Starting salary will be based on candidate's abilities and experience.
Anticipated starting salary of +/- $175,000 and a comprehensive benefits package to include:
This is a highly responsible, executive-level position that requires strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to community engagement and policing best practices.
With a population of approximately 42,500, Bartlett is known for its strong community values, excellent schools, and a commitment to public safety, offering a welcoming environment for residents, businesses, and visitors alike.
The Village spans across three counties: Cook, DuPage, and Kane, with the majority of its territory located in DuPage County. The Bartlett Metra station provides direct access to downtown Chicago, with a travel time of approximately 50 minutes.
The Department is one of 48 CALEA accredited agencies in the State of Illinois, upholding 462 standards in its ongoing pursuit of excellence. Employees of the Department are entrusted to consistently seek and find ways to affirmatively promote, preserve and deliver a feeling a safety and security while providing service and problem resolution for all people within the Village of Bartlett.
The Police Department includes 82 full and part-time positions with 63 sworn personnel and 19 civilian employees. The Department also employees school crossing guards. DuPage Public Safety Communications (DuComm) provides emergency communication services for the Department and dispatched over 14,000 calls for service in 2024.
The Chief of Police is responsible for the overall leadership, direction, and administration of the police department, which includes sworn officers, civilian personnel, and support staff. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to professionalism, integrity, accountability, and transparency while fostering a culture of collaboration within the department, the organization and the community.
Master's degree and/or advanced police management training, such as:
Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence that the applicant possesses the required knowledge, skills and abilities to manage the Village's Police Department will be considered.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of five (5) professional references to the Village of Bartlett Human Resources Director, Janelle Terrance.
Village of Bartlett – Human Resources Director, Janelle Terrance
or
call 630-540-5942
Please see posting on the Village's Website for more information and brochure (https://www.bartlettil.gov/Home/Components/JobPosts/Job/284/183)
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