Montgomery County, MD (pop.900,000), adjacent to Washington, DC This senior management level department head manages a full service urban police department with 1,600 employees (1,080 sworn) and a $150 million budget. The Chief is responsible for coordinating and directing a variety of programs that emphasize community-oriented service delivery through partnerships, problem solving, and prevention. The Chief is appointed by the County Executive, confirmed by the County Council, and reports to the Chief Administrative Officer.

Minimum qualifications for the position are a Masters Degree in Law Enforcement, Public Administration, or a related field and extensive experience in police administration work with at least four (4) years in a managerial or supervisory capacity, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The successful candidate will have a strong leadership and management background, preferably as a Chief or Assistant Chief of Police in a comparable jurisdiction; experience developing effective labor-management collaboration in a collective bargaining environment; a proven record of increasing diversity in the agency, and effective community relations skills.

Salary will be in the mid to upper $100s depending on qualifications.

Apply in confidence to Bruce Romer, Chief Administrative Officer, 101 Monroe St., 2nd Fl., Rockville, MD 20850 or email to: policechief.recruitment@montgomerycountymd.gov

For additional information about Montgomery County see website at: www.montgomerycountymd.gov

Position is open until filled. TTD (240) 777-5126