City of Calistoga
Do you appreciate service-oriented communities where neighbors help their neighbors? Do you adore charming small cities with vibrant downtowns? Are you ready to serve every day in a destination community that most only get to visit for mere days at a time? Then consider Calistoga for your next career opportunity!
Join our dynamic team where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a real difference in our community! As a vital leader of our force, you will lead the charge in planning, directing, and coordinating an array of programs dedicated to maintaining law and order, safeguarding lives, and property, managing traffic flow, and preventing crime. Your expertise will shape recommendations, and which ensure the safety and wellbeing
of the Calistoga community. This position is a “working chief” position, primarily being in uniform and being “hands-on” with the ability to cover patrol and handle calls for service as needed.
As Chief of Police, you will: Develop the philosophy, vision, and priorities of the department; Develop and implement municipal law enforcement policies and procedures using modern police management methods; Prepare and administer the budget and related grants for the Police Department; Advise and otherwise assist the City Manager in understanding and developing policies governing City responses to crime trends and prevention; Select department employees; Plan staffing and organize work; Conduct or direct staff training and development; Make presentations to City Council, other governmental agencies, and a variety of civic organizations; Build community partnerships; and be a member of the City of Calistoga Executive Team (CET).
The ideal candidate will be of the highest integrity and genuinely committed to being a collaborative, community- oriented, and accessible leader, responsive to organizational
needs by being open, honest, respected, and trusted in internal and external relationships. The successful candidate must possess and be comfortable exercising emotional intelligence, political savvy, and compassion, as well as a hands-on approach to lead by example and build a spirit of teamwork. The candidate should be fully engaged in the community, while maintaining approachability, availability, and a strong understanding of the nuances of a rural community.
The next Chief will grow a strong organizational culture within the Department while advancing the Department toward enhanced use of evidence-based policing, crime reduction strategies, and data-driven decision-making. Exceptional public speaking and writing skills are necessary, as well as skills of persuasion. The candidate will
become a part of a tight-knit City team that contributes to the total success of the city and its departments. The Chief is responsible for the coaching and mentorship of a young department.
The monthly salary range for the Police Chief position is $16,847 – $20,478.
Please follow this link to view the Chief of Police Brochure. First Review Date: September 14, 2024. To apply for this exciting career opportunity, please send a compelling cover letter and your detailed resume to: apply@bobhallandassociates.com. Should you have any questions regarding this position, or the recruitment process please contact Joe Gorton at: 707-628-6846