City of Darien Seeking Applicants for Chief of Police

Source: The City of Darien

The City of Darien is looking for qualified applicants for the position of chief of police.

The chief is appointed by the mayor with the advice and consent of the city council. The chief is a sworn, exempt position reporting directly to the city administrator and is responsible for the administration and direction of the Police Department.

The department consists of 33 sworn police positions, 11 civilian positions, and a budget of $7,300,000. The next police chief will have significant experience and education in staffing allocation, police accountability models, community engagement and data driven police operations.

The ideal candidate will be a graduate from an accredited college or university with a minimum of a Bachelors Degree and eight years of increasingly responsible managerial experience in a law enforcement agency. A Masters Degree, completion of F.B.I. Academy, Staff and Command, or similar institute or academy training is desirable.

For a detailed recruitment package, visit the City of Darien website at darien.il.us