Job Posting
POLICE CHIEF
Tremonton City Corporation
102 S Tremont St.
Tremonton, UT 84337
(435) 257-9500
Job Title: Police Chief
Department: Police
Status: Full Time, Exempt (salary)
Wage: $35.38 – $51.28 per hour (Depending on Experience)
Close Date: Open until filled
Tremonton City, Utah (population approx. 9,000), is situated in northern Utah, nestled just to the west of the northern Wasatch Mountains and just east of the northern tip of the Great Salt Lake. Tremonton City lies in the Bear River Valley, in which the Bear River and Malad River flow to the Great Salt Lake. The terrain varies from hills along the mountains to the flat agricultural lands of the valleys. There are many recreation, sporting, and cultural opportunities in and around Tremonton. Salt Lake City, the largest city in Utah and the State’s capital, is approximately 1.5 hours from Tremonton City.
Tremonton City is a full-service City and has approximately 10 departments, including a Justice Court, Fire and EMS Departments. The City has 63 full-time equivalent employees, and has a 2018 operating budget of approximately $10 million. The City is led by a Mayor, 5 City Council Members and City Manager. The Police Chief reports directly to the City Manager.
The Police Department has a-full time administrative staff, a part-time Records Clerk, Animal Control and City Code Enforcement Officer, and part-time Crossing Guards. The Police Department also has nine full-time sworn officers one of which is a K-9 handler, one of which is a detective, and two of which are Patrol Sergeants. Tremonton City Police Department participates in the Box Elder County Narcotics Strike Force.
Due to the retirement of the Police Chief, Tremonton City is seeking a well-qualified candidate with integrity to continue providing respectful, high-quality and community-oriented law enforcement services. Appointed by, and serving at the pleasure of the Mayor and City Council, the Police Chief is responsible for the overall operations of the Police Department, which includes, but is not limited to: supervision of hiring, assignment, training, and disciplining of personnel. As the Police Chief performs professional, administrative, and managerial duties related to planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the enforcement of Federal, State, and local laws as needed to preserve the peace and protect citizens.
As the chief law enforcement official, this position is responsible for fostering a culture of safety, accountability, high-quality and respectful law enforcement services. This position works closely with Elected Officials, City Manager, and other Department Heads to accomplish the goals and objectives of the City. From time to time, the Police Chief may cover shifts or be called out to assist on calls. The Police Chief also attends City Council meetings, which are typically held twice a month in the evening.
A Bachelor’s Degree in law enforcement or related field and three (3) years of full time law enforcement experience or ten (10) years of law enforcement experience is required. A minimum of one (1) year of police supervisory experience is required. An FBINA graduate is preferred. The Police Chief must live within a ten (10) mile radius of Tremonton City limits or relocate to live within a ten (10) mile radius of Tremonton City after assuming the position of Police Chief.
Candidates will have an outstanding record of leadership, management, and law enforcement. Additionally, candidates will possess a high degree of personal integrity and the spirit of cooperation and collaboration in providing law enforcement services and general city services to the public. Candidates will inspire the confidence of their co-workers and the public by their personal conduct and demeanor, knowledge, and skills. In evaluating and determining the candidates, the City will use, but is not limited to, the following methods and means: oral interviews, physical testing, drug screening, personality testing, polygraph, character testing and investigation, background investigations, previous performance evaluations and the like.
Tremonton City is an equal opportunity employer. For a complete list of job duties, physical demands, working conditions, qualifications, and benefits, please visit www.tremontoncity.gov.
To be considered for the position, qualified applicants must submit the following application materials: a Tremonton City employment application, available online at www.tremontoncity.gov, a resume, and cover letter. Please submit these application materials to Shawn Warnke, City Manager, at swarnke@tremontoncity.com or 102 S. Tremont Street, Tremonton, UT 84337. First review of applications: February 28, 2018 (open until filled).