ANNOUNCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYChief of PolicePrescott Police DepartmentCLICK HERE to view a brochure regarding this opportunityFLSA Status: ExemptPay Grade: Open RangeHiring Range: $186,129 to $207,605 per year DOEFull Pay Range: $186,129 to $229,082 per yearDeadline to Apply: 10/11/2026Major Benefits for Full-Time Regular Employees:A diverse range of complimentary mental health and wellness services is available, including an Employee Assistance Program, a free subscription to Calm, and health coachingPaid time off up to 25 days in first year of employment10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per yearFree employee only coverage for medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurancePension and long-term disability through State Retirement System, click here for more detailsSupplemental benefits such as deferred compensation plans and additional life insurancePosition Summary:Serves as the chief law enforcement officer and strategic leader for the Prescott Police Department, providing executive direction over departmental operations, personnel, budget, and resources. Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle, utilize firearms, use a variety of law enforcement equipment, and perform motor tasks requiring manual dexterity and coordination (climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, and grasping).Requires precise oral and written communication skills (perceiving sound at normal and high-volume conversational levels); clear visual acuity for data analysis, reading, facility inspection, depth perception, color identification, and night/field vision.