Police Chief

POLICE CHIEF

City of Madras, OR

First Review:
July 21, 2026

Salary Range: $117,613 to $161,379 annually DOQ

The City of Madras is seeking a Police Chieffor this rapidly growing community of8,200in the high desert of Central Oregon less than an hour north of Bend.

Established in 1910, the City of Madrasoperatesunder a mayor-council form of government with a budget of $40 million and a team of 45 FTEs. Departments include Administration, Community Development, Finance, Police, and Public Works.

The Cityis a dynamic organization known for long-range planning, innovative economic development strategies, and progressive development.

The Madras Police Departmentoperateswith a budget of $3 million and a staff of 15 FTEs:
Police Chief, Records Specialist, Evidence Technician, Detective, two Patrol Sergeants, and nine Patrol Officers. Currently, both a Sergeant and a Patrol Officer position are open. Both commissioned supervisors were promoted from within the agency in the past five years, reflecting the city’s commitment to developing leadership internally. Since 2014, Police and City Hall have shared a modern facility that enhances operational efficiency and collaboration.

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a community-centered police agency in Madras, known as the “Gateway to Central Oregon” andlocatedat the intersection of two major state highways—Highway 97 and Highway 26. As the county seat and most populous city in Jefferson County, Madras has just over 8,000 residents—small enough to be agile, yet large enough toaccomplishbig things.

The Madras Police Department is a well-managed organization staffed by a young and experienced team of commissioned officers and professional support staff. Department members have a phenomenal can-do culture with a family atmosphere and a strong emphasis on community policing. The City Council and community want what is best for Madras and arevery supportive of the police department and all City services, making Madras a welcoming and engaged place to serve.

Ifyou’relooking for a friendly, supportive community with a small-town feel—and a workplace of dedicated professionals who strive to deliver excellent in-person police services—this may be the right opportunity for you.

For questions on this position, please contact:

Tim Troxel

GMP Consultants