a culture of respect and consistent accountability. Display leadership through relationships, involvement, and open communication with police rank and file, Council, and community. Understand the needs and fabric of the City and adopt policy practices and strategies that uphold the rules of law while building trust and resident "buy-in." Uphold the highest ethical and personal characteristics, including self-awareness and compassion, while leading by example. Mentor and empower both sworn and administrative department members to build a valued and loyal team of professionals. Create a partnership with the local high school and the community college to develop local candidates for potential officers early on. Provide innovative leadership while operating the department with a modest budget and provide a safe environment for the citizens of Williams. Through grants and regional partnerships, seek long-term solutions for challenges in staffing, equipment, and site infrastructure.The Police Chief oversees a $3.5 million budget and $100,000 plus in grants. The Police Chief is under the direction and reports to the City Manager and will also work closely with other department heads to ensure consistency throughout the organization in meeting the priorities and goals of the City Council. The police chief actively supports and upholds the City's stated mission, vision, and values and may perform other duties as assigned.Desired Minimum Qualifications Education and/or experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in Police Science, law enforcement, criminal justice, public administration, or closely related field (Master's degree preferred), and fourteen (14) years of experience in police work, at least five (5) years of which must have been equivalent to police sergeant or higher, or equivalent combination of education and experience. (Please review the job description for a greater scope of qualifications: Peripheral Duties, Knowledge, Skill and Abilities, Special Requirements, Tools and Equipment Used, Physical Demands, and Work Environment). Residency within the City of Williams Incorporated limits is strongly recommended and highly desired, or up to a 20-mile radius distance.GovernmentThe City of Williams is a home-rule and a Council-Manager form of governed municipality where the City Council is the policy-making body and the appointed City Manager is in charge of the day-to-day operations. The Mayor is elected for a two-year term, and the six-person City Council is elected to four-year terms.The City of Williams is a full-service municipality and provides a full array of public services, including police, volunteer fire, public works, and community services (parks, recreation, library, and senior center). The city also owns, operates, and maintains its own water and wastewater treatment plants, along with its own electric service.How to ApplyOpen until filled; the first application review date is October 24, 2024. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Visit our website at
Created: 2024-09-12