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Chief of Police, Alexandria, Louisiana
By Alexandria Police Department
Mar 9, 2010 - 3:21:57 PM

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The City of Alexandria, Louisiana seeks an experienced, innovative, and proven executive to serve as Chief of Police.  The city’s next Chief must lead the Alexandria Police Department and  support its mission of preventing crime, enforcing the law and supporting quality public safety by delivering respectful, professional and dependable police services.  Also must have proven success in implementing community policing.

Founded over 200 years ago, Alexandria sits in the heart of Louisiana and is situated on the banks of the beautiful Red River.  Our city offers the small pleasures in life such as boating, skiing, fishing, camping, and hunting.  With a population of 51,000 residents, and an equivalent daytime workforce, Alexandria is an active urban center with diverse neighborhoods, vibrant retail and commercial centers, and an outstanding overall quality of life.  Alexandria excels in livability with a mild climate, wide range of housing options, sports and an easy access to outdoor recreational activities in any season.

The Chief of Police reports to the Mayor, and has management oversight of an annual operating budget of more than $16 million, and a staff of 200 employees (164 sworn officers).  Chief’s salary range will be competitive and based on qualifications and experience.  

Working in partnership with citizens, businesses, and community groups, the Alexandria Police Department is committed to programs of action to enhance public safety throughout the city of Alexandria.  This commitment includes identification and incorporation of best practices in policing, including programs of performance-based accountability and uses of innovative technology.  The Department is committed to providing training and resources to patrol officers who concentrate on solving public safety problems in their assigned geographic areas of responsibility.  

Additional information, including qualification requirements, may be obtained from the Office of State Examiner’s website:   www.ose.louisiana.gov

To apply, send a resume summarizing your qualifications, birth certificate, valid drivers license, a college and/or high school diploma and an application which is found on the Office of State Examiner’s website:  www.ose.louisiana.gov by April 9, 2010 to:

Barbara Bordelon, Secretary
Alexandria Municipal Fire & Police Civil Service Board
Post Office Box 706
Alexandria, Louisiana 71309-0706


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