The City is seeking a mission-driven, and collaborative law enforcement executive to lead the Joliet Police Department and ensure the effective delivery of high-quality public safety services.
The successful candidate demonstrates the ability to provide strategic leadership for all departmental operations—guide long-term priorities, oversee daily functions, and foster a culture of professionalism.
This individual can work effectively with City leadership, community partners, and regional agencies to advance organizational goals, strengthen performance, and ensure consistent, equitable enforcement of laws and departmental policies.
This role requires a leadership approach grounded in trust, transparency, and sound judgment.
The successful candidate will offer clear analysis, thoughtful guidance, and steady decision-making while modeling the City's values and maintaining the highest standards of integrity and conduct.
The ideal candidate is an experienced, approachable, and solutions-oriented public safety leader who cultivates a positive organizational culture and supports the growth and development of department personnel.
The Chief of Police will also deliver operational excellence through effective budgeting, policy development, training, and continuous improvement, ensuring the department's ability to meet community needs and advance public trust.
Requirements:
A minimum of ten (10) years of actual working experience in a law enforcement organization.
A minimum of five (5) years in a command-level position in a law enforcement organization with 200 or more sworn personnel.
A Bachelor's Degree in Law Enforcement, Police Science, or related field.
Additional specialized leadership education preferred, such as FBI National Academy, Southern Police Institute, School of Police Staff and Command or military equivalent.
Basic law enforcement training certification or equivalent.
Ability to be certified by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board as a police officer and meet the annual training requirements for a Chief of police in Illinois.
Ability to meet firearm qualification standards as mandated by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board.
