City of La Marque
The City of La Marque is located in Galveston County, Texas, just 15 miles south of Houston and four miles north of Galveston Island. As the second-fastest-growing city in the county, La Marque is home to an estimated population of 16,000 and offers 14.3 miles of prime I‑45 frontage.
Role Description This is a full‑time, on‑site Chief of Police position based in La Marque, TX. The Chief of Police will lead and manage the City of La Marque’s Police Department, ensuring the safety and security of the community. Responsibilities include developing and implementing law enforcement strategies, overseeing departmental operations, enforcing laws, and managing personnel. The Chief of Police will also collaborate with local officials and stakeholders to maintain public safety, review crime trends, and ensure community‑oriented policing practices.
Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university;
Fifteen or more years of progressively responsible related experience;
Alternatively, any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities;
FBI National Academy, FBI National Executive Institute, and related law enforcement training and specialized workshops required;
Master certification by TCOLE and education as a Peace Officer; and,
Possession of a valid Texas State Driver License;
Extensive comprehension of the criminal justice system at the municipal, state, and federal levels;
Thorough knowledge of all aspects of police work, including modern crime prevention, investigation techniques, criminal identification, apprehension, detention, rules of evidence, traffic control and safety, and record keeping;
Skill in effective, clear, and persuasive oral and written communications to individuals and groups;
Ability to negotiate and administer contracts with outside vendors and service providers;
Resolves conflicts and gains cooperation among competing interest groups;
Identifies, implements, and refines the department's organizational structure to generate desired results as efficiently as possible;
Determines the department's future direction in response to changing community needs; develops, implements, and monitors appropriate plans, schedules, and action steps;
Administers labor agreements and communicates effectively with organized personnel;
Develops and maintains productive relationships with elected officials, business leaders, advisory boards, the media, and the public.
Seniority Level
Executive
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Other, Information Technology, and Management
Industries
Government Administration
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Role Description This is a full‑time, on‑site Chief of Police position based in La Marque, TX. The Chief of Police will lead and manage the City of La Marque’s Police Department, ensuring the safety and security of the community. Responsibilities include developing and implementing law enforcement strategies, overseeing departmental operations, enforcing laws, and managing personnel. The Chief of Police will also collaborate with local officials and stakeholders to maintain public safety, review crime trends, and ensure community‑oriented policing practices.
Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university;
Fifteen or more years of progressively responsible related experience;
Alternatively, any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities;
FBI National Academy, FBI National Executive Institute, and related law enforcement training and specialized workshops required;
Master certification by TCOLE and education as a Peace Officer; and,
Possession of a valid Texas State Driver License;
Extensive comprehension of the criminal justice system at the municipal, state, and federal levels;
Thorough knowledge of all aspects of police work, including modern crime prevention, investigation techniques, criminal identification, apprehension, detention, rules of evidence, traffic control and safety, and record keeping;
Skill in effective, clear, and persuasive oral and written communications to individuals and groups;
Ability to negotiate and administer contracts with outside vendors and service providers;
Resolves conflicts and gains cooperation among competing interest groups;
Identifies, implements, and refines the department's organizational structure to generate desired results as efficiently as possible;
Determines the department's future direction in response to changing community needs; develops, implements, and monitors appropriate plans, schedules, and action steps;
Administers labor agreements and communicates effectively with organized personnel;
Develops and maintains productive relationships with elected officials, business leaders, advisory boards, the media, and the public.
Seniority Level
Executive
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Other, Information Technology, and Management
Industries
Government Administration
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