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The City of Blair is hiring for the position of Police Chief. The current population of Blair, Nebraska is 8,000, and within the Washington County area is 22,000. The Blair Police Department has an authorized strength of 20 sworn officers and operates with an annual budget of $2.3 million.
Community Overview: Blair is a vibrant community (population 8,000) situated along the Missouri River in eastern Nebraska. As the county seat of Washington County (population 22,000), Blair is strategically located just 20 miles north of Omaha, offering residents the perfect blend of small-town charm and easy access to metropolitan amenities. Blair operates under the Mayor-Council form of government and serves as a vital transportation hub and center for business, agriculture, and industry. The community features a mix of established and newly developed residential areas, locally owned businesses, and major international corporations. Surrounded by the rolling hills of the Missouri River Valley, Blair exemplifies a community where people live, learn, and work together to create an exceptional quality of life.
Position Overview: The Blair Police Department has an authorized strength of 20 sworn officers and operates with an annual budget of $2.3 million. The department is committed to providing professional law enforcement services while maintaining strong community relationships. The Police Chief plans, directs, and manages all operations of the city police department. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and developing a professional law enforcement team; managing department budget and resources; implementing community-oriented policing strategies; maintaining strong relationships with city officials and community stakeholders; ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations; developing and implementing departmental policies and procedures; identify opportunities for external funding to mitigate internal costs for equipment or programs and submit applications; review training requirements and ensure all staff are in compliance of state and federal standards; represent the City of Blair in Joint Task Force exercises; coordinate with other departments from surrounding areas as needed to request or offer resources for special events. The department has adopted the community-oriented policing philosophy so that they can better serve the citizens of Blair.
Qualifications: Candidates must meet the following requirements: Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, public administration, or related field. Master's degree, preferred. Must have a minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible law enforcement experience, with 5 years of command level experience at Lieutenant rank or higher. FBI National Academy or related senior police management program, preferred. Current Nebraska law enforcement certification or equivalent. Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center (NLETC) supervision & management certification required within one year of hire. Valid driver's license. Must establish residency within 30-miles of the City of Blair jurisdiction within one year of hire.
Benefits: Salary is negotiable based on experience, current range is $111,000-$126,000, with comprehensive benefit package including: health insurance, retirement plan, paid vacation and sick leave, holiday pay, professional development opportunities.
Application Process: The selection committee is being assisted by a local HR consulting firm. Forward cover letter and resume to Morrow & Associates re: Blair Police Chief by email, info@morrowhr.com, 402-330-1019. Closing date is Friday, December 20, 2024, by 4pm CST. For a full job description, visit www.blairnebraska.org. The City of Blair is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Police Chief
Police Chief- City of Moorhead, MN
Deadline to Apply: January 12th, 2024
Salary Range: $127,785 - $181,101 Annually DOQ
The City of Moorhead is seeking a Police Chief for this vibrant city of 45,000 located in western Minnesota across the Red River from Fargo, North Dakota. As the county seat of Clay County, it is the largest city in northwest Minnesota and part of the growing Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan area (pop. 260,000), second in size only to the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. The City serves a population of 44,861 across 22.2 square miles with a budget of $134 million and a team of 292 FTEs and approximately 300 temporary/seasonal staff.
The Moorhead Police Department emphasizes proactive law enforcement, crime prevention practices, community visibility, and fostering partnerships to improve effectiveness. The Department enjoys extensive training opportunities to continually re-invest in personnel and is on the cutting edge of new technology and equipment. As a result of innovative initiatives, MPD enjoys extensive community support from the city council, business community, local schools, civic organizations and the public at large. The Department operates with a 2024 budget of $12.7 million and staffing of 81 FTEs with 62 sworn Peace Officers (increasing to 64 in 2025). In 2023, the Department responded to 32,557 calls for service.
If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding position in top level law enforcement in a progressive community with an entrepreneurial department, this may be the opportunity for you. The City of Moorhead, Minnesota is recruiting an enterprising Police Chief to replace the current chief who is retiring after over 30 years with the Department. This professional law enforcement agency is on the cutting edge of law enforcement practices, utilizes advanced technology, values partnerships to help achieve its mission, and enjoys widespread support from City administration, City Council, and the community.
Moorhead leads the area with a strong economic and diverse base of business, industry, commerce, and cultural opportunities supported by a strong workforce. The city has exceptional medical and health care services, a strong retail sector and a wide variety of restaurant and fine dining options. Five higher educational institutions in Moorhead and Fargo, and an excellent K-12 public school system and private schools provide an abundance of academic, arts, athletics, and entertainment opportunities for life-long learning. Many civic, volunteer, cultural, and faith-based organizations enhance the quality of life in this progressive community along with a multitude of recreational opportunities for all ages.
View the full position profile and job description at gmphr.com.
More Information: GMP Consultants is assisting the City of Moorhead with this search. Learn more at gmphr.com. The City of Moorhead is an Equal Opportunity Employer. First Review is January 12, 2025.
Chief of Police
Chief of Police- Newport, OR
Deadline to Apply: January 16th, 2025
Salary Range: $122,808 - $149,268 (DOQ)
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The City of Newport, Oregon (population 11,983) is recruiting its next Chief of Police. Newport is situated on Yaquina Bay, serves as the Lincoln County seat and a regional hub on the central Oregon coast. With two major highways, 101 and 20, converging in the City, it provides easy access to visitors and area residents alike. Newport is a well-loved year-round tourist destination offering a wide range of outdoor recreation opportunities, historic sites, performing arts, family activities, shopping, and culinary establishments. Commercial fishing, shipping, and marine research provide an active coastal economy.
The ideal candidate should have strong leadership and management abilities, excellent communication skills to engage multiple and diverse audiences, and experience with effective workforce development to foster employee recruitment, professional growth, accountability, and retention. A commitment to collaborative interdepartmental coordination and the ability to maintain, enhance, and strengthen inter-agency relations is desired. They should have strong department budget development and management skills, professional and modern police training skills, with a commitment to continuing and enhancing a community focused policing model. A candidate who has an appreciation of Newport’s unique culture and will be an active and visible member of the community.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
A Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice, Social Science, or related field, as well as at least seven (7) years of progressive, responsible police department experience with increasing levels of responsibility in management and supervisory positions including at least five (5) years of command experience. required. Satisfactory and equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the described duties of the position will be considered.
Additionally, the candidate must be eligible for the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) Executive Law Enforcement Certificate within one year of accepting the position, meet all DPSST standards, possess and maintain a valid Oregon license to operate a motor vehicle with an acceptable driving record, and able to pass a thorough background check as well as medical and psychological evaluation. Participation in advanced or executive law enforcement management programs (e.g., FBI Academy, Southern Police Institute) or equivalent executive leadership training. Other knowledge and physical requirements of the position can be found in the official job description.
Compensation is $122,808 to $149,268 (DOQ).
Candidates are encouraged to review more details about the position available on the following link: www.jensenstrategies.com/recruitment/newportpolicechief
To be considered, candidates must complete and email the following application materials to emily@jensenstrategies.com no later than Thursday, January 16, 2025.
(1) concise cover letter summarizing relevant background and qualifications for the position in PDF or Word format;
(2) resume in PDF or Word format;
(3) a Supplemental Application Form* in PDF or Word format;
and, if applicable,
(4) Military veterans must submit a completed and signed Oregon Veteran’s Preference form* in PDF or Word format, with supporting documentation.
* Forms available at www.jensenstrategies.com/recruitment/newportpolicechief
Questions may be directed to:
Emily Rehder
(503) 477-5615
emily@jensenstrategies.com
The City of Newport is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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