Police Chief

Police Chief

Salary

$123,822.40 - $194,625.60 Annually

Location

Jacksonville Beach Police, FL

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

00729

Department

Police

Division

Administrative

Opening Date

09/22/2026

Closing Date

10/23/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

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CORE PURPOSE AND VALUES

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The City of Jacksonville Beach invites qualified candidates to apply for the position of:

Police Chief

A cover letter and detailed resume are required and must be attached to the application.

Click here to view the Police Chief Recruitment Brochure and learn more about the position.

JOB SUMMARY AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This position performs complex professional and difficult administrative work directing all functions and activities of the Police Department; does related work as required. Work is performed under the direction of the City Manager. Supervision is exercised over all department personnel.

Essential Functions

• Manages the long-term strategic planning and daily activities of all police operations.
• Coordinates work with other law enforcement agencies, City officials, and City Manager.
• Maintains records and files and prepares and reviews operational and administrative reports.
• Plans, programs, directs, and evaluates the operation of the Police Department.
• Develops annual budget proposal and controls budgeted expenses.
• Formulates and implements police policy, procedures, rules, regulations, and programs.
• Supervises maintenance of all records and materials associated with law enforcement activities or administration.
• Assumes command of police force in emergencies and other major law enforcement operations.
• Prepares and delivers public addresses and news releases concerning police matters.
• Reviews departmental reports, amendments to established directives, personnel policy changes, etc. and prepares suggestions or ensures appropriate implementation.
• Reviews performance evaluations prepared by subordinates and prepares evaluations on supervisors and directly supervised clerical employees.
• Promotes, assigns, and disciplines personnel; composes written decisions following disciplinary hearings.
• Reviews information regarding legislative issues and new court decisions; evaluates and implements updated standards from the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission; evaluates and implements Federal and State law mandates.
• Attends meeting and serves on committees, boards, and agencies related to promoting crime prevention and improving law enforcement.
• Advises and assists subordinates with complex police investigations.
• Performs related tasks as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Education and Experience:

A Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, Public Administration or related field, and ten years of progressive operational and administrative experience in law enforcement, with at least five years in a supervisory capacity. A Master's degree in business administration, Public Administration, or a related field is preferred.

Special Qualifications:

A driver's license valid in the State of Florida. Must meet and maintain all City and State training and education requirements for position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Comprehensive knowledge of the laws, rules, and regulations relating to the administration of criminal justice and law enforcement.
• Thorough knowledge of scientific methods of crime detection, criminal identification, and radio communications.
• Thorough knowledge of the geography of the City.
• Skill in the use of firearms and the operation of a motor vehicle.
• Ability to lead and direct the activities of police officers.
• Ability to maintain cooperative relationships with other City officials and with the general public.
• Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of police operations and implement improvements.
• Ability to prepare and review reports.

Physical Demands

The work is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. The amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.
• Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
• Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
• Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Hearing: Required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
• Manual Dexterity: Picking, pinching, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Repetitive Motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.
• Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.
• Visual Acuity: Required for depth perception, color perception, night vision, peripheral vision, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.
• Vocal Communication: Required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND OTHER INFORMATION

Work Environment

The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. The worker may be exposed to blood borne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.

Other Information

Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the City of Jacksonville Beach and the employee and is subject to change by the City as the needs of the City and requirements of the job change.

The City of Jacksonville Beach provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement and dependent care; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes activities, lunch and learns, and health fairs.

Click here to see more details on benefits.

01

Your responses to this supplemental questionnaire will be used to determine your eligibility to continue in the selection process. Incomplete, false, or misleading responses may result in disqualification. Do you certify that your responses are complete, truthful, and may be verified using the information provided in your application?

• Yes, I understand and certify that my responses are complete, truthful, and may be verified

02

This positon requires working as member of a team that values empowerment, pride, integrity, communication and teamwork. Are you willing to commit to these values?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you consent to the City of Jacksonville Beach conducting applicable pre-employment screenings, which may include professional reference checks, employment verification, criminal background checks, driving record checks, education verification, certification verification, and other job-related screenings?

• Yes
• No

04

For external candidates, the starting salary for this position is between $123,822 and $194,625 annually, depending on qualifications. This is an EXEMPT position which means overtime is not earned. For internal candidates, the starting salary will be based on A.04 and A.05 of the Citys Personnel Policies and Procedures. Is this acceptable to you?

• Yes
• No

05

What are your salary expectations for this position?

06

Choose the option below which best describes your education level:

• A Masters degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in business administration, public administration, or a related field
• A Bachelors degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in criminal justice, public administration, or a related field
• A Bachelors degree from an accredited four-year college or university in another field
• An Associates degree in management or a related field from an accredited four-year college or university
• Some College
• High School Diploma or Equivalent

07

Please indicate your degree(s) and major(s):

08

Please indicate which Drivers License you currently possess:

• A valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL)
• A valid Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL)
• A valid Class C Commercial Driver License (CDL)
• A valid Class E Driver License
• My Drivers License is currently invalid
• I do not possess any type of Drivers License

09

Do you currently possess an active Florida Law Enforcement Certification?

• Yes
• No

10

How many years of progressive operational and administrative experience do you have in law enforcement?

• Less than five (5) years
• Five (5) years to less than eight (8) years
• Eight (8) years to less than ten (10) years
• Ten (10) years or more

11

How many years of supervisory experience do you have in law enforcement?

• Less than three (3) years
• Three (3) years to less than four (4) years
• Four (4) years to less than five (5) years
• Five (5) years or more

12

Please describe the highest level of supervisory position you have held in law enforcement, including your title/rank and a brief description of your supervisory responsibilities.

13

Please indicate which of the following executive or senior law enforcement leadership programs you have successfully completed (choose all that apply):

• FBI National Academy
• Florida Department of Law Enforcement Executive Leadership
• Southern Police Institute Administrative Officers Course
• Other comparable executive or senior law enforcement leadership course or certificate program
• None of the above

14

If you selected "Other comparable executive or senior law enforcement leadership course or certificate program," please provide the name of the program, organization, and date completed. If not applicable, type N/A.

15

Do you have professional law enforcement experience working within the State of Florida?

• Yes
• No

16

Do you have professional experience working for a local government operating under a Council-Manager form of government?

• Yes
• No

17

Do you have professional law enforcement experience serving a coastal community, high-tourism community, or community with similar population or public safety characteristics?

• Yes
• No

18

Please indicate which of the following law enforcement operations or administrative functions you have experience supervising or managing (choose all that apply):

• Patrol Operations
• Criminal Investigations
• Professional Standards/Internal Affairs
• Training/Professional Standards
• Emergency Management/Critical Incident Response
• Community Relations/Outreach
• Traffic Operations
• Communications/Dispatch
• Budget/Financial Management
• Personnel Management
• Policy/Regulatory Compliance
• Records/Administrative Operations
• Labor/Union Relations
• Interagency Operations
• None of the above

19

Which of the following types of organizations have you worked for in a professional law enforcement capacity? (choose all that apply):

• Municipal
• County
• State
• Federal
• Other
• None

Required Question

Employer City of Jacksonville Beach

Address 11 Third Street North

Jacksonville Beach, Florida, 32250

Phone 904-712-0772

Website www.jacksonvillebeach.org