Police Chief (20516735)

Sacramento/Metro Area

Job Type

Full-Time

Close Date

7/19/2024 at 5pm

Salary

$201,088.08-$264,589.56 Annually

Additional Questionnaires

None

About Woodland

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The City of Woodland is strategically located in California's Sacramento Valley, one of the world's richest agricultural areas. The City has a population of over 60,000 while maintaining it small town appeal, and is the County seat of Yolo County.

Woodland is approximately 85 miles northeast of San Francisco and 24 miles northwest of Sacramento, the State Capitol. The City is ideally positioned along Interstate 5 and is also serviced by the Sacramento International Airport, 12 miles to the east. Known as the "City of Trees", Woodland has 176 acres of parks with a wide variety of athletic fields, which host a myriad of year-round sports activities for youth and adults.

The surrounding area offers water skiing and boating on Sacramento River, Lake Berryessa, and Folsom Lake. Winters can be enjoyed skiing at the many fine resorts in the Lake Tahoe area.

Woodland is a full-service City and includes the departments of Public Works, Community Development, Finance, Human Resources, Police, Fire, Community Services, Public Library and the City Manager's and City Clerk's Office. In order to maintain a high level of service to our diverse community, the City of Woodland is looking for motivated and qualified applicants to join our current staff of 323 employees, 165 classifications City wide. The City offers a wide variety of positions with room for advancement.

Please consider the City of Woodland in your future career.

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Location

1000 Lincoln Ave Woodland, 95695

Description

The City of Woodland is seeking a dynamic and inspiring POLICE CHIEF who wants to shape and lead the Department into the future! This is a unique opportunity for a visionary leader.

If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please apply online at:

www.bobmurrayassoc.com/search-summary?broc_id=6064

Filing Deadline: Friday, July 19, 2024

Woodland is a welcoming community with a unique mix of amenities and cultures. In 2021, Woodland was named as one of the Top 100 Places to Live in America by Livability.com and the second-best place to live in the State of California!

Woodland stands out due to its strong sense of community and diverse economy rooted in its rich agricultural heritage and distinctive architecture highlighted by its National Historic Main Street. The City has a population of nearly 62,000 and is the seat of Yolo County. Since 1871, the Woodland Police Department has aimed to improve the quality of life for all residents of Woodland by administering programs which prevent, investigate, solve, and ultimately decrease crime.

Under the direction of the City Manager, the Police Chief serves as the principal administrative officer for the Police Department and a key member of the City's Executive Team. The Police Chief plans, directs, reviews, and manages Department activities and operations, which encompass a wide range of law enforcement-related functions.

This is a unique opportunity for a visionary leader to shape the Department. The Police Department is currently experiencing a period of new promotions and appointments, both largely due to retirements.

The City of Woodland is seeking a dynamic and inspiring Police Chief who wants to shape and lead the Department into the future! With a team-oriented mindset and a commitment to effective and transparent communication, the ideal candidate has a proven track record of leading with integrity and character, approaching each day with a can-do attitude, and a focus on continuous improvement.

The annual salary range for the Police Chief is $201,088.08 to $264,589.56. Placement within this range is dependent on experience and qualifications. The City also offers a competitive benefits package.

If you have any questions about this recruitment, please do not hesitate to contact Joel Bryden with Bob Murray & Associates at: (916) 784-9080

Job PDF:

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