Chief of Police

Applications received by January 16, 2026 will receive first consideration. The position will remain open until filled.

The Chief of Police serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Police Department for The City of Frederick, the second largest municipality in the State of Maryland serving a diverse and growing community of approximately 90,000 residents. The Chief of Police has overall responsibility for enforcing the law and administering the Department. This is an appointed leadership position reporting directly to the Mayor.

The Chief of Police holds the rank of Colonel as set forth in Section 17-1 of the City Code and is responsible for planning, directing, supervising and coordinating the activities of the City Police Department in the areas of law enforcement and crime prevention. This position assesses law enforcement needs and provides highly responsible and technical assistance to the Mayor and City Council.

• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible law enforcement management experience, with at least three (3) years’ experience in a senior-level command position.
• A graduate degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or a related field may substitute for up to two (2) years of the required management experience.
• Graduation from a nationally recognized command/leadership school such as the FBI National Academy (FBINA), the Police Executive Research Forum’s Senior Institute for Police (SMIP), or Northwestern University’s School of Police Staff and Command, or an equivalent program strongly preferred.
• A Graduate degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Administrative Sciences, or related is strongly preferred.

• Valid Maryland Driver’s License with satisfactory driving record that meets insurability standards of the City’s insurance carrier. The license and satisfactory driving record must be maintained during the course of employment.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical.
• Residency requirement shall be as set forth in the City Charter.
• An employee in this classification is subject to random drug testing pursuant to the City of Frederick’s Drug-Free Workplace Policy, Drug & Alcohol Testing Procedures.
• Upon Appointment, obtain and maintain Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions (MPTC) Certification.
• Maintain proficiency and qualification with department-issued firearm.