Police Chief, La Palma

Police Chief

This is an open recruitment to fill (1) current vacancy. This position will receive a 4% cost of living adjustment effective July 1, 2026. The incumbent will enjoy a family environment and be a part of an enthusiastic work force that has its own spirit committee that facilitates monthly employee events. The incumbent will thrive working in this small culture environment while leading the Police Department in meeting its goals and providing outstanding law enforcement services to the residents and businesses in the City. If you want to join a hard-working team that shares a commitment to keep the City of La Palma safe, clean, and efficiently run, consider a career with the City of La Palma. Come be a part of our family and see what makes La Palma a nice place to live and work! EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT/EXEMPT The Police Chief plans, organizes, directs and controls all divisions of a full service police agency for the City of La Palma; performs a variety of complex administrative, supervisory and professional work in directing the activities of the Police Department in law enforcement and crime prevention; performs related duties as required.SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives administrative and general policy direction from the City Manager. The work provides for a wide variety of independent decision-making, within legal, general policy, and regulatory guidelines. This classification is an "at will" position that is a member of the Management Employees group who serve at the discretion of the City Manager.CLASS CHARACTERISTICS This is a single position class responsible for ensuring the delivery of efficient and effective police services within the community, responsible for management of fiscal and personnel resources in the department, and provides administrative support to the City Manager. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: An original City of La Palma application must be submitted online at . The City must receive completed applications, resumes, and supplemental questionnaires by the final filing date and time listed to be eligible for consideration. Facsimiles will not be accepted. Resumes will not, nor will references to a resume, be accepted in lieu of a completed City application. Applicants are required to submit a compelling cover letter, comprehensive resume, and 5 professional references. During the recruitment process, we encourage applicants to check their e-mail account frequently.SELECTION PROCESS: All applications will be screened and those candidates who present the most relevant qualifications and possess the required licenses and certificates for the position will be invited to continue in the selection process. The selection process may include testing and oral interviews. A Background Investigation, including a criminal record check may be required. All appointments are subject to the successful completion of a post-offer medical exam (including a drug and alcohol screen). Should a qualified individual with disabilities need reasonable accommodations in order to participate in the examination process, the City of La Palma must be notified no later than five working days prior to the scheduled examination date. The City of La Palma does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, marital status, or disability. Equal employment opportunity will apply to all personnel actions, including but not limited to, recruitment, selection, training, transfers, promotions, evaluation, compensation, discipline, layoffs, terminations, and rehires.NOTE: All employees of the City of La Palma are designated by both State law and City ordinance to be "Disaster Service Workers." In the event of a declared emergency or any undeclared emergency or natural disaster that threatens the life, health, and/or safety of the public, employees may be assigned to assist rescue and relief workers. Such assignments may be in locations, during hours, and performing work significantly different from the employees' normal work assignments and may continue through the recovery phase of the emergency. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. The types and levels of employee benefits provided, including City contributions toward benefit costs, are subject to change.The City offers a highly competitive compensation package which is dependent upon qualifications. The City's attractive benefits package includes the following: Retirement, Medical Insurance, Wellness Program, Annual Health/Wellness Reimbursement Program, City Vehicle, Uniform Allowance, Equipment Reimbursement, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Additional Insurance Opportunities, Deferred Compensation Accounts, Retiree Health Benefits, Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave, Administrative Leave, Bilingual Pay, Work Hours.