Police Chief
Grand Rapids Police Dept
Agency City
Wisconsin Rapids
,
Agency State
Wisconsin
The Town of Grand Rapids is currently accepting applications/resumes for the position of Chief of Police. The Grand Rapids Police Department has 7 sworn officer positions and 2 administrative assistants, serving the Town of Grand Rapids of approximately 7,400 people. Grand Rapids is an attractive, rural community with beautiful neighborhoods and a family oriented small‐town feel. The Town of Grand Rapids is part of the Wisconsin Rapids Public School system, has well maintained infrastructure and plenty of green space. The Town is seeking a progressive, energetic leader with proven success in police management, excellent communication skills and a focus on continuous improvement.
Reason for Announcement:
Responsibilities:
The responsibilities of the Chief of Police include police service planning, organizational development and maintaining a positive community relationship. The individual will be responsible for administering all department operations and personnel to provide public service, community protection and law enforcement services within the Town. The Chief of Police is also responsible for creating a yearly budget, bi-weekly payroll and other administrative duties. The Police Chief’s work is performed under the direction of the Town Board, as well as the Police and Fire Commission for matters of hiring, promotion and significant cases of discipline. Direct and coordinate daily activities in accordance with State Statutes and Town Board. Must be able to perform all functions of a Law Enforcement Officer including routine patrol functions at times.
Salary:
Benefits:
- Clothing Allowance
- Deferred Compensation
- Dental
- Health Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Sick Leave
- Vacation
- Wisconsin Retirement Fund
Qualifications:
- Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously
- Ability to perform essential functions of this position
- Ability to possess a firearm
- Ability to use all standard law enforcement equipment
- Able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Clear and concise speech
- Driver's license
- Eligibility for Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board Certification
- Good driving record
- Good physical condition
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge and skills in operating computer systems
- No domestic abuse convictions
- No felony convictions
- Previous experience
- React quickly and effectively to stressful situations
- Supervisory/Management Experience
- U.S. citizen
- Vision correctable to 20/20
- Ten (10) years of sworn service in law enforcement, including five (5) years of supervisory experience as a Sergeant or above.
Education Requirements:
Notes:
- Background Check
- Drug Screening
- Medical Examination
- Oral Interviews
- Psychological Examination
- For your planning purposes, applicants selected to continue will be invited to interview with the Police and Fire Commission.
- Please email a cover letter, resume, completed current Wisconsin DOJ/LESB application form DJ‐LE‐330 to Town of Grand Rapids Clerk, Lisa Dotter at clerk@grandrapidswi.org
Contact Information:
2410 48th Street South
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
United States