Country Club Hills, IL – Chief of Police

CHIEF OF POLICE

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Location : Country Club Hills, IL

Overview : THE CITY OF COUNTRY CLUB HILLS, IL is seeking an experienced and dynamic police leader to be our next Chief of Police.

The City desires a visionary, progressive, forward-thinking leader who embraces the best practices of 21st Century Policing, along with a demonstrated commitment to community engagement and collaboration team building.

The candidate must also have a history of ethical decision-making and effective management of complex organizations. The Country Club Hills Police Department is a full-service department with an authorized strength of 34 sworn officers and 13 civilian employees.

The Chief of Police is an at-will position appointed by the Mayor of Country Club Hills.

Community Background : The City of Country Club Hills, Illinois (population 16,578) is a relaxed family-oriented community located about 25 miles south of Chicago.

Country Club Hills boasts a 4.6 square mile radius primarily made up of residential and general commerce. According to the 2020 Census, the city’s median population age is 38 years, with a demographic composition of 87% Black / African-American, 6.

3% White, just over 5% Latina / Hispanic, and the remainder comprising various other ethnicities. The median household income is $73,554, with the median family income at $91,711 and an average housing price around $150,000.

Children attend schools in District 160 for grades K-8 and Hillcrest High School for grades 9-12.

Requirements : The City of Country Club Hills seeks an innovative and collaborative professional with proven leadership and managerial skills in all aspects of police administration, including staffing and labor relations, budgeting, policy development, and community relations.

A successful candidate will have strong communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrate success in building internal and external partnerships, and engage the community through effective community policing programs.

Candidates must have diversity, equity, and inclusion training and experience leading a department in a multi-racial community.

A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required, along with 7-10 years of experience in police work as a certified officer, including a minimum of 3-5 years of law enforcement supervisory experience at a senior command level.

Desirable Training : Other desirable training includes the FBI National Academy, Northwestern University’s School of Police Staff and Command, PERF Senior Management Institute for Police, the Police Executive Role in the 21st Century (PER21C) program at Western Illinois University, designation as a certified Police Chief by the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police, or similar programs, as well as a master’s degree.

Responsibilities : The Chief of Police oversees and directs all activities of the Police Department for the City of Country Club Hills.

Responsibilities include planning for resource use, coordinating Department activities, and ensuring that services provided are of the highest quality.

The Chief is expected to have excellent budgeting and long-range planning skills, well-developed computer and public speaking skills, and the utmost integrity.

Maintaining and building upon the public’s trust and confidence is essential. The Police Chief is a member of the City’s leadership staff and represents the City’s law enforcement in interagency relationships, including regional, state, and federal functions.

Compensation and Benefits : This is a full-time, FLSA exempt position. The salary range is up to $150,683.00, depending on the successful candidate’s qualifications.

Residency is not required but welcomed. The City offers a competitive benefits package including a PPO / HMO health plan, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, wellness program, pension, membership in professional organizations, registration and travel for professional conferences, and reimbursement for related educational expenses.

How to Apply : Email cover letter, resume, and three (3) work-related reference letters to Nikki Cody at : ncody@countryclubhills.

org and Marion Williams at : [email protected] with 'Country Club Hills Police Chief' in the subject line. The City of Country Club Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All application documents must be sent as a PDF file.

Contact : For questions, please contact :

Nikki Cody

Human Resources Director

City of Country Club Hills

708-798-3399

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