Police Chief

Danville is located 35 miles southwest of Lexington and is a thriving community with a population of 17,000. It is the business hub to a 5 county, 100,000 +region with quality school systems and a highly educated workforce. Danville is charming community that provides a combination of historical preservation and modern conveniences. It is also home to Centre College, one of the most prestigious liberal arts colleges in in the county.

The City of Danville is a municipal government agency with a highly efficient infrastructure providing a broad range of public services: water and wastewater utilities, police, fire, 911 emergency dispatch, parks and recreation, cemeteries, and public works. The city operates under the city manager form of government with its legislative body comprised of a mayor and fourcity commissioners.

Police Chief

Exempt

Full-Time

Police Chief

Police

City Manager

Under general supervision of the city manager, the police chief is the official representative of the police department. The police chief has overall responsibility for the administration of police services, emergency dispatch services, alcohol beverage control, codes enforcement, and parking enforcement. The police chief is responsible for directly supervising the work of the deputy police chiefs and police administrative support personnel.

The position will exercise immediate authority over all police administrative matters; policy development and enforcement, budget administration, operations, training and development, disciplinary action, and regulatory compliance. Workmay involve an element of personal danger and involves considerable public contact with citizens and law violators. As a sworn law enforcement officer, the police chief may be subject to hazardous duty in times of emergency when necessitated by circumstances.

The position requires full and continuous training as a law enforcement officer in order to maintain the ability to respond appropriately in emergency situations.

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, public administration, business administration, or similar field is preferred.
• A minimum of eight years employment as a sworn police officer is required.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in a senior level police agency command staff position is required.
• Must possess a combination of education, training, and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Must be in good standing and not actively under any type of disciplinary action or criminal investigation at the time of the job vacancy.
• Must be a resident of Boyle County or have the ability to establish residency within a reasonable period of time after assuming employment as the police chief.
• Certain requirements may be waived or amended at the discretion of the city manager and board of commissions.

• Current KY Peace Officer Professional Standards (POPS) certification is required or ability to meet certification requirements as set forth by KRS 15.380 to 15.404.
• Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to lift up to 20lbs occasionally.
  • Walking, twisting, stooping, and bending on a regular basis.
  • Must have the ability to sit a workstation for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to wear headsets and use phone systems on a regular basis.
  • Ability to view computer monitors for extended periods of time.
  • Must have adequate hearing levels with or without assistance in order to understand communication across various media platforms.
  • Must have 20/20 vision with or without corrective lenses.
• 100% paid family medical, dental, and vision Insurance
• Company paid employee short- & long-term disability insurance
• 100% paid employee basic life Insurance
• Supplemental insurance program
• Vacation pay
• Sick leave pay
• Holiday pay
• Longevity Incentive program
• Annual clothing allowance
• Educational Assistance program
• All benefits available date of hire

The City of Danville provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other trait or characteristic protect by federal, state, and local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including…