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Police Chief

STARTING SALARY
$47K

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLYING
April 30, 2008

JOB DESCRIPTION
The City of Leadville Police Department is seeking applications for the position of Police Chief. The Leadville Police Department has a staff of 7 patrol officers and 2 civilian staff serving approximately 2,800 residents. Leadville, the county seat of Lake County, Colorado, is a mountain community with a tourist & recreation based economy.

Minimum requirements are 4-year degree in criminal justice, public administration or closely related field; ability to obtain CO POST cert within 6 mos of employment; 10 years hands-on law enforcement experience with minimum 4 years supervisory; demonstrated ability to foster community and intergovernmental relations; grant writing experience and Spanish fluency a plus.

Salary range is $47K-53K plus benefits. Contact Director of Administrative Services, Jasmine Hartman at 719-486-2092 for an application. Send application, resume with references and cover letter to: City of Leadville, City Hall, Attn: Office of Administrative Services, 800 Harrison Avenue, Leadville, CO 80461. First review of applications will be on April 30th, 2008. Position will remain open until filled.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- be a U.S. citizen
- possess a valid driver's license
- possess a 4 year degree

SELECTION PROCESS
- oral interview
- drug screening test
- background investigation
- medical examination
- psychological test

HOW TO APPLY
Contact Director of Administrative Services, Jasmine Hartman at 719-486-2092 for an application. Send application, resume with references and cover letter to: City of Leadville, City Hall, Attn: Office of Administrative Services, 800 Harrison Avenue, Leadville, CO 80461.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Jasmine Hartman
City of Leadville / Administration
800 Harrison Avenue
Leadville, CO 80461
719-486-2092

Email: adminservices@leadville-co.gov
Web Site: www.cityofleadville.com