City of Cedar Park, TX Police Chief
Please follow this link to view the formal brochure: http://www.affionpublic.com/positions/police-chief-city-of-cedar-park-tx The Community The City of Cedar Park is a vibrant suburb of 0ver 82,000 located 17 miles northwest of downtown Austin and is recognized for its fast growth in the dynamic Central Texas region. Cedar Park is the third largest city in the Austin metropolitan area, ideally situated for corporate headquarters and has a growing number of high tech and major manufacturing employers. With deep roots as a small community and ability to retain a hometown feel, it is known for its outstanding schools, pro-business climate and relaxed family environment. Named one of the Best Suburbs for Growing Families and Best Small City in America in 2020, Cedar Park offers all the benefits of life in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, with desirable neighborhoods, an entrepreneurial business environment, and an effective, well-managed city government.
Government Cedar Park operates under the council-manager form of government, per the city charter. The council-manager form is a system of local government that combines the political leadership of elected officials in the form of a council or other governing body with the managerial experience of an appointed local government manager. The Cedar Park City Council consists of a Mayor and six at-large Council positions. All of these elected positions are volunteer. The City Manager is appointed by the City Council and serves as the Chief Administrative Officer for the City. The current City Manager has been with the City since 1996 and was appointed City Manager in 2006. In addition, the three Assistant City Managers have more than four decades of experience with the City, providing stable leadership within the City Management team. Working with the Mayor and City Council, The City Manager oversees a robust, full-service city operation known for being innovative, forward-thinking, and implementing best practices in local government.
The Department The Cedar Park Police Department is home to 100 sworn law enforcement and 37 non-sworn (civilian) employees. In 2003, the City adopted Texas Local Government Code Chapter 143, Municipal Civil Service for Firefighters and Police Officers, and the City Council adopted Meet & Confer for the Police Department in 2005. Each sworn member of the Department has a rank: Chief, Assistant Chief, Commander, Lieutenant, Sergeant, Corporal and Officer and are assigned to divisions including: Patrol, Criminal Investigations, Organized Crime, Traffic, Professional Standards, Community Services, Training, Records, Communications, Property & Evidence and Animal Control. In 2011, the Cedar Park Police Department received standing as a Recognized Law Enforcement Agency through the Texas Police Chief’s Best Practices Recognition Program. As of May 4th, 2019, the Cedar Park Police Department was recognized as an Accredited Law Enforcement Agency through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc., (CALEA).
Core Values
The Police Chief The Police Chief protects the city's residents, property and enforces laws and ordinances by providing ethical leadership, supervision and management of the Police Department and its resources. The Police Chief plans, coordinates, and directs the activities of the department; promotes engagement with the community regarding safety issues; and serves on the City Manager’s Executive Leadership Team.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Education and Experience Qualified applicants will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration or Business Administration, or a related field in addition to ten (10) years of progressively more responsible law enforcement experience, including at least five (5) years as a police chief, deputy, or assistant chief or in a significant administrative staff position. A valid Texas Driver’s License, or the ability to obtain one within six months of hire, with acceptable driving record is required. A Master’s Degree and/or graduation from the FBI Academy or PERF’s Senior Management Institute for Police (SMIP) strongly preferred.
Certifications Advanced certification by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) is preferred.
The Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate should possess detailed knowledge of the principles and practices of municipal law enforcement and police operations. This individual will need to display strong leadership, communication, decision-making, and negotiation skills and instill these traits within the rank and file of the Police Department. It is imperative that this individual build credibility and is able to infuse accountability and respect within the department. The ideal candidate must exhibit strong collaboration and relationship-building skills in working with the entire organization and the community. The ideal candidate will understand how to blend intelligence-based policing and community-based policing with an emphasis on continuous training. This person should be able to build successful partnerships within the community to ensure a common vision is enacted and supported. The ideal candidate should have strong interpersonal skills, be an effective listener, be responsive to employee input, and provide timely feedback. The new Police Chief should be active and visible in the community. The ideal candidate will be skilled in creating a positive atmosphere for employees in the organization and within the Police Department. The successful candidate will need to be approachable and personable, value integrity and have a commitment to transparency and ethics.
Salary The City of Cedar Park is offering a competitive salary commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package. Relocation assistance will be available for the successful out of area candidate.
How to Apply Interested applicants should forward a cover letter and resume to: Reference: CPPC Affion Public The City of Cedar Park is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. **The deadline to receive resumes is February 15, 2021**
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