Chief of Police

Chief of Police Position Opening

The City of Glasgow, Montana, a community of approximately 3,200 people, is accepting applications for the full‑time position of Chief of Police. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, of legal age to perform the duties of this job under MT law, possess a Montana driver’s license and a Montana POST certification or be able to obtain the same within twelve (12) months of hire (if currently holding certification from another state).

The employer retains the right to require the successful applicant to take the Montana Law Enforcement Physical Abilities Test (MPAT). Applicants must not have been convicted of a crime that could have resulted in imprisonment in a federal or state penitentiary; no felony or domestic‑abuse convictions. They must be of good moral character as determined by a thorough background investigation.

A graduation from a college or university with a bachelor’s degree in police science, law enforcement, criminal justice, public administration, or a closely related field is required. Applicants must have seven (7) years of experience in police work, at least three years of which must have been equivalent to police sergeant or higher; completion of the basic law‑enforcement training academy or equivalent;

or an equivalent combination of education and experience. They must demonstrate the possession of communication skills, temperament, motivation, and other characteristics necessary to the accomplishment of the duties and functions of a peace officer, as determined through an oral examination. A user must be able to legally possess firearms. Applicants must have the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities typically obtained through a combination of education and experience to act as a police officer.

Good verbal‑written communication skills are required. The Chief must be able to handle several tasks simultaneously, react quickly and effectively in stressful situations, and work nights, weekends, and holidays. The applicant must be willing to reside in the City of Glasgow.

• Handle multiple tasks simultaneously; react quickly and effectively in stressful situations.
• Work nights, weekends, and holidays.

• U.S. citizen, legal age, possess Montana driver’s license and MT POST certification or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• No felony or domestic‑abuse convictions; no prior imprisonment for crime.
• Good moral character as determined by thorough background investigation.
• Bachelor's degree in police science, law enforcement, criminal justice, public administration, or related field.
• Seven (7) years of police work experience, at least three of which equivalent to police sergeant or higher.
• Completion of basic law‑enforcement training academy or equivalent, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated communication skills, temperament, motivation, and other characteristics required for a peace officer (oral examination).
• Legally able to possess firearms.
• Good verbal‑written communication skills.
• Willing to reside in City of Glasgow.
• Right to take MPAT at employer's discretion.

Salary is negotiable based upon education and experience. Benefits include retirement in the MPORS, health insurance or in‑lieu of benefits, vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.

Completed applications and resumes must be returned to the City Office by Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Applications and resumes will be reviewed at that time.

the City Office at 319 3rd Street South, Glasgow, MT 59230, by calling (406) 228‑2476, or by clicking the “Apply Now” button.

The City of Glasgow is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.