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Chief of Police Takoma Park, MD Population: 17,000
By The Mercer Group, Inc.
Jun 21, 2012 - 4:50:19 PM

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Takoma Park is seeking an experienced Chief of Police to lead the City’s full-service law enforcement agency into the future and to take the place of a Chief of Police who has announced his retirement.
   
The City is seeking a proven, dedicated, responsive, and experienced individual for its new Chief of Police. The successful candidate will possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in Criminal Justice, Administration of Justice, Public Administration, or a related field and ten or more years of progressively responsible experience as a chief of police; or any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.  A related Master’s degree and graduation from the FBI Academy or Southern Police Institute would be a plus.

Licenses and certifications required of the successful candidate include weapons proficiency and a valid Maryland driver’s license or the ability to obtain one within a reasonable period of time. Certification as a Maryland police officer is desirable.  

The Chief of Police of Takoma Park is responsible for planning, organizing, and administering a comprehensive program to provide leadership and direction to the Police Department’s operations and departmental staff.

The Police Department’s General Fund operating budget is $6.0 million.  Certain police related expenses, totaling about $2.0 million, are paid for with revenues generated through the City’s speed camera program.

The expected starting salary will be market competitive in a range of $103,296 to $114,774, depending on the experience and qualifications, plus a competitive fringe benefit program, automobile and reasonable relocation expenses.

For additional information on this outstanding opportunity, please contact James L. Mercer, President/CEO, The Mercer Group, Inc. at 770-551-0403;  jmercer@mercergroupinc.com.

Brochure at www.mercergroupinc.com. Confidential resumes by COB July 27, 2012 to James Mercer, The Mercer Group, Inc., 5579B Chamblee Dunwoody Road, #511, Atlanta, GA 30338. Voice: 770-551-0403; Fax: 770-399-9749. E-Mail: jmercer@mercergroupinc.com; Website: www.mercergroupinc.com. EOE



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