CHIEF OF POLICE
CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA
This is an exceptional opportunity to provide leadership within a progressive, nationally recognized metropolitan area. Cedar Rapids is the second largest community in Iowa and an economic hub for the state, anchoring the Interstate 380 Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Cultural Corridor of Linn, Benton, Jones, Johnson and Washington counties. The estimated population of the three-county MSA, which includes the nearby cities of Marion and Hiawatha, was 256,324 in 2008. As of the 2010 U.S. Census, Cedar Rapids’ accounts for roughly half of the MSA’s population with growth rates exceeding 8% since 2000.
Cedar Rapids is a full-service municipal government and offers one of the most progressive city governments in the United States. Cedar Rapids has been operating under the council-manager form of government since January of 2006.
The Police Chief reports directly to the City Manager and leads a department of 203 sworn personnel, 24 non-sworn employees, 9 Animal Control and 27 Dispatch personnel. The annual operating budget for the department is $30.2 million. The department operates from a state of the art law enforcement facility. Under the general direction of the City Manager, the Chief of Police provides leadership, management and oversight for the overall operation and activities of the Police Department.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 15 years of related work experience in law enforcement; be at the rank of Captain or in some instances the rank of Lieutenant; will have graduated from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree, a Master’s degree preferred; and will be able to obtain Iowa Police Officer Certification within 120 days of being hired. Please see the Recruitment Brochure at www.mercergroupinc.com and refer to the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy for specifics on certification.
Salary range is $101,129.60 to $139,048.00 depending on experience and qualifications. An excellent fringe benefit package will also be provided.
Applications close May 14, 2012. Please send cover letter and resume to James Mercer, President/CEO, The Mercer Group, Inc., 551 W. Cordova Road, #726, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505. Voice: 505-466-9500; Fax: 505-466-1274.
E-Mail: jmercer@mercergroupinc.com; Website: www.mercergroupinc.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
Police Chief
The City of St. Cloud, MN (pop. 65,842) is seeking applications for the position of Chief of Police. The City of St. Cloud is located in central Minnesota, about 70 miles northwest of Minneapolis-St. Paul. The community’s central location in the state has fostered a diverse, vibrant economy based on manufacturing, agriculture, national and international industry and retail sales and services. The Chief of Police is an integral part of the City’s Executive Leadership team. The Chief manages a budget of over $13 million, and oversees a staff of 104 sworn officers and 57 full and part-time civilian employees.
The successful candidate will possess, at a minimum, a Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university with a degree in Police Administration, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or related field and graduation from an academy or institute in police administration such as the FBI National Academy, Northwestern Traffic Institute, or Southern Police Institute. Along with the required education, the candidate must have a minimum of ten years progressively responsible police administration experience in a department of comparable size and similar budget authority, including at least six years in a command/supervisory capacity. The new chief must be familiar with Minnesota Law and eligible for licensure within the State of Minnesota.
Interested candidates should send a resume by May 18, 2012 to: City of St. Cloud, Attn: Human Resources Director, 400 Second Street South, St. Cloud, MN 56301; Email: hr@ci.stcloud.mn.us. Position profile is available at www.ci.stcloud.mn.us.
Police Officer
The City of Knoxville, Iowa is accepting applications for the position of police officer. Minimum requirements include H.S. diploma or G.E.D., some college preferred. Testing includes written and oral exams, medical and psychological testing, drug screen, fitness test, and polygraph. Additional Information and applications available from: Knoxville Police Department
305 S. 3rd St.
Knoxville, IA 50138
641-828-0541
Applications must be received by noon on May 18, 2012. EOE
The Windsor Heights Police Department is accepting
applications for the position of Peace Officer to fill one fulltime
vacancy with potential of two more later in the year.
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CHIEF OF POLICE
CITY OF WEST DES MOINES, IOWA
Under the general direction of the City Manager, the Chief of Police of the City of West Des Moines provides leadership, management and oversight for the overall operation and activities of the Police Department.
The minimum job requirements include a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration or equivalent, Master’s Degree preferred; at least 10-12 years of related work experience in Police Operations with considerable management experience; graduation from the FBI Academy, Southern Police Institute or similar credential will be a plus; and Iowa Police Officer Certification, within 120 days of hire.
The City of West Des Moines has operated under the council-manager form of government since 1964 and has had five City Managers during that time period. West Des Moines is a full service municipal government providing a wide array of City services. The City is on a July-June fiscal year and has a total budget of $141 million, $24.8 million Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and 369 FTE staff.
Deadline to submit cover letter and resume is April 6, 2012. Those applicants meeting minimum qualifications for the position will undergo the Civil Service process. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications for the position will be invited to complete a questionnaire. The Civil Service process will consist of an Application Material Exam with a passing score of at least 80 percent. All applicants receiving a passing score will be invited to take part in a confidential interview with the City Manager, Human Resources Director and Civil Service Commission. Background checks will be conducted by The Mercer Group, which may include a polygraph examination. Applicants passing the Application Material Review will be invited to participate in the Oral Board Process. Applicants receiving a score of at least 80 percent will be certified and the top candidates will be invited to on-site interviews
Brochure at www.mercergroupinc.com. Confidential cover letter with salary history and resume should be sent to James Mercer, The Mercer Group, Inc., 551 West Cordova Road, #726, Santa Fe, NM 87505. Voice: 505-466-9500; Fax: 505-466-4185. E-Mail: jmercer@mercergroupinc.com; Website: www.mercergroupinc.com. EOE.
Police Officer
City of Dysart, Iowa (pop. 1379). Full time position.
City of Dysart, Iowa (pop. 1379). Police Officer Full time position. Candidate should possess excellent leadership and interpersonal skills with strong customer focus. ILEA certified preferred. City residency required. Salary DOQ plus benefits. Submit resume and three related references to: City of Dysart, 601 Wilson Street, PO Box 686, Dysart, IA 52224. Applications due by 4:00 PM on April 25, 2012. EOE.
Chief Jason Dunagan
Dysart Police Department
(319) 476-4011
(319) 476-3010 fax
dysartpd@fctc.coop
If you have a current position in Law Enforcement that you would
like to have posted, contact us at:
Iowa Peace Officers Association
PO Box 100 Denver, IA 50622
Call: 319-269-4104
Email: iacop2@mchsi.com
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