Assistant Chief of Police Victoria Texas

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The City of Victoria, Texas, is seeking an Assistant Chief of Police. Victoria is located in the heart of the Golden Crescent of South Texas, equidistant from Austin, Houston, San Antonio, and Corpus Christi. The Coastal Plains region of Texas is an area renowned for hunting, fishing, and birding. Victoria is a cultural, historic, agricultural, medical, educational, and economic hub for the area and is the largest city in the seven-county region. The City boasts a diverse population of about 65,098 and encompasses an area of approximately 34 square miles. The Assistant Chief of Police reports to the Chief of Police with planning, organizing, and directing the Victoria Police Department services and is expected to set exemplary standards in performance, responsiveness, and customer service. The VPD is comprised of 159 members, of which 122 are commissioned personnel and an annual budget of $14.2 million. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, criminology, police administration, or related field. Ten years of experience in law enforcement, with the immediate past five years of experience in a senior command position. Advanced TCOLE certification within six months of employment. Valid Class C Driver’s License with driving record that meets City guidelines. Preferred Qualifications: Completion of advanced command training such as the FBI National Academy, Command and Management College (ILEA), Southern Police Institute, Bill Blackwood Institute (LEMIT), or equivalent. Experience leading a progressive law enforcement agency in a county, state, or municipal police department. The starting salary range for this position is $94,000 – 96,000, depending on qualifications. Interested parties can view the full position profile and apply online through our website. For additional information, contact Tommy Ingram, Senior Vice President of Executive Search, at: TommyIngram@GovernmentResource.com. If you know of anyone who may be an excellent match for this exceptional opportunity, please feel free to forward this notice. posted 11-8-2015 cap