Police Chief

The City of Florence, Oregon, located on the beautiful Central Oregon coast, is accepting applications for the position of Police Chief. Salary range: $75,000-$93,360, DOQ, with generous benefits package. The Police Chief administers, plans, and directs the operations of the Police Department and an 18-cell municipal jail, integrating a community-oriented policy and problem solving philosophy.

Successful candidates will have a four-year degree from an accredited university, preferably in law enforcement, criminal justice, public administration, or related field; and at least six years of law enforcement experience with at least three years in an administration/management position. Preference will be given to those candidates having completed on-going law enforcement or related training either within an established college degree program or through law enforcement training schools, such as the FBI National Academy (FBINA), the Southern Police Institute (SPI), or the Northwestern University Center for Public Safety. Must not have been absent from full-time law enforcement for more than two years prior to assumption of this position.

Please submit a cover letter, a detailed professional resume identifying relevant qualifications and experience, five professional references, a completed City of Florence Employment Application, and Veteran’s Preference information (if applicable). Links to application, Veteran’s Preference form, and detailed Position Profile can be found below.  Mail or hand deliver application packet to Florence Police Chief Recruitment, c/o City of Florence, 250 Hwy. 101, Florence, OR 97439, or e-mail to ann.steward@ci.florence.or.us. Closing date: Monday, March 31, 2014.