Police Chief at Sand Point Police Department

Located in Sand Point, Alaska, under the direction of the Mayor, the Chief of Police is the chief
administrative officer of the Sand Point Police Department and the final authority in all matters of policy,
operations, and discipline. The Chief will exercise all lawful powers of this office and issue such orders as
are necessary to assure the effective performance of the department. The Chief provides administrative
direction, leadership and control of the department and assumes over-all responsibility for the
organization. The department is responsible for the enforcement of all laws coming within its legal
jurisdiction.
The Chief of Police is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, training, controlling and staffing
all activities within the department. He/she is also responsible for continued and efficient department
operation; for the enforcement of the rules and regulations within the department; for the completion,
collection and forwarding of reports required by the other appropriate agencies; and for maintaining
positive public relations with local citizens, local governments and other related agencies. The Chief
shall also have general charge of the police station and all property owned by the department.
The Chief is responsible to protect and provide for the health, safety and welfare of the residents of Sand
Point, in accordance with applicable federal laws, Alaska state statutes, the City of Sand Point Municipal
Code and the Sand Point Police Department Policies and Procedures.

Minimum of five (5) years full-time law enforcement experience, minimum two (2) years of law enforcement supervisory experience and/or previous equivalent supervisory experience. Intermediate Law Enforcement Certification issued by the Alaska Police Standard Council preferred or other state, at a minimum. Must possess high school diploma or equivalent, four-year college degree with law enforcement or business emphasis preferred.

Employment Type: Full Time
Years Experience: 3 - 5 years
Salary: $80,000 Annual
Bonus/Commission: No