Chief of Police

Are you a forward-thinking, collaborative public safety leader ready to shape the future of policing in a dynamic and growing community? Do you excel at aligning operations, people, and technology to deliver high-quality, responsive, and data-informed police services? Are you committed to building trust, supporting team member well-being, and optimizing resources to meet evolving community needs?

Join the City of Largo as our next Police Chief and lead a department ready for continued growth and innovation- advancing modern policing strategies, elevating operational excellence, and strengthening community partnerships to support a thriving and sustainable future.

HIRING SALARY: $175,000 - 185,000 DOE/DOQ

We are seeking an exceptional, forward-thinking leader who will:

• Set and execute a clear strategic vision, aligning policing services with
• community priorities, organizational goals, and long-term sustainability.
• Lead and optimize police operations, ensuring effective deployment,
• modernized practices, and high-quality service delivery that is
• responsive and data-informed.
• Cultivate and inspire a high-performing team, fostering a culture of
• trust, accountability, wellness, and continuous improvement through
• strong leadership, communication, and professional development.
• Advance innovation and modernization in policing, leveraging
• technology, data, and alternative service delivery models to enhance
• efficiency, improve outcomes, and strengthen community trust.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in law enforcement realted area
• Ten (10) years of proven experience in law enforcement; five (5) as major or above
• Valid or Ability to Qualify for Police Officer Certification
• Valid driver’s license

The ideal candidate is a forward-thinking public safety leader with experience in a High-Performance

Organization (HPO) environment. They bring a balanced leadership style, combining strategic vision

with strong interpersonal skills - and serve as a highly effective, collaborative member of the City’s

Executive Leadership Team. With high emotional intelligence, they build trust, communicate

transparently, and foster a culture where team members feel valued, supported, and empowered.

This individual is an exceptional relationship builder and consensus-driven leader, adept at working

across the organization and with community and regional partners. They excel at aligning diverse

perspectives around shared goals and demonstrate a commitment to collaboration, accountability,

and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate embraces data-informed decision-making and innovation, leveraging

performance metrics, technology, and modern policing strategies to enhance service delivery and

outcomes. They are committed to developing high-performing teams, strengthening organizational

culture, and positioning the Largo Police Department as a model for effective, community-centered

policing.

Apply on our website for consideration - largo.com/jobs