Assistant Police Chief - Fultondale

TARGET CLOSE DATE:

09/14/2026

Grade 28

Full time

The City of Fultondale is seeking an experienced Assistant Police Chief to serve as the second-in-command of the Police Department and oversee daily operations and services. Under the direction of the Police Chief, the Assistant Police Chief develops crime reduction strategies, directs critical incident response, coordinates with partner agencies, and represents the department before the public, elected officials, media, and community organizations.

The position establishes and enforces departmental policies and procedures, oversees internal investigations, and evaluates emerging technologies and best practices to enhance operational effectiveness and public safety. Supervision is exercised over all sworn and civilian department employees.

The City of Fultondale provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. The pay range for this job is presented below:

$72,176 - $111,966

The following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position:

Option A:

• At least 2 years of experience in a supervisory capacity in law enforcement at the level of Police/Sheriff’s Lieutenant (or equivalent) or higher rank on or before the closing of the announcement.

• Possession of a current Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification.

• Possession of an ACJIC/NCIC Certification.

• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Option B:

• At least 2 years of experience in a supervisory capacity in law enforcement at the level of Police/Sheriff’s Sergeant (or equivalent) or higher rank on or before the closing of the announcement

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Criminal Justice or Public Administration from an accredited university or college.

• Possession of a current Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification.

• Possession of an ACJIC/NCIC Certification.

• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

• Oversees, either directly or through subordinate supervisors, daily activities of assigned precinct or operational unit(s) and associated administrative processes, by setting policies and priorities, handling employee concerns and problems, completing and/or reviewing performance evaluations, and coaching, counseling or disciplining staff to ensure the department functions properly and efficiently.

• Manages projects for major Police programs or initiatives, by developing plans, assigning personnel, allocating resources, facilitating teamwork, reporting regularly to Chief and other City or agency officials, and taking necessary steps to accomplish assignments and allow evaluation of programs and projects after completion.

• Develops and administers departmental budget and procurement by maintaining fiscal control over expenditures, evaluating needs, purchasing equipment, services and supplies, ensuring security and maintenance of equipment and assets, overseeing contracts for services, ensuring maintenance of appropriate financial records, and recommending financial policy and fiscal measures to ensure funds are available and in line with the desires of the Police Chief.

• Oversees the internal investigation of alleged employee misconduct by fact-finding, analysis, and drawing conclusions regarding misconduct, determining disciplinary action in compliance with law, policy, and labor agreements, and representing the Department at disciplinary hearings before the PBJC and for other quasi-judicial hearings and processes in order to maintain professionalism and integrity.

• Prepares, maintains, and/or…