Welcome to Niceville, where the name says it all! Nestled in a picturesque setting, our community exudes the charm of a small town while offering the conveniences of a big city just moments away. With top-notch schools and abundant opportunities for every age, Niceville fosters a sense of belonging and camaraderie among its residents. Just a short drive over the mid-by bridge lies the renowned tourist destination, Destin, adding even more excitement to our doorstep. Whether you’re exploring our vibrant streets or immersing yourself in countless outdoor activities, Niceville promises a lifestyle filled with sunshine, fresh air, and endless possibilities. Experience the warmth and sincerity of our community – it’s no wonder Niceville is the perfect place to call home. The City of Niceville is seeking applicants for the Police Chief role. The City is seeking a respected, visionary leader to be its next Chief of Police.

Interested applicants should submit their resume, cover letter, and completed survey to dholley@nicevillefl.gov no later than 4:00 PM CST on Friday, May 3, 2024

Chief of Police External Application

Position Summary:

Under executive direction of the City Manager, performs highly responsible administrative and technical police work in the direction of all employees and the activities of the Police Department. Work involves responsible and efficient operation of the Police Department through control of its activities in preventing crime, protecting lives and property, and maintaining or restoring order. The employee must work with considerable independence in carrying out police functions. Work is reviewed through periodic reports and discussions and is measured by the results obtained.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Establishes goals and objectives for the organization including the development of operational and fiscal plans to accomplish these goals and objectives.
• Reviews the Police Department's policies and operating procedures as related to department functions and makes necessary changes for improvement. Develops and executes department policies and procedures.
• Responsible for the selection, placement, promotion, training, development, safety, supervision, evaluation, and discipline of department personnel.
• Represents the Police Department to the public through public addresses and meetings of various civic and service organizations. · Ensures the department's adherence to all federal, state, and local codes, statutes, and ordinances related to the organization's functions.
• Formulates and prescribes work methods and procedures to be followed by department members.
• Establishes standards of conduct for police officers and other department personnel; directs the selection and development of officers, including annual in-service training to ensure compliance with accreditation and criminal justice standards.
• Responsible for the coordination of the department's efforts with those of other government and criminal justice agencies. · Responsible for budget preparation, control, and expenditures of departmental appropriations.
• Responsible for tactical law enforcement decisions that directly affect the safety and security of life and property of the public.
• Position is designated as Emergency and Essential by the City Manager.

Minimum Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty or responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities; education and/or experience; and certificates or licenses required to fill the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of modern management techniques, supervisory practices, and evaluation methods.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of effective administration with particular attention to short- and long-term strategic planning.
• Knowledge of modern police methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of the rules and regulations of the department.
• Knowledge of the Federal, State, municipal, and controlling court decisions.
• Knowledge of physical and social characteristics of the City.
• Ability to foster innovation within the department.
• Ability to lead and motivate an organization, specifically subordinate managers, and line employees.
• Ability to communicate and express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Ability to build a strong leadership team that is capable of implementing the vision and goals of the City.
• Ability to advocate management rights without alienating employees.
• Ability to effectively analyze and resolve operational, procedural, and personnel problems.
• Ability to plan, prepare, and administer an annual department budget.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, community organizations, other agencies, and the general public.
• Skilled at making public presentations.
• Must be an effective change agent driven to inspire and implement change with excellent customer service, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to oversee emergency operations, providing support to the officers and community during and after a critical incident.
• Ability to operate with a high degree of personal integrity and accountability.
• Ability to plan, assign, instruct, supervise, and evaluate the work of subordinates.
• Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively to determine proper actions to be taken.
• Ability to deal courteously and fairly with the public.
• Ability to write, read, and speak effectively.
• Skill in the care and use of firearms.
• Ability and experience with recruitment and retention of Officers.

Education and Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice or related field. Master’s degree in Criminal Justice or related field, preferred.
• Ten (10) or more years of extensive progressive experience in police work including five (5) years experience as a command officer (Captain and above) in charge of a major division.
• Graduate of an accredited Executive-level training program such as FDLE Senior Leadership, Southern Police Institute (SPI), or FBI National Academy.

Certificates and Licenses:

• Florida Law Enforcement Certification as authorized in Florida State Statute 943.13.
• Valid Florida driver's license and able to be insured by the City’s current insurance provider.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Oversees Police Captains, Executive Assistants, and a combined workforce of civilian and noncivilian staff of approximately 33 employees.

Residency Requirement:

• Must meet department residency requirement within six (6) months of hire date, unless otherwise approved by the City Manager.

Essential Physical Abilities: The nature of the job requires occasional hazardous duty and physical exertion under adverse conditions,

• Must work shifts as assigned and occasional overtime.
• Regularly required to use hands and fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell.
• Frequently requires walking, running, standing, and sitting.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Emergency Responsibilities:

In the event of an emergency or disaster, employee will be required to respond promptly to duties and responsibilities as assigned by the employee’s department, Emergency Management, or City Administration. Such assignments may be before, during, or after the emergency/disaster.

Benefits:

The established salary range for the position is $110,000 to $118,000, depending upon the background and qualifications of the successful candidate, plus use of a city vehicle, city cell phone, and laptop or tablet.

The successful candidate will also participate in the Florida Retirement System FRS.

The city has a highly competitive benefits program including paid time off, Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Paid Holidays, Life Insurance – line-of-duty death benefits, and various other supplemental benefits.

Disclaimers:

This job description is not intended to and does not, constitute an offer of employment or a contract for employment or the terms and conditions of employment. The City of Niceville has the right to revise this job description at any time.

Qualified applicants are asked to apply by May 3, 2024 Following the date of the first review, we will evaluate all applications against the posted qualifications. For more information, please email dholley@nicevillefl.gov or call Danielle Holley at (850) 2796436 ext. 1412.

Please complete the survey by circling which answers best match your Police Department's situation.

Would you say your city population is?

1. 0 – 5,000

2. 5001 – 20,000

3. 20,001-50,000

4. 50,001-100,000

5. 100,001

Would you say your Police Department has ___ sworn Law Enforcement Officers?

1. 5 – 25

2. 26 – 50

3. 51 – 100

4. 101 – 500

5. 501

Would you say that you directly supervise?

1. 0 – 15 LEOs

2. 16-30 LEOs

3. 31-50 LESOs

4. 51-100 LEOs

5. 101 LEOs

Would you say your years in service as a sworn LEO are?

1. 10-15 years

2. 15-20 years

3. 20-25 years

4. 25-30 Years

5. 30 Years

Would you say your Police budget is between?

1. 100,000 – 900,000

2. 1,000,000 – 2,000,000

3. 2,000,001-4,500,000

4. 4,510,000-7,000,000

5. 10,000,000

Would you say your time as a police commander is?

1. 3-5 years

2. 5-8 years

3. 8-10 years

4. 10-15 years

5. 16 years

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,000.00 - $118,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Extended hours
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• City of Niceville, FL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person