Description
The City of Litchfield is seeking a forward-thinking and proven law enforcement professional with exceptional leadership skills to serve as its next Chief of Police. The successful candidate will possess extensive law enforcement experience with progressively responsible service at the rank of sergeant or higher; senior command experience and formal management training are strongly preferred.
The city seeks a visionary leader who can plan strategically, implement innovative and evidence-based approaches, and effectively guide a multi-generational workforce. A commitment to developing personnel through training, mentoring, career pathing, and succession planning is essential.
Requirements
Experience and Education:
Qualified candidates will have at least ten (10) years of progressively responsible law enforcement experience, including five (5) years in a supervisory capacity at the rank of sergeant or higher in a department of comparable or greater size. Senior management or command experience within a municipal law enforcement agency is strongly preferred.
A bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, public administration, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university is preferred.
Completion of advanced leadership or executive training, such as the FBI National Academy, Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command, Southern Police Institute Administrative Officers Course, or the PERF Senior Management Institute for Police, is highly desirable.
Special Requirements:
- Must possess a valid Illinois Driver’s License.
- Must hold certification from the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB), or be able to obtain certification within six (6) months of appointment.
- Must reside within forty (40) miles of the intersection of State Street and Union Avenue within six (6) months of hire. Residency within the City’s corporate limits is preferred.
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