Police Chief

Summary of Job The City of Lodi, WI is seeking an experienced leader to serve as the community’s next Chief of Police. This is a full-time, exempt position with benefits and authorized salary hiring range of $86,673.60 - $110,156.80 (commensurate with experience and qualifications). In addition to administrative duties, including managing the police department, this position is responsible for assisting with patrol and investigative duties. The City of Lodi Police Department is a full-service police organization that provides safety and enforcement services to more than 3,000 city residents. The police department consists of six full-time officers, one administrative assistant, and supplemental part-time officers. The Chief of Police is appointed by the Lodi Police Commission and serves under the direction of the Mayor, in cooperation with the Common Council.

The City of Lodi offers a generous benefits package to eligible employees. Eligible employees will contribute to the State of Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) and be offered to participate in Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds including Group Health Insurance (with/without dental); Life Insurance; Income Continuation Insurance; and Deferred Compensation benefits. Additionally, the City offers vacation time, sick leave, holiday pay, and paid parental leave. Interested candidates are invited to review the position description and apply online at the City of Lodi website: www.cityoflodi.us. Select the Employment icon in the center of the City’s homepage. Please note: To apply for this position, you must submit the following: A completed DJ-LE-330 application, as well as the City’s online application. Use this DJ-LE-330 link to obtain the correct DJ-LE-330 form with the review date of 6/2022, and when completed, add it to your online application as an attachment. Please be sure to answer all questions in section 6. Cover Letter Resume Applications without the DJ-LE-330 and answered questions in section 6 will NOT be considered. The deadline to apply is February 23, 2026 by 9:00 AM. The City of Lodi is an equal opportunity employer.

General Statement of Job, Duties, & Responsibilities The statements included in the Position Description reflect, in general, the duties and responsibility of this position and are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive. The Chief of Police, who reports to the Mayor, is designated by state statute as head of the Police Department. The Chief directs the day-to-day operations of the department and exercises law enforcement powers and responsibilities assigned to Police Chiefs and sworn police officers under state statute and city ordinance. The Chief of Police functions as the chief operating officer of the department providing services that include, but are not limited to, police patrol, traffic control and enforcement, accident investigation, crime prevention and investigation, response to citizen complaints and calls for assistance, community education, community policing, communications, and emergency services. As the department’s chief operating officer, the Chief of Police must exercise independent judgements that may be rendered in an emergency. Plan, organize, staff, direct, and control the operations of the police department. Review, develop, and implement policies and procedures related to the day-to-day administration of the department. Direct and monitor activities of staff. Oversee and facilitate planning and evaluation of training programs and other activities designed to meet the continuing education and training needs of staff. Effectively communicate with the department, the Mayor, the Common Council, other city agencies, and the community. Attend meetings as required. Prepares the department budget request Monitor Department expenditures and revenues; coordinate necessary adjustments to the capital improvements and operations budgets with the Common Council and the Mayor. Plans and directs the implementation of the department’s short-and long-term goals. Participate in continuing education and training programs to maintain or develop the knowledge and skill needed to perform tasks associated with this position. Review, develop, and propose, for consideration by the Common Council, City Policies governing prevention of crimes, enforcement of State Statutes and City ordinances, safe movement of people and goods, and protection of people and property. Develop a proposed annual operation budget and long-range capital improvements budget in accordance with the budget timeline. Evaluate and document the performance of immediate subordinates.

Assist the Common Council in the development of policies and adoption of practices governing the recruitment, screening, testing and selection of police officers; advise and aid the Police Commission in matters related to the promotion and retention of officers in the Department. Oversee the Department’s personnel administration in conjunction with the Police Commission, including recruitment, selection, evaluation, scheduling, training, and discipline. Provide back-up to subordinates and advises and assists subordinates in the non-routine Department matters. Foster communication with and outreach to municipal departments, schools, civic groups, and other groups within the municipality in support of community policing. Plan, prepare, and respond to emergencies, including natural disasters, which impair or threaten the public’s safety. Be knowledgeable about innovations and developments in policing and disseminate knowledge as appropriate to subordinates. Performs the essential functions and peripheral duties of a Police Officer, including but not limited to, routine weekly patrol, court appearances, and response to calls for assistance. Perform other duties as required.