Police Chief Jobs

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Director of Public Safety (Fulltime)

  • Six Flags Over Georgia
  • Austell, GA
  • 14 days ago
  • Austell, GA
  • 14 days ago

OSHA 30 required In-depth knowledge of Georgia and Cobb County ordinances and law enforcement guidelines....

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Chief of Police

  • University of California Santa Barbara
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • 22 hours ago

, crime prevention, and community relations....

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Deputy Chief of Police

  • University of Nevada Las Vegas
  • Washington, DC
  • 22 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 22 hours ago

policing....

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Chief of Police

  • City of Rifle
  • Rifle, CO
  • 1 day ago
  • Rifle, CO
  • 1 day ago

The next Police Chief will take a leadership role in enhancing community quality of life through effective law enforcement, public education, and strong partnerships, while continuing to build trust...

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University Executive Director of Public Safety (University Administrator)

  • CUNY City University of New York - System
  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago

s chief public safety executive, the UED oversees safety operations across 26 urban campuses, managing a broad portfolio that includes crime prevention, investigations, access control, fire and life...

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Chief of Police (Spring 2026 start)

  • Royal ISD
  • Pattison, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Pattison, TX
  • 2 days ago

role Experience in school-based law enforcement or community policing is highly preferred How To Apply: Contact: Dr....

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OAG - Director of Law Enforcement IT Business Analyst IV-V 26-0326

  • OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
  • Austin, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 2 days ago

OAG - Director of Law Enforcement | IT Business Analyst IV-V | 26-0326 ( 00056735 ) Organization : OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL Primary Location : Texas-Austin Work Locations : Criminal Investigations...

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Director, Public Safety Training & BLET

  • Carteret Community College (NC)
  • Morehead City, NC
  • 4 days ago
  • Morehead City, NC
  • 4 days ago

LICENSING REQUIREMENT: Current North Carolina law enforcement certification. North Carolina General Instructor certification....

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Executive Assistant To The Chief Of Police

  • University of Washington
  • Seattle, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 4 days ago

Knowledge or understanding of law enforcement procedures, policies, and practices....

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Deputy Police Chief

  • The City of Fredericksburg
  • Fredericksburg, VA
  • 4 days ago
  • Fredericksburg, VA
  • 4 days ago

Hiring Announcement Deputy Police Chief Hiring Range $130,000-$140,000 DOQ Summary: Under general supervision, manages the operational aspects of the police department....

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Police Chief

  • Prosper, Town of (TX)
  • Prosper, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Prosper, TX
  • 4 days ago

Chief Brochure You Must Apply Here The Police Chief provides executive leadership and command of the Police Department, directing a full range of law enforcement services including emergency communications...

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Chief of Police

  • Southern University, Shreveport
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 4 days ago
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 4 days ago

) certification OR eligible for Out-of-State transfer; transfer POST requirements must be satisfied within one year Minimum 10 years exemplary law enforcement experience as a licensed peace officer...

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Director - Public Safety (Full Time) Days

  • Mercy
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 5 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 5 days ago

In lieu of degree, 8 years of leadership experience in law enforcement, Healthcare or Hospital Public Safety, Security, or Emergency Management....

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Public Safety Director / Future Chief Of Police

  • City of Starbase
  • TX
  • 5 days ago
  • TX
  • 5 days ago

The City of Starbase, Texas, is conducting a nationwide search for an exceptional, forward-thinking law enforcement executive to serve as its Public Safety Director and future Chief of Police....

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Administrative Coordinator - G118 - Chief of Police

  • Columbus Consolidated Government
  • Columbus, GA
  • 6 days ago
  • Columbus, GA
  • 6 days ago

This position is responsible for managing, planning, and directing the daily administrative, office, and recordkeeping functions of the department. Coordinates work of other clerical and...

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Police Chief Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Police Exam
In the United States, there is no one standardized police test - several different types are used by police departments nationwide. These different police officer exams usually have some...
MTA Police Exam
The MTA police exam, also known as the MTAPD exam, is a challenging assessment of the cognitive abilities, personality traits, and work related attributes of future police officers. The key to...
NPOST Police Test
Are you required to take the National Police Officer Selection Test (NPOST)? The NPOST includes 4 sections testing your math, reading, grammar and police report writing skills- all critical for...

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Salary for Police Chief Jobs Nationwide

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Highest Education Level

Police Chiefs offer the following education background
Master's Degree
33.4%
Bachelor's Degree
33.3%
Associate's Degree
9.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.5%
High School or GED
7.1%
Doctorate Degree
6.6%
Some College
2.1%
Some High School
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Police Chiefs
None
36.7%
4-6 years
12.9%
2-4 years
11.1%
10+ years
9.7%
8-10 years
9.0%
1-2 years
8.8%
6-8 years
6.9%
Less than 1 year
4.9%


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