Chief of Police

ANNOUNCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYChief of Police Prescott Police Department  to view a brochure regarding this opportunity FLSA Status:
Exempt Pay Grade:
Open Range Hiring Range: $186,129 to $207,605 per year DOEFull Pay Range: $186,129 to $229,082 per year Final date to receive applications: 10/11/2026 Major Benefits for Full-Time Regular Employees:

A diverse range of complimentary mental health and wellness services is available, including an Employee Assistance Program, a free subscription to Calm, and health coaching

Paid time off up to 25 days in first year of employment
10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per year

Free employee only coverage for medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance

Pension and long-term disability through State Retirement System,  for more details

Supplemental benefits such as deferred compensation plans and additional life insurance

Position Summary:

Serves as the chief law enforcement officer and strategic leader for the Prescott Police Department, providing executive direction over departmental operations, personnel, budget, and resources. Advises the City Manager and City Council on public safety matters. Establishes organizational vision, ensures ethical and community-focused service delivery, implements policy initiatives, builds organizational culture, collaborates with city departments and regional partners, and aligns department priorities with the City's strategic plan and core beliefs.

This is an executive management position responsible for leading and administering the Police Department with broad authority over operations, personnel, policies, and resources. The position is expected to exercise broad independent judgment, reports directly to the City Manager, serves as a member of the City's executive leadership team, and advises the City Council on public safety issues.

Essential Duties:

Sets departmental vision, goals, priorities, and long-range plans aligned with the City Council's direction and the City's strategic plan. Evaluates organizational effectiveness using data, performance metrics, and technology to drive continuous improvement.

Directs all police operations including patrol, dispatch, criminal investigations, support services, training, and professional standards. Leads the department's response to critical incidents.

Formulates, presents, and administers the department's operating and capital budgets. Evaluates long-range staffing, facility, technology, and equipment needs. Identifies grant and revenue opportunities to ensure responsible stewardship of public funds.

Oversees recruitment, hiring, performance evaluation, professional development, employee relations, succession planning, and discipline. Fosters an organizational culture grounded in integrity, accountability, teamwork, continuous learning, and professional standards.

Serves as a key member of the City's executive leadership team and collaborates with City departments to implement the best community-oriented solutions. Provides expert policy advice and operational recommendations on public safety, emergency management, and emerging trends to the City Manager and City Council.

Represents the department at City Council meetings, on municipal committees, in the media and other public forums, and other public environments. Builds proactive, trusting relationships with residents, local businesses, and community organizations through transparent communication and active community engagement.

Establishes and maintains strong collaborative partnerships with local, county, state, tribal, and federal law enforcement and emergency response agencies to coordinate mutual aid and regional initiatives.

Establishes comprehensive policies and procedures that uphold constitutional standards, statutory mandates, civil rights, risk management, City policies, ethical conduct, and industry best practices.

Performs other executive duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education and/or

Experience:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Police Science, Public Administration, Business Administration, Organizational Management, or a closely related field. Master's degree preferred.

Ten (10) years of progressively responsible sworn law enforcement experience, including at least five (5) years of command-level experience (e.g., Lieutenant, Commander, Deputy Chief, etc.) in an agency of comparable size or complexity.

An equivalent combination of relevant education, advanced…