CHIEF OF POLICE
New Hope Borough
Bucks County, Pennsylvania
New
Hope Borough, resident population approximately 2300, is
seeking a Chief of Police. New Hope Borough is a popular
Bucks County riverfront visitor destination rich in
history, the arts, and local culture. The Borough takes
great pride in the exceptional diversity of the local
community. The successful candidate must posses the
ability to work cooperatively with elected officials and
the municipal administration, as well as the ability to
partner with and balance the needs of a diverse group of
residents, businesses, and civic leaders. A demonstrated
knowledge and proficiency in modern police operational
and administrative practices, exceptional leadership
skills, as well as the ability to effectively and
efficiently manage the provision of law enforcement
services to a small diverse community that is a popular
tourist destination is required. Candidates must be
not less than
21 years of age at the time of appointment and have
served at least 12 years as a certified police officer,
and possess a minimum of 5 years of administrative and
supervisory experience at a sergeant or higher level
within a similar or larger-sized department.
A
minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Police Science,
Criminal Justice, Police Administration, Public
Administration or related field is required. Graduation
from the FBI National Academy, Northwestern University
School of Police Staff and Command, the Southern Police
Institute, or other recognized and equivalent law
enforcement training is preferred.
The successful candidate must pass
a physical and psychological examination and drug
screening, as well as the ability to meet and maintain a
level of fitness consistent with the department's
physical fitness standards, including an annual physical
examination.
A thorough background examination will be
conducted. The candidate must be currently certified
under Pennsylvania Act 120 (53 Pa. C.S.A. § 2161), or be
eligible to receive certification within 60 days of
employment. Residency within 20 miles of the border of
the Borough of New Hope within one year of employment is
required. Salary is dependent upon qualifications.
To apply, send a letter of
interest and complete resume to:
Mr. John Burke, Borough Manager
New Hope Borough
41 North Main Street
New Hope, PA 18938
All resumes must be received no
later than 4 pm, July 16, 2008. Envelopes should be
marked “Police Chief Application.”
New Hope Borough is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
CHIEF OF
POLICE
Township of Haverford
2325 Darby Road, Havertown, PA 19083
(610) 446-1000
The Township of Haverford is a
vibrant suburb Community of Delaware County,
Pennsylvania, with a population of 50,000. The Township
is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of
Chief of Police.
The successful candidate must
possess a proven record of community and organizational
leadership, outstanding executive management skills,
successful experience implementing community policing
programs, a record supporting a team based management
style, a history of successful innovations, experience
implementing current technology in department
operations, and expertise in effective community
relations and customer service programs. The Haverford
Township Police Department operates with a $12 million
budget, 70 sworn personnel and 45 non-sworn personnel.
A Bachelors degree is preferred
but not required, along with extensive knowledge of
current issues in police management, public
administration, or related field is preferred. 10 years
increasingly responsible service as a sworn police
officer with significant command experience in a
community of not less than 50,000 population;
certifiable by Police Standards and Training; can
demonstrate a comprehensive program of continuing
professional development; and, will require polygraph,
drug screen, and job performance assessment. Salary
depends on qualifications, with excellent fringe
benefits. Candidate once hired would be expected to live
in Pennsylvania within 20 miles of the Township. Resumes
should include positions held, salaries, department size
and budget, type of police responsibilities, and
accomplishments.
Deadline for receipt of
resumes is Monday, June 30, 2008.
Send via USPS to:
Haverford Township Municipal Bldg.
2325 Darby Road Havertown, PA 19083
Attention: Larry Gentile Township Manager