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Clay Township, Montgomery County Ohio is seeking a Chief of Police with exceptional leadership and management skills. The successful candidate will possess a demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in modern operational police practices and must have served at least ten years full time in law enforcement, five years in a supervisory/command position in a law enforcement agency. The department consists of directing five full time officers and an Administrative/Operations Sergeant. Candidates must possess, at minimum, an Associate’s Degree related to criminal justice, a Bachelor’s Degree is preferred. Completion of FBI Command Leadership course, CLEE or other similar training may be substituted for possession of a degree. Candidate will be responsible for the overall operational and administrative functions of the police department including but not limited to the following essential job functions.

• The Chief of Police shall be the chief executive officer of the Police Department;

• Performs and/or oversees departmental planning; establishes methods for accomplishing departmental objectives; ensures that departmental goals and objectives are consistent and compatible with goals and objectives set by legal requirement and the Board of Trustees;

• Organizes the department to meet established goals and objectives; establishes and maintains work groups to meet defined objectives;

• Oversees the level of functioning by departmental staff; identifies and documents departmental activity and productivity;

• Maintains clear chain of command and clear channels of communication within the department and with other law enforcement and emergency agencies;

• Develops the annual department budget in conjunction with the Board of Trustees, makes budget presentation, administers the department's budget, and manages expenditures;

• Interacts with the community on of behalf of the department and the Township, represents the department and the Township to various agencies and committees, responds to public inquiries, and resolves complaints;

• Attends meetings and other required after-hours activities, as requested, submits monthly reports to Board of Trustees regarding the department's activities, and prepares other reports as appropriate;

• Effectively supervises, evaluates, disciplines, and addresses grievances of subordinate employees;

• Identifies risk management issues and promulgates plans for their mitigation.

Position is not salaried and can incur overtime at the discretion of the Board of Trustees, has medical/dental/vision/life insurance and HSA benefits. Normal work week is Monday-Friday 8a-4p. Position provides an unmarked patrol unit for candidates that live in Montgomery County or an adjacent county. All uniforms and equipment provided by the department.

Interested candidates must complete an application available at claytownshipoffices.com. Applications shall be accompanied by a cover letter and current resume. Applications can be emailed to ahowell@clayohio.org. Application must be received by 11/25/2024.

Submission of interest, application, or sending of resume on really shall only be considered interest in the position. You MUST complete an agency application to be processed for this position.

Applicants must have a current OPOTC Certification, or be able to obtain certification prior to appointment of position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $71,591.83 - $82,153.27 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Brookville, OH 45309: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person