Employment Bulletin

The City of Gloucester, Massachusetts a diverse, historic seaside community with a population of approximately 30,000 is seeking an established professional for the position of Chief of Police. The department has 59 employees (56 sworn officers) and an annual budget of approximately $5 million. Appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council, the successful candidate must possess strong communication, leadership, organization and management skills, as well as proven integrity.

The position requires a master’s degree in Police Science or related field, 15 years policing experience, no less than five of which shall be in a progressively responsible law enforcement management position.  The successful candidate must be certifiable by the Municipal Policing Training Committee.

Preference shall be given to candidates who possess a minimum rank of lieutenant and have graduated from a nationally recognized police leadership program such as the Senior Management Institute for Police or the FBI National Academy.

Preference will also be given to candidates with experience in budgeting, information technology, labor relations, staff development, training, community policing and the use of crime data for deployment and decision making.

Preference may be given to candidates who have experience in a multi-lingual and multi-cultural urban law enforcement environment from municipalities with a population of 30,000 or more residents and/or candidates who speak a secondary language reflecting the linguistic diversity of the City of Gloucester.

Salary range is ($100,302.30---$118,572.30). The City offers an excellent benefits package.

To apply send five cover letters and résumés to David J. Bain Jr., Director of Personnel, Gloucester City Hall, 9 Dale Avenue, Gloucester, MA 01930. Applications must be received no later than May 21, 2012:

The City of Gloucester is an Affirmative Action-Equal Opportunity Employer. The City will make reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants.

The City of Hartford is seeking an exceptional leader to serve as Chief of Police and provide direction and leadership to the Police Department and the community in creating a safe and secure city. Hartford (city pop. 125,000; metro pop. 1.2 mil.), the capital city of Connecticut, is a diverse, densely populated urban center comprised of 17 distinct and historic neighborhoods. Residents are passionate and highly engaged in their city, which hosts an array of key government, commercial, and university institutions.

The City and its residents are seeking a Police Chief who:

• Is community-oriented, with a proven track-record in community-oriented policing;
• Will be highly visible and accessible, working to build relationships of trust with all segments of the community in order to address each neighborhoods’ unique policing needs;
• Is passionate about policing a diverse community, and committed to collaborating with the community and other agencies and units of government to prevent crime, assist in building and maintaining strong neighborhoods and strategically addressing crime and disorder in a manner that will gain the trust of the community;
• Will be invested in the city, committing to a term of at least four years, will reside there accordingly and be able to serve as a member of the city government leadership team;
• Will provide leadership to the Police Department in a manner that supports the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct, promotes fairness and impartiality in departmental discipline, supports officer professional development and promotion processes and positive interactions of officers with the Hartford community;
• Will be able to develop a strategic plan that will provide a long-term vision and implementation strategy for the Police Department; and
• Have outstanding leadership and communication skills that will enable collaboration with other city, regional, and state agencies and manage the Hartford Police Department in a time of fiscal challenge.

All applicants must be able to meet Connecticut Police Officer Standards and Training Council (POSTC) certification guidelines; have at least ten (10) years experience in a municipal law enforcement agency, including at least three (3) years as a senior manager; must have policing experience in a diverse, urban environment comparable to Hartford; and while a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice or related field is preferred, have at least a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.  The current salary range is up to $156,000 plus excellent fringe benefits.

Resumes and cover letters should be submitted to hartfordchief@policy-partners.com by 5 pm EDT, May 21, 2012. For a complete position announcement, please visit hartford.gov/policechief.

The City of Hartford is being assisted in this search by the Strategic Policy Partnership, Box 577, West Tisbury, Massachusetts 02575. 508-693-8571.

The City of Hartford is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of the workforce.

City of Cincinnati

Police Recruit Exam

Exam Date: Saturday, June 23, 2012
Exam Time:  9:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m.
*Chose your exam time when you apply on-line*

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Friday, June 1, 2012, 5:00 p.m.

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ONLINE

http://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/cityhr/pages/-44633-/

The Board of Directors of the Police Foundation is pleased to announce the search for the next President.  An independent and unique resource for policing, the Police Foundation acts as a catalyst for change and an advocate for new ideas. The organization also provides research, evaluation and training services. The Police Foundation helps police to be more effective in doing their job, whether it is deterring robberies, intervening in potentially injurious family disputes, or working to improve relationships between the police and the communities they serve. To accomplish the mission, the organization works closely with police officers and police agencies across the country, and it is in their hard work and contributions that the accomplishments are rooted. Full position details and application instructions can be found at: https://www.ekornferry.com/Library/Process.asp?P=Opportunity&S=CB675

Description:

PERF seeks self-directed professionals to fill a project associate position. The successful candidate will be a key member of a diverse team responsible for managing national-level research, program development and technical assistance projects in the field of law enforcement. Candidates should have experience in law enforcement, criminal justice or public administration. In addition to an advanced degree, candidates must have a proven record of strong writing or editing skills. Successful project management and proposal development experience a plus. Travel required. Salary commensurate with experience. We offer excellent benefits, interesting, challenging and ever-changing work, as well as bright and hard-working colleagues. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Application Deadline: 05/31/2012.

Send letter of interest and resume to:

Education requirements: Master's degree

Employment type: Full time

The Police Executive Research Forum (PERF), a leading national police research and development institution based in Washington, DC, seeks a senior-level policing/criminal justice professional to join our leadership team. 

PERF focuses on critical issues in policing, such as police use of force, new technologies in policing, violent crime trends, the impact of the economic downturn on policing, officer safety, evidence-based strategies, performance measurement, and community policing.  PERF has earned a national reputation for identifying emerging trends and developing best practices. PERF has an excellent relationship with police agencies across the nation.

Responsibilities include: The successful candidate will work with a diverse team with responsibilities in the following areas: project design and management in collaboration with other staff members and expert consultants, collecting data and performing analyses, writing reports and papers for publication, writing and managing proposals and grant applications, and providing assistance in financial and administrative aspects of ongoing research, technical assistance and demonstration projects.

Qualifications:  A Bachelor’s degree (Master’s or Ph.D. preferred) in criminology, sociology, economics, or related social science and practical experience are required.  The applicant should have at least 10 years of work experience in positions of increasing responsibility in research, police management, or related project management. 

Candidates should have experience with the design and execution of social science research and demonstration projects, and knowledge of evidence-based policing practices.  Applicants should have an ability to present ideas, findings and recommendations effectively, both orally and in writing.  Knowledge of and practitioner experience in the substantive area of policing is a plus.

Candidates should be dynamic team leaders able to work constructively within a collaborative, fast-paced environment.  Demonstrated skills in time management, personal organization, and setting priorities are required in order to meet goals related to projects, proposals, and administrative tasks. 

Applying for a position at PERF:  PERF offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits.

Send letter of interest and resume to PERF, Attn: Shannon Branly, Deputy Chief of Staff, 1120 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 930, Washington, DC 20036, or email your letter of interest and resume to sbranly@policeforum.org.  Application review will start in March 2012 and will continue until the position is filled.   PERF is an equal opportunity employer that values and actively seeks diversity in the workforce. For more information about PERF, please see our website at www.PoliceForum.org.