Chief of Police- Matthews (NC) Police Department

Company: Police Executive Research Forum
Location: Washington
Posted on: November 14, 2024

Job Description:

Police Chief - Matthews, North CarolinaThe Town of Matthews, North Carolina (pop. 30,088) is located in southeastern Mecklenburg County adjacent to Charlotte, one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S. Matthews has kept its small-town identity and welcoming charm, with attractive landscaping and wide, shaded sidewalks creating an inviting community.The Town of Matthews is seeking a Police Chief to direct all activities of the Police Department, including establishing goals, policies, and evaluations, planning special enforcement activities, preparing reports, analyzing crime trends, cooperating with other law enforcement agencies, budgeting, and supervising personnel. The Police Chief reports to the Town Manager. The Matthews Police Department budget is $11M and is staffed by approximately 87 full and part-time employees, generally serving in one of three service divisions: Administration, Criminal Investigations, and Patrol.This position requires graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in law enforcement, public administration or a related field, and a minimum of 8 to 10 years of command-level experience including at least two years as a Chief. Extensive experience as a Deputy Chief with demonstrated experience in multiple functional areas may be considered.The starting salary range for this position will be $113,044-$144,131. The Town offers a competitive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, longevity pay, and participation in the North Carolina Local Government Employees Retirement System. The updated benefits summary is currently being finalized and will be available upon request.Relocation reimbursement is negotiable.This position is open until filled; applications will be reviewed as they are received. Qualified candidates are asked to apply at: . For more information, please contact Anne Lewis at anne.lewis@bakertilly.com or 703-923-8214.
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