Chief of Police

As the City's top law enforcement official, directs all administrative and management functions of the municipal police department in accordance with accepted law enforcement principles and procedures, City Council Ordinances and plans and policies determined through consultation with the City Manager.

The City provides an attractive benefits package, including membership in the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System, health, disability and life insurance, and sick and vacation accruals, among other voluntary plans, and the equivalent of 14 holidays in a year.

Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration or related field;
Master’s degree preferred; AND ten years in law enforcement work in a sworn capacity, five of which must have been in a command capacity that included responsibility for personnel and budget management. Advanced training such as the FBI National Academy, Northwestern University’s School of Police Staff and Command or similar program is highly desirable. An equivalent combination of education and appropriate experience may be substituted.

The successful candidate must possess or obtain peace officer certification from the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board. Possess or obtain a valid Arizona driver’s license upon hire. Residency within ten miles of the corporate limits of the City of Douglas, within the United States, is required within a reasonable time after hire date.

Submit a cover letter, resume, along with a City of Douglas application form to:
City of Douglas Human Resources Department, 425 10th Street, Douglas, AZ, 85607; fax  or email gerardo.abril.

First Review Date: 01/20/2026. Applications and more information about the position can be found at Jobs - Chief of Police.