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International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Veterans

Deputy Chief of Police

International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Veterans, Bartow, Florida, United States, 33830

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International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Veterans . Bartow is seeking an ethical, steady, and community-focused law enforcement professional ready to take on a senior leadership role and serve as the City of Bartow’s next Deputy Chief of Police. The position reports directly to the Chief of Police and provides senior administrative and operational support, overseeing the Patrol, Investigations, and Support Services divisions. Responsibilities

Oversee complex police operations and ensure efficient, disciplined, and accountable performance Lead strategic planning, budgeting, and interagency coordination Represent the Department in the Chief’s absence and engage with the community to build trust and transparency Develop and mentor staff, lead succession planning, and foster a high-performing team environment Support accreditation efforts and maintain constructive union-management relationships Collaborate with internal and external partners to enhance public safety and community policing initiatives Qualifications

Required Qualifications Include

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, criminology, public administration, or related field At least 10 years of law enforcement experience, holding the rank of Police Captain or higher Possess or have the ability to obtain certification as a Law Enforcement Officer from the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission Valid Florida driver’s license Preferred Qualifications Include

Master’s degree Completion of advanced leadership programs (FBI National Academy, SMIP, Northwestern Command, Louisville AOC, etc.) Experience in accredited agencies Strong background in tactical operations, investigations, labor relations, succession planning, and community-policing programs Compensation

The City of Bartow offers a starting salary of $107,548.78 - $141,066.46 based on qualifications and experience, with a benefits package. Application & Contact

Candidates are encouraged to apply ASAP as the posting period will close upon attainment of a quality applicant pool. Please apply online at: https://www.governmentresource.com/recruitment/bartow-florida-deputy-ch… For more information, contact: Doug Thomas, Executive Vice President DouglasThomas@GovernmentResource.com 863-860-9314

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