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PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR
(Open until filled; priority screening deadline Sept. 1st, 2017)
The City of Mulvane is seeking to hire a Public Safety Director to replace the current Director who is retiring in March, 2018 after 22 years’ service to the City.
The Public Safety Director reports to the City Administrator and is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Police, Fire, and Ambulance and Dispatch departments. Total FTE’s is 40 and with annual budget of $4 million.
The Director of Public Safety is responsible for planning and directing the activities of police, fire, and ems divisions for the effective delivery of law enforcement, crime prevention, and protection of life and property. This is an administrative position involving responsibility for the development of department policies. This employee supervises the police, fire, and ems division employees and evaluates work performance of the same. The Public Safety Director has internal control over police, fire, and ems activities and personnel and exercises discretion in the administration of the department. An employee in this position is responsible for all duties imposed by statute, law, or ordinance upon the Police Chief or Fire Chief as those terms are used.
Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university and at least ten years of active law enforcement experience at progressive levels of responsibility, including supervisory.
The selected candidate must be able to obtain a valid Kansas driver’s license and possess KLETC certification or the ability to obtain certification shortly following appointment. The selected candidate must also be able to pass a psychological exam, extensive background checks and have a clear driving record. The salary range is $80,000 - $95,000 depending on the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Residency is preferred.
Please submit cover letter and resume via USPS or email to: khixson@mulvanekansas.com. The position is opened until filled. The first review deadline is September 1, 2017.
For more information, contact the City Administrator (316) 777-1143.
The Director of Public Safety is responsible for planning and directing the activities of police, fire, and ems divisions for the effective delivery of law enforcement, crime prevention, and protection of life and property. This is an administrative position involving responsibility for the development of department policies. This employee supervises the police, fire, and ems division employees and evaluates work performance of the same. The Public Safety Director has internal control over police, fire, and ems activities and personnel and exercises discretion in the administration of the department. An employee in this position is responsible for all duties imposed by statute, law, or ordinance upon the Police Chief or Fire Chief as those terms are used. Work is performed under the general direction of the City Administrator with wide latitude for independence in judgment and procedures.
Essential Functions:
Required Knowledge, Ability, Skill and Other Attributes:
Required Training and Experience:
At least ten years of active law enforcement experience at progressive levels of responsibility, including supervisory.
Extensive training in all aspects of police and fire sciences and considerable public safety experience of a progressively responsible nature, including responsible supervisory and administrative police and fire duties. Graduation from a four-year college or university with specialization in police and fire science is preferred, or any combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, ability, and skill.
Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Kansas driver’s license.