Chief of Police

Chief Of Police A resume and cover letter are required. Your cover letter should describe: Your qualifications related to the position, Your general management style in day to day operations, Your interest in being the next Chief of Police for the City of Ridgefield, and Your experience with community engagement and what steps you will take in the first 90-days to become part of the community. Application documents should total no more than six (6) pages. May 13 - Application Period Opens June 12 - First Review of Applications Late June - Candidate Interviews Finalists will be invited to recruitment activities scheduled to take place in Ridgefield. References will be contacted only following candidate approval. The final candidate will be required to successfully complete a background investigation which includes reference checking, a criminal background, polygraph, medical evaluation including a drug test and psychological testing. All qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. The City of Ridgefield is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining a diverse mix of talented people who want to come, grow, and do their best work here. Together, we strive to create and maintain a working environment that is inclusive, equitable, welcoming and that provides the best possible services for our community. This announcement is meant only as a general descriptive recruitment guide. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract and is not a complete description of the job.