Chief of Police

The Position

The Chief is a member of the Town’s leadership team, responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Police Department. The Chief will actively engage in the community, promote community policing and foster a culture of equity and respect, in keeping with the Town’s values. The Chief is responsible for providing leadership and direction to the Town on public safety matters and envisioning and implementing strategic department goals.

The Chief is responsible for the department’s budget, daily administrative duties, management of operations (patrol, investigations and support services) and management of personnel (recruitment, training, supervision, mentoring and retention). Due to the size of the department and the current staffing level, the Chief is expected to assist the officers in the field, work shifts and respond on calls as needed to ensure adequate coverage and response times.

The Chief is appointed by the Town Board of Trustees and reports to the Town Manager. While there is no residency requirement, the Chief is encouraged to live in the county.

• The new Chief of Police will have an opportunity to lead a smaller but growing and respected agency.
• Officer Recruitment and Retention – The Chief will be challenged to recruit and retain quality officers, with efforts reaching prospective officers from a wide geographical area and not relying on recruiting staff from neighboring agencies.
• Professional Collaboration – This is an opportunity to strengthen ties and working relationships with neighboring agencies and key stakeholders.
• Operational Review – The Chief will review current practices, policies and procedures to ensure the Department is operating efficiently, employing best practices and leveraging technology for the safety and protection of residents, visitors, the community and the officers.

• Is a professional law enforcement leader who is visible, present, approachable and accessible, eager to embrace Granby and integrate into this community.
• Operates with a service‑oriented mindset; promotes community policing and fosters trust and collaboration between officers, staff, residents and neighboring agencies.
• Is proactive and stays current with Federal law, Colorado state statutes, local ordinances and law enforcement best practices; is well versed in law enforcement operations and ensures officers receive proper ongoing training and support.
• Is experienced in personnel matters including officer recruitment and training, mentors staff and builds a culture that values honesty, integrity, teamwork, high standards and accountability.
• Is financially and technically savvy, utilizes data‑driven concepts and leverages technology in operations and administration.
• Is a visionary who works with the Town Manager and Board of Trustees to develop and implement strategic department goals and initiatives.
• Is a skilled communicator who understands the importance of transparency and keeping members of the Town staff, police department and the community informed on important issues.
• Is politically savvy and effective in navigating complex community and governmental matters.
• Is humble and ethical; builds trusted professional relationships to benefit Granby.

• 7+ years of experience in law enforcement.
• 3+ years supervisory experience at the rank of Sergeant or higher.
• A current Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification or ability to obtain certification within 6 months of appointment.
• A Bachelor’s degree in law enforcement, criminal justice, public administration or a closely related field.
• Master’s degree and/or completion of advanced professional training (e.g. FBI National Academy, Police Executive Research Forum‑Senior Management Institute for Police (PERF‑SMIP) or equivalent) is desired.
• Must possess or obtain a Colorado Driver’s License and maintain a clean driving record.

Salary Range: $126,164–$182,937. The Town offers a rich benefit package to include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance; paid time off accrued bi‑weekly at a rate of 6.77 hours and eleven paid holidays; a 401(a) retirement plan with an 11.2% contribution of base pay plus an 8% match to a mandatory 457(b) deferred compensation plan. The Town issues the Police Chief a take‑home vehicle and cell phone.

Other benefits include access to a gym, ski passes, restaurant discounts and more. A housing stipend and/or relocation expenses may be negotiable.

Granby, Colorado

The Town of Granby CO is an equal opportunity employer.