Currently we have the following Career Opportunities available:

City of Coral Gables - Chief of Police

The City of Coral Gables, Florida, The City Beautiful, a progressive, international and historic City, recently ranked by Forbes.com among America’s Top 10 Cities to live well, is seeking a highly qualified police professional to direct its nationally accredited Police Department. The City has a  population of 45,500 and  is home to the University of Miami.

Sandwich, Massachusetts - Chief of Police

 The Town of Sandwich, Massachusetts, population 23,000, seeks qualified candidates for the position of Chief of Police. Position reports to the Town Manager and supervises 35 sworn officers and civilian support staff. Minimum requirements include 15 years active police experience, 7 years supervisory experience, current rank of Lieutenant or higher. Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or related field, Master's preferred; or any relevant combination of education and experience.

Total Salary of $100,000 - $115,000 DOQ plus excellent benefits.

Please send 5 resume copies and cover letters to Town of Sandwich Human Resources Department, 130 Main St., Sandwich, MA 02563. Applications must be post marked no later than January 30, 2010.  The successful candidate must possess or be eligible to obtain Massachusetts Municipal Training Committee Certification. AA/EOE.

The George Washington University

Chief of Police

The George Washington University (GW) seeks a Chief of Police to provide overall direction, leadership, and management of the functions and operations of the GW Police Department. Located four blocks from the White House, GW was created by an Act of Congress in 1821. Today, GW is the largest institution of higher education in the nation's capital. The University offers comprehensive programs of undergraduate and graduate liberal arts study as well as degree programs in medicine, law, engineering, education, business, and international affairs. GW includes a diverse population of undergraduate, graduate, and professional students from 50 states, the District of Columbia, and more than 120 countries. The University currently enrolls approximately 20,000 full time equivalent students at all of its campuses in the District of Columbia and Virginia.

The University Police Department provides security and police services for the Foggy Bottom and Mount Vernon campuses in the Northwest section of Washington, D.C. The Department employs more than 150 uniform personnel, all of whom are special police officers commissioned by, or security officers licensed by the District of Columbia Government. Unarmed, University police officers have the authority to make arrests on GW-owned, leased, or controlled property. The Department maintains a close working relationship with the Metropolitan Police Department and works as appropriate with multiple law enforcement agencies such as the FBI, Homeland Security, and the United States Secret Service. The Department is accredited by both the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators and the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies.

Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Safety and Security, the Chief of Police will be expected to work collaboratively and proactively with colleagues and other University stakeholders and constituencies, focusing on the security of the University community through the prevention of crime, protection of life and property, and the enforcement of laws and University regulations. The Chief will supervise and evaluate all Department functions to ensure they serve the goals and meet the needs of the campus community. S/he will establish, communicate, and maintain a departmental vision that reflects institutional goals, priorities, and appropriate professional standards.

The Chief must be a security and law enforcement leader within an urban and complex university campus, municipal, state, or federal setting with a commitment to community policing, and a strong student orientation and customer and quality focus in the provision of security and law enforcement services. The Chief should be an effective manager who can motivate staff and inspire confidence within the University. S/he must have the interpersonal skills to work effectively with members of the campus community, the ability to navigate within the university, security, and law enforcement environments, and the organizational vision to steer the Department through a time of evolving and changing expectations. Above all, the Chief should be effective in building bridges, partnerships and relationships with the community and across the institution to facilitate a safe and secure environment in which to carry out the mission of the University.

Additional information about The George Washington University Police Department can be found at www.gwired.gwu.edu/upd. The George Washington University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. Nominations and applications from women and minorities are encouraged.

George Washington University has retained the services of Diversified Search Odgers Berndtson to assist them in the search process, and we would be pleased to answer any questions or supply further information. Inquiries, nominations, or applications (including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and names of five references) should be directed, in confidence, to:

Andrew C. Wheeler, Managing Director, or

Manuel A. Gongon, Jr., Vice President and Senior Associate

Diversified Search Odgers Berndtson

One Commerce Square, 2005 Market Street, Suite 3300, Philadelphia, PA 19103

(215) 656-3588, GWChief@divsearch.com

The Town of Natick, MA

Chief of Police

The Town of Natick seeks a highly motivated, accomplished and visionary law enforcement leader to serve as the next Chief of Police.

Natick is a suburban residential community with a population of approximately 32,000 located in Middlesex County approximately 18 miles southwest of Boston. The Town covers roughly 16 square miles and hosts the largest retail mall in New England, the Natick Collection located on Route 9. 

The Police Chief is a non-civil service position serving as chief administrative officer of the department in all matters of policy, operations, and discipline; appointed by the Board of Selectmen, the Chief reports to the Town Administrator for general administrative and policy guidance. The Chief is responsible for the planning, directing, coordinating, controlling and staffing of all activities for the department.

The department operations are housed in a modern facility shared with the Natick Fire Department. Staffing is comprised of four Lieutenants, eleven Sergeants, and 37 Police Officers. In addition, the Police Department oversees a combined (Fire, Medical and Police) Public Safety Dispatch Center, which is comprised of nine full-time and three part-time Dispatchers. The Chief is responsible for labor relations among the three unions that represent the Superior Officers, Patrol Officers, and Dispatchers.

A competitive compensation package will be negotiated with the successful candidate. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in law enforcement; an advanced degree in police science, criminal justice or a related field is preferred. Candidates must have a minimum of ten years of progressively responsible work experience in law enforcement of which a minimum of five years has been served in a supervisory capacity. Candidates must have completed an academic program authorized by the Massachusetts Municipal Training Committee or an equivalent academy acceptable to the MPTC. A full description of the position and the necessary requirements for consideration are available at www.natickma.org.

Interested candidates are required to forward in confidence, their resume, credentials and a cover letter to: Director of Personnel, Town of Natick, and 13 East Central Street, Natick, MA. 01760, or email him at rtranfaglia@natickma.org  All applications must be received by September 20, 2010.