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City of Valley NE

Police Chief

NE · On-site

$60K - $120K/yr

Police Chief Salary: $60,000 - $120,000 Annually, dependent on qualifications, payable bi-weekly, plus a benefit package which includes health, dental, vision, life and disability coverage plus ...

ASM Global

Police Chief

Rockford, IL

$35/hr

The Police Chief is responsible for managing the department that ensures the safety of patrons, staff, vendors, and property. They are responsible for documenting any incidents on behalf of the ...

City of Washington, NC

Police Chief

Washington, NC · On-site

$88K - $149K/yr

The Chief of Police ensures that the department is adequately manned, staffed, equipped trained and disciplined for the detection, prevention and suppression of crime and the equitable enforcement of ...

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Police Chief - Owatonna

Owatonna, MN · On-site

$134K - $173K/yr

The Police Chief - Director oversees law enforcement operations, emergency response, and public safety initiatives. This role sets department goals, directs patrol, investigations, and records ...

City of Owatonna

Police Chief

Owatonna, MN

$134K - $173K/yr

The Police Chief - Director oversees law enforcement operations, emergency response, and public safety initiatives. This role sets department goals, directs patrol, investigations, and records ...

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Police Chief - Gladstone, MO

Kansas City, MO · On-site

$140K - $160K/yr

Police Chief The City of Gladstone, Missouri, is seeking an experienced, engaged, and forward-thinking law enforcement executive to serve as its next Police Chief. This is an exceptional opportunity ...

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City of La Palma

Police Chief

La Palma, CA

$163K - $219K/yr

EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT/EXEMPT The Police Chief plans, organizes, directs and controls all divisions of a full service police agency for the City of La Palma; performs a variety of complex ...

City of Redmond, WA

Deputy Police Chief

Redmond, WA · On-site

$198K - $244K/yr

The Deputy Police Chief provides direction and oversight of operations and staff for assigned divisions and serves as a senior advisor to the Police Chief. The position exercises considerable ...

City of Redmond

Deputy Police Chief

Redmond, WA

$198K - $244K/yr

The Deputy Police Chief provides direction and oversight of operations and staff for assigned divisions and serves as a senior advisor to the Police Chief. The position exercises considerable ...

City of La Palma, CA

Police Chief

La Palma, CA · On-site

$163K - $219K/yr

EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT/EXEMPT The Police Chief plans, organizes, directs and controls all divisions of a full service police agency for the City of La Palma; performs a variety of complex ...

City of Marco Island, FL

Police Chief

Marco Island, FL · On-site

$128K - $199K/yr

The Police Chief must demonstrate strong decision-making, communication, and relationship-building skills, with a significant focus on coaching, mentoring, developing, and evaluating staff while ...

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How much do police chief job jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for police chief job in the United States is $133,872.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $100,500.00 and $165,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Police Chief Job vs Police Captain?

AspectPolice Chief JobPolice Captain
ResponsibilitiesOverall department leadership, strategic planning, policy developmentSupervises precincts or units, manages officers, enforces policies
Required CredentialsPolice officer certification, leadership experience, often higher educationPolice officer certification, supervisory experience
Work EnvironmentDepartment-wide, executive settingField and precinct-based, operational focus
Industry UsageTop executive role in law enforcement agenciesMid-level management within police departments

The Police Chief Job is the top leadership position responsible for the entire police department, focusing on strategic and administrative duties. In contrast, a Police Captain typically manages specific units or precincts, overseeing daily operations and personnel. While both roles require police officer certification and leadership skills, the Police Chief Job involves broader strategic responsibilities, whereas the Police Captain focuses on operational management within the department.

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Infographic showing various Police Chief Job job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $133,872 per year, or $64.4 per hour.

Police Chief

City of Valley NE

NE • On-site

$60K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

Police Chief
Title: Police Chief
Salary: $60,000 - $120,000 Annually, dependent on qualifications, payable bi-weekly, plus a benefit package which includes health, dental, vision, life and disability coverage plus employee deferred compensation plan, vacation, and holidays. The City of Valley is an equal opportunity employer.
DEFINITION
Plan, direct, manage and oversee the activities and operations of the Police Department including crime prevention, investigation and other law enforcement activities; coordinate assigned activities with other City departments and outside agencies; and provide policy, technical and administrative support to the Mayor, City Council and City Administrator.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Leadership role that requires personal courage, integrity beyond reproach, personal confidence and intelligence, responsive to needs of others, care about and enjoy working with people while being open to learning new strategies as directed by an elected body. Be highly organized and able to simultaneously direct the activities and projects of multiple divisions that are geographically and functionally dispersed.
Essential Functions
  • Display a willingness to assume and visibly demonstrate mentoring and coaching, role modeling and leadership to staff members by recognizing and developing talent.
  • Display honest, trustworthy, and ethical behavior when dealing with internal and external customers.
  • Regular attendance that is punctual and dependable is required.
  • Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including a variety of City and other government officials, community groups, the general public, and media representatives.
  • Assume full management responsibility for all Police Department services and activities including crime prevention, investigation, and related law enforcement activities; recommend and administer polices and procedures.
  • Manage the development and implementation of Police Department goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for each assigned service area; establish, within City policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; allocate resources accordingly.
  • Continuously monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assess and monitor work load, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement; direct the implementation of changes.
  • Represent the Police Department to other City departments, elected officials and outside agencies; explain and justify Police Department programs, policies, and activities; negotiate and resolve sensitive, significant and controversial issues.
  • Plan, direct and coordinate, through subordinate level managers, the Police Department's work plan; meet with management staff to identify and resolve problems; assign projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; review and evaluate work methods and procedures.
  • Manage and participate in the development and administration of the Police Department budget; direct the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; direct the monitoring of and approve expenditures; direct the preparation of and implement budgetary adjustments as necessary.
  • Prepare a variety of technical departmental activities reports and records.
  • Participate in labor relations activities as related to the Police Department; provide advice and assistance to the management negotiating team.
  • Select, train, motivate and evaluate Police Department personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures; direct personnel investigations regarding police actions.
  • Coordinate Police Department activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations; provide staff assistance to the Mayor, City Administrator and City Council; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
  • Respond to citizen inquiries and resolve difficult and sensitive complaints; develop policy regarding interactions with media personnel.
  • Participate on a variety of boards and committees; attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the law enforcement field.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of:
  • Modern principles, practices and techniques of police administration, organization and operation.
  • Principles and practices of law enforcement and crime prevention theory and their application to a wide variety of services and activities.
  • Advanced principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration.
  • Technical and administrative phases of crime prevention and law enforcement including investigation and identification, patrol, traffic control, records management, care and custody of persons and property and environmental protection.
  • Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies and operational needs.
  • Principles and practices of organization, administration and personnel management.
  • Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
  • Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
  • Principles and techniques of public relations.
  • Use of firearms and other modern police equipment.

Ability to:
  • Develop and administer sound departmental policies.
  • Plan, organize, direct and coordinate the work of supervisory, professional and technical police personnel.
  • Provide administrative and professional leadership and direction to the Police Department.
  • Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff.
  • Identify and respond to community and City Council issues, concerns and needs.
  • Develop, implement and administer goals, objectives and practices for Police Department programs and services.
  • Prepare and administer large and complex budgets.
  • Allocate limited resources in a cost-effective manner.
  • Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
  • Research, analyze and evaluate new program techniques, methods and procedures.
  • Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations.
  • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Training, Education and Experience
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
Seven years of progressively responsible experience in law enforcement including five years in an administrative capacity. Experience should include budget formulation, development and implementation of department goals and training and performance evaluation.
Training:
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in criminal justice, public or business administration or a related field. (Master's Degree preferred.)
Licenses/Certifications/Registrations Required
Employee must possess a valid driver's license and maintain insurability as determined by the City's insurance carrier.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, required certification from the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center.
Subject to background search, pre-employment physical, drug screen and psychological testing.
Supervision Received and Exercised
Receives general administrative direction from the Mayor or City Administrator.
Exercises direct and indirect supervision over supervisory, professional, technical and clerical staff, both sworn and civilian.

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