INTERNAL LISTING: POLICE CHIEF

The successful candidate must meet the following qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in Criminal Justice or a related field.
• Preference will be given to those holding a Masters or Post Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university in the areas of criminal justice, business administration, behavioral science, public administration or a related field of study.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a police organization in a community that values diversity.
• Experience as a Deputy Chief of Police or Police Chief (or equivalent designation) with a proven and demonstrated ability in leading an urban police department effective in addressing crime.
• Graduated from at least one of the following: FBI National Academy, FBI National Executive Leadership Institute, Major City Chiefs Association Police Executive Leadership Institute or PERF Senior Management Institute for Police.

Eleven (11) years of progressively responsible experience as a peace officer with a current rank of Major, Deputy Chief (or equivalent), including a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible management and administrative experience is required.

• Proven experience in directing effective police activities, including community-oriented policing in Tulsa or a community similar to Tulsa.
• Leadership development and study through team-building techniques, including innovative and critical development of ideas and solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, problem solving ability, and strategic thinking.

LOCATION: 600 Civic Center
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Licenses and Certificates:

• Possession of a valid Oklahoma Class “D” Driver license
• Must be a certified Police Officer in Oklahoma or be able to obtain CLEET certification within six (6) months of hire or as otherwise allowed by state law
• Must successfully complete a course of training meeting at least the minimal criteria established by CLEET for police chief administration and successfully complete an approved police chief administrative school which has been developed by the Oklahoma Association of Chiefs of Police and approved by CLEET within twelve (12) months of assuming the position.