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Police Chief

Appleton Police Dept

Agency City
Appleton
,
Agency State
Wisconsin

Reason for Announcement:

Applications are now being accepted to
Fill vacancy
Type of Opening
Full-Time

Responsibilities:

Position Responsibilities

As the leader of the department, the Chief of Police is responsible for the overall leadership and vision of the Police team. Work involves leading the organization and providing high-level professional expertise and advice on all areas of responsibilities. This position is responsible for developing and implementing long term strategies that will shape the growth of the organization. Work is performed under the general direction of the Mayor. This position is a key member of the City Leadership Team and is expected to serve in both leadership and management capacities.

Benefits:

Benefits
  • Clothing Allowance
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Dental
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Vacation
  • Wisconsin Retirement Fund

Qualifications:

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
  • 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

Education Requirements:

Education Requirements
High school diploma
60 college credits / Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree

Notes:

Notes
  • Background Check
  • Drug Screening
  • Medical Examination
  • Oral Interviews
  • Polygraph Examination
  • Psychological Examination
Affirmative Action (AA)
Affirmative Action (AA)
American Disability Act (ADA)
American Disability Act (ADA)
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

How to Apply:

Contact Information:

Application Contact Name
Stephanie Cheslock
Application Contact Title
Recruitment Assistant
Application Contact Agency
City of Appleton Police Department
Application Contact Address

222 s Walnut Street
Appleton, WI 54911
United States

Phone
Application Contact Phone
(920) 832-5890
Fax
Application Contact Fax
(920) 832-5845
Email
Application Contact Email
humanresources@appletonwi.gov
Website
Application Contact Website

Apply By:

Application Deadline

Submit:

Application Requirements
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