Training - Bachelor's degree in business, police or public administration, criminal justice or related field from an accredited college or university.  Master’s degree in business administration, police or public administration, or criminal justice preferred.
Completion of Leadership in Police Organization or Leadership in Public Safety Organization training (LPO/LPSO) is desired.  Professional registrations such as International Association of Chiefs of Police, and/or graduation from the FBI National Academy, the Senior Management Institute for Police (SMIP) and/or the Northwestern School of Staff and Command are preferred.

Experience - A minimum of at least seven years of senior-level management experience as a commander, division chief, deputy chief or chief of a metropolitan law enforcement agency overseeing multiple functions including at least two of the following areas: patrol, detention/jail operations, investigations, etc.  Experience must include demonstrated success in 1) community policing, 2) implementing proactive programs to address community’s concerns, 3) partnering with community/business groups and other agencies on community issues, 4) working with and utilizing the talents of staff, 5) mentoring and providing authentic leadership and transparency to departmental staff, 6) preparing annual organization-wide budgets, cost recovery, and capital financing, 7) developing and maintaining private/public financial partnerships, 8) long-range strategic and financial planning, 9) project development/administration and 10) process improvement. 

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Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence that the applicant possesses the Necessary Applicant Traits.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS – Must be at least 21 years of age.  Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado driver’s license and safe driving record for continued employment.  Must have Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training certificate or must be able to obtain within six months from date of hire; cannot have been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude.  Applicants must, as a condition of employment, pass the following pre-offer and post-offer/hire processes: reference checks, background checks, driving check through DMV, polygraph or CVSA, psychological evaluation, medical examination, drug screen, and fingerprint checks through CBI/FBI.