Chief of Police

The Position:

The Chief of Police serves as Pampa’s highest-ranking law enforcement executive and provides strategic direction and administrative oversight for 30 sworn and 13 civilian Police Department personnel, along with Animal Services. Reporting directly to the City Manager and serving as a key member of the City’s leadership team, the Chief is responsible for delivering responsive public-safety services while building a culture of integrity, professionalism, cooperation, and consistent accountability.

Through the department’s command staff, the Chief oversees patrol, criminal investigations, communications, records, support services, the School Resource Officer program, the Motors Unit, Animal Services, emergency response, and other assigned functions. Responsibilities include personnel leadership, recruitment and retention, policy development, training, technology, equipment, facilities, budget preparation, resource allocation, emergency planning, and long‑term operational readiness.

As the department’s primary spokesperson, the Chief will maintain productive relationships with residents, businesses, Pampa ISD, the Gray County Sheriff’s Office, fire and emergency medical services, prosecutors, civic organizations, elected officials, City departments, and regional partners. The Chief will support professional development and maintain the department’s longstanding TPCA Best Practices Accreditation while strengthening internal teamwork, interagency cooperation, community trust, and the department’s ability to meet Pampa’s current and future public‑safety needs.

• Ten years of progressively responsible law enforcement experience, including five years in a command role.
• A TCOLE Advanced Peace Officer Certificate or comparable out-of-state certification, with the ability to obtain required Texas licensure within a City‑established timeframe.
• Broad knowledge of modern policing, criminal investigations, police administration, and emergency response.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, judgment, and problem‑solving skills.
• A valid driver’s license and ability to pass a background investigation and drug screening.

• A TCOLE Master Peace Officer Certificate or comparable advanced out-of-state qualifications.
• A bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Command experience in a full‑service municipal law enforcement agency of similar size or complexity.
• Experience with budgeting, strategic planning, technology, investigations, and NIMS/Incident Command.
• Proven success in community engagement, interagency cooperation, organizational development, and building a culture of consistent accountability.