Chief of Police

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Job description

The City of Marysville, Kansas seeks a dedicated and energetic professional to serve as the next Chief of Police of the City of Marysville Police Department.

The Marysville Police Department operates with eight (8) full-time certified police officers and 1 full-time administrative assistant/court clerk. The adopted 2022 budget for the police department is $714,700. Marysville is a growing community of 3,447, located at the intersection of Highway 36 and 77. Marysville is an hour north of Manhattan and an hour and a half south of Lincoln, NE.

The Chief of Police is hired by the City Administrator. The City of Marysville is a Mayor-Council-Administrator form of government with eight council members from four wards and a mayor elected at-large. The Chief of Police is an exempt position reporting to the city administrator.

The ideal candidate will have proven law enforcement experience in both the field and supervisory/management areas. Honesty and ethical application of law enforcement methods and service is required. The Chief of Police is expected to provide a proactive and engaging leadership style that seeks continuous improvement and community engagement. The ideal candidate will have an appreciation for a small community and the challenges and benefits associated with law enforcement in a small community. Residency within the city limits of Marysville is required within six (6) months of employment and must be maintained.

The ideal candidate will be a patient and experienced leader, willing to train and develop a relatively young workforce.

The Chief will need to be accessible to the public and eager to collaborate and partner with other agencies. The Chief will be active within the community and will frequently interact with various groups and businesses within the community. The Chief is expected to have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be willing to communicate with staff and the community in an open and experienced manner.

Requirements:

Experience: Three or more years of law enforcement experience, with progressive supervisory law enforcement experience. Other relevant work experience may be considered.

Certification: State of Kansas certification as a Police Officer or ability to attain such certification within one year of appointment. Annual in-service training is required to maintain certification.

Education: A four-year college degree from an accredited United State college or university is required. Master's degree preferred.

Driver's License: Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the State of Kansas or eligible to obtain one within six months of appointment.

Residency: Must reside within the limits of the City of Marysville within six (6) months of starting employment date to provide adequate on-call and/or emergency support.

Background: Successfully complete a personal, financial, employment, academic and criminal background check.

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BA/BS/Undergraduate