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Chief of Police
Northfield, MN
Job Description
The City of Northfield is recruiting for a full-time Chief of Police. Northfield is a vibrant, two-college community located on the southern edge of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area and is well known for its educational excellence, historic character, large manufacturers, and charming downtown. The position reports to the City Administrator and is responsible for leading a progressive police department with 26 sworn officers, and 6 civilian staff.
Requires an advanced degree equivalent to the bachelor’s level in Criminal Justice, Police Science, or a related field, with eight to nine years progressively responsible law enforcement experience, which includes at least five years previous management/administrative experience or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered.
Preferred Qualifications:
Minnesota Peace Officers Standard and Training License (P.O.S.T.) required and preferred at time of hire but acceptable within 60 days of hire. Master’s degree in Criminal Justice, Police Science, or a related field. Police executive training course, FBI NA, Northwestern SPSC or equivalent.
4/11/24-5/17/24 Recruitment
5/17/24 Application Deadline 11:59 p.m.
6/12/24 First Round Interviews
6/25/24 Community meet and greet with finalists
6/27/24 Conditional Offer of Employment
**Commence background, psychological exam, reference checks
9/23—10/1/2024 Start Date **
**Approximate & subject to change
To Apply:
Complete application. Please include a letter of interest and resume (combined into one PDF document) along with your employment application by the application deadline.
Chief of Police Job Description
Chief of Police Position Profile
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications:Requires an advanced degree equivalent to the bachelor’s level in Criminal Justice, Police Science, or a related field, with eight to nine years progressively responsible law enforcement experience, which includes at least five years previous management/administrative experience or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered.
Preferred Qualifications:
Minnesota Peace Officers Standard and Training License (P.O.S.T.) required and preferred at time of hire but acceptable within 60 days of hire. Master’s degree in Criminal Justice, Police Science, or a related field. Police executive training course, FBI NA, Northwestern SPSC or equivalent.
4/11/24-5/17/24 Recruitment
5/17/24 Application Deadline 11:59 p.m.
6/12/24 First Round Interviews
6/25/24 Community meet and greet with finalists
6/27/24 Conditional Offer of Employment
**Commence background, psychological exam, reference checks
9/23—10/1/2024 Start Date **
**Approximate & subject to change
To Apply:
Complete application. Please include a letter of interest and resume (combined into one PDF document) along with your employment application by the application deadline.
Chief of Police Job Description
Chief of Police Position Profile
Job Summary
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Salary and Benefits
$138,153 - $170,892 with excellent benefits
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
8 to 9 years
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