Police Chief - Midland, Texas

The City of Midland is located halfway between Fort Worth and El Paso. With a population of 136,000, Midland is the 25th largest city in Texas and serves as a hub for transportation and logistics.

Midland is seeking a Police Chief to oversee all aspects of crime prevention, investigations, and enforcement, and collaborate with local, state, and federal agencies to address and prevent criminal activities. Additionally, the Police Chief ensures respectful and transparent interactions with the public, implements training programs, and identifies process improvements for departmental efficiency and effectiveness. The Police Chief will be instrumental in maintaining the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) Accreditation program. The Midland Police Department has an FY2024 budget of $45 million and a full-time staff of 176 sworn and 52 civilian employees.

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Public or Business Administration, or a closely related field, and a minimum of ten (10) years of progressive law enforcement professional experience, of which five (5) must have been at the captain, assistant chief or police chief level is required. An Intermediate Peace Officer Certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) and a valid Texas Class “C” driver’s license, or the ability to secure both, is required within 30 days of employment. A master’s degree and graduation from an accredited executive level training program, such as Southern Police Institute or FBI National Academy, is a plus.

The City of Midland offers a generous market-competitive total compensation package that includes a base salary in the $151,060 - $226,591 range. The city offers a benefits package that includes a take-home vehicle, city cell phone, two (2) medical plans, a Wellness Center that provides basic medical services to employees and dependents enrolled in the group health plan at no cost, optional dental, optional vision, 457(b) deferred compensation, enrollment in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (7% required contribution, matched 2:1 by the city), Flexible Spending Account, $100,000 basic life insurance at no cost to the employee, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for self and dependents, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, 13 Paid Holidays, eligibility to enroll in the Midland Municipal Employee Credit Union, Longevity Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick Leave Bank, and Midland Municipal Employee Scholarship Fund. Relocation assistance is available.

Qualified applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and resume at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/bakertilly/jobs/4580832.

Application review begins on Monday, August 5, 2024. Following the first review date, we will review and classify all applications according to the posted requirements and may invite a select number of applicants to complete additional assignments and participate in virtual and/or in-person interviews.

This announcement will remain posted until the city extends an offer to one finalist. The finalist will be required to complete a comprehensive background check established by the TCOLE. Pursuant to the state or local laws governing access to public records, all information submitted and associated with an individual’s application, including resumes and cover letters, may be subject to public disclosure. For more information, please email edward.williams@bakertilly.com or call (214) 842-6478.