Police Chief

About the role

The City of Independence seeks an experienced and visionary Police Chief to lead its full-service police department, build community trust, and guide strategic public safety initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for all Police Department operations
• Build trust with employees, elected officials, and the community
• Oversee departmental budgeting, policy development, and resource management
• Advance accountability, transparency, and organizational excellence
• Strengthen community policing initiatives while addressing emerging public safety challenges

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Administration, or a related field
• Ten (10) years of progressively responsible law enforcement experience
• Minimum five (5) years in a supervisory position above first-line supervisor level, or in an executive leadership position
• Missouri POST certification or ability to obtain certification within one year
• Valid driver’s license
• Completion of advanced executive law enforcement leadership training (FBI National Academy, PERF SMIP, FBI LEEDA Trilogy, or equivalent)

Preferred qualifications

• Experience leading a similarly sized municipal police department
• Collective bargaining experience
• Budget development and capital planning experience
• Experience implementing organizational change and community policing initiatives

Pay

The salary range for this position is $150,000 to $180,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

N/A