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Police Chief
 
The ideal candidate shall have the following experience: law enforcement administration, budget development and management, emergency preparedness methodology, development and implementation of policies and procedures, patrol development/implementation, criminal investigation, personnel management, strategic planning, grants management, and community leadership qualities.
 
The Chief of Police must be an effective supervisor of employees and maintain positive professional relationships both inside and outside of the Department. The Chief of Police must have the ability to administer fair and impartial promotional and disciplinary processes be familiar with current law enforcement technologies, and have excellent working knowledge of local, State, and Federal Laws.
 

 
Position: Police Chief
Organization: Town of University Park
Location: University Park,  MD 
United States
Salary: $140,000 to o$150,000
Posting Start Date: 2/3/2025
Date Posted: 2/3/2025
Requirements ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Manages, organizes, and builds a department that is fair and transparent, and treats all people with dignity and respect
  • Ensures that laws and ordinances are enforced, and that public peace and safety is maintained.
  • Reports to and consults with the Town Administrator in determining plans and policies to be observed in police operations.
  • Embraces community policing and community building as an integral part of the Department’s mission.
  • Safeguards the lives and property of the people we serve and reduce instances of fear and crime.
  • Manages and oversees police/public internal and external communications, information, marketing and outreach.
  • Plans and directs the implementation of the Department’s short- and long-term goals, objectives, and strategies as directed by the Town Council and in compliance with the Town Charter.
  • Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with outside law enforcement agencies.
  • Works in partnership with citizens to assist in finding resolutions to community concerns.
  • Prepares and presents the police annual operating and capital budget and controls Department expenditures.
  • Conversant with the certification and hiring standards under COMAR & regulated by the Maryland Police Training Standards Commission.
  • Develops policies and procedures for the Department mandated by law to ensure efficient operations of the Department.
  • Plans and implements a law enforcement program for the Town to better carry out the policies and goals of Town management.
  • Meets with elected or appointed officials, other law enforcement officials, community representatives, and the public on all aspects of the Department’s activities.
  • Coordinates the activities within the Department to exchange information with other law enforcement agencies, the State’s Attorney’s Office, District and Circuit Court, and other government agencies as needed.
  • Consults and works closely with the Town Attorney on personnel matters.
  • Ensures systems of equitable and transparent recognition and discipline are in place.
  • Participates in various committees.
  • Must be a certified law enforcement officer witht the State of Maryland or complete the certificatio within 12 months of being hired if from outsisde of Maryland.
The Chief serves at the pleasure of the Mayor and Council and reports directly to the Town Administrator.

This position offers a competitive salary (starting range expected to be $140,000 - $150,000 DOQ) and an excellent benefits package including health, vision, dental, paid time off, eleven paid holidays, the Maryland Retirement System and Mission Square defined contribution.

To apply for the position, send a resume, cover letter and three references to dsandlin@upmd.org. For a full job description please go to www.upmd.org.
Status: This listing expires on: 3/5/2025
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Organization Information
Name:
Town of University Park
Address:
6724 Baltimore Avenue

University Park,  MD 20782
United States
Email:
dsandlin@upmd.org
Phone:
(240) 850-8233
Fax:
Contact:
Debi Sandlin

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