Description
The Village of Wellington is accepting applications for the position of Police Chief. The Chief, working under the direct supervision of the Mayor, directs law enforcement activities, and oversees the functions of patrol, dispatch, criminal investigation, traffic enforcement, and internal training.
This position has managerial responsibility for development and administration of the departmental budget and provides leadership in developing and implementing department sponsored programs and services. This is a highly visible position with significant public contact. In this role, the Police Chief develops and maintains good communications with elected officials, the public, the media, the court system and other law enforcement agencies.
The position is FLSA exempt.
The Position’s Pay Range is: (Pay Range B) ($73,483.38 – $106,550.91) annually.
The position includes a competitive benefits package, complete with health, dental, vision insurance, life and disability insurance, OPERS retirement plans and deferred compensation plans.
1. Applications:
Applications must be submitted to Mayor Hans Schneider and Village Manager Jonathan Greever by email at hschneider@villageofwellington.com and jgreever@villageofwellington.com respectively; or by hardcopy, addressed to the Mayor at Village Townhall (115 Willard Memorial Square, Wellington, Ohio 44090).
Complete application and job description are available on the Village of Wellington’s website homepage at www.villageofwellington.com and in hardcopy at Village Townhall.
Applications will be reviewed upon receipt, and the position will remain open until it is filled. The Village of Wellington is an EEO/AA employer.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in police science, law enforcement, criminal justice or a related field is strongly preferred.
Ten (10) years of law enforcement experience, including three (3) years in police management, is strongly preferred.
Any combination of education and experience which would provide the applicant with the desired knowledge, skills, and ability required to perform the job is highly preferred.
Maintain a valid and current Ohio Peace Officer’s Certificate.
Maintain a valid Ohio State Driver's License with driving record free from serious or frequent violations; must be insurable under the Village’s existing automobile liability insurance coverage.
