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POLICE CHIEF

The City of Burlington is a historic community on the Mississippi River in southeast Iowa. The

City is a full service municipal government and has operated under the Council-Manager form of

government since 1982.

This is an executive and administrative position under the general direction of the City Manager

and is responsible for providing the overall policing needs of the community. The nature of the

work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain close cooperative

working relationships with the City Manager, Police Department command and supervisory

personnel, representatives of other local and state law enforcement agencies and organizations,

City department and division heads, news media representatives, and the general public.

Because the work involves enforcement of laws and dealing with violators of laws in an

unpredictable work environment, the work involves an element of personal danger. Create an

environment of trust and respect between the Police and the community by fostering a policing

philosophy that is compatible with the needs of the City of Burlington. This position exercises

direct management over the Majors and the Fiscal Officer/Records Supervisor.

The minimum job requirements include a Bachelor’s Degree OR AA/AS Degree (or 60 credit

hours from an accredited college or university) and successful completion of an advanced Police

Management School, i.e. FBI National Academy or Northwestern University’s “School of Police

Staff and Command” required, Masters Degree preferred; at least fifteen years of municipal or

urban area law enforcement experience, including at least 5 years of which in rank of lieutenant

or above required. Certification as a Law Enforcement Officer in the State of Iowa required upon

hire or, if certified in another state, within one year of the date of hire.

Must be able to pass

employment physicals and pre-employment drug test. Must also be able to pass MFPRSI

physical exams, if applicable.

All applicants must submit a completed City of Burlington Police Chief Employment Application

(online at www.burlingtoniowa.org.), Cover Letter/Letter of Interest and Résumé. (Applicants

should not send copies of certifications and trainings. Please list them in the résumé.) Submit

application materials to:

Stephanie Stuecker, Director of Administrative Services stueckers@burlingtoniowa.org 319-

753-8178

Starting salary range is $93,990 - $122,188, depending on experience and qualifications, plus

a full benefit package. (See complete Position Announcement.)

Closing Date: Application materials must be received by 4 p.m. on Thursday, November 9,

2023.

The Police Chief Employment Application and complete Position Announcement are available at

www.burlingtoniowa.org.

THE CITY OF BURLINGTON DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN,

SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, RELIGION, AGE OR DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE

PROVISION OF SERVICES