Chief of Police
Junction City, Kansas – a prosperous, ethnically diverse community located in the heart of Kansas and adjacent to Fort Riley, home of the 1st Infantry Division and birthplace of the 7th Cavalry- is seeking a new Chief of Police.
The Chief of Police will lead a team of highly skilled staff and oversee all Police Department services in a high performing organization characterized by excellence, integrity, compassion, professionalism, teamwork, and commitment.
The Junction City Police Department’s mission is to protect and serve with honor while being committed to establishing a positive relationship with a community rich with history and inviting atmosphere. Under the direction of the City Manager, the Chief of Police provides for the health, safety, and well-being of Junction City’s citizens and visitors through management of assigned law enforcement and crime prevention resources.
The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in Police Science, Criminal Justice Administration, or a Law Enforcement related field and a minimum of 10 years of law enforcement experience, with at least three years of command/executive level experience.
The chosen candidate must also possess or be able to obtain certifications as a law enforcement officer mandated by Kansas State statues.