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City of Topeka employees create the environment that enables our City to thrive.
We reward them with an exceptional compensation package, opportunities for advancement and impact, and a supportive workplace that values their contributions – all in one of the nation’s most desirable places to live, work and play.
Dedicated to being an Equal Opportunity Employer, the Human Resources Department strives to create a fair and balanced hiring system to give every qualified individual a chance and find the best candidate to fill an open position with the City of Topeka.
If you’re interested in a career that lets you make a real difference in the community you serve, come to the City of Topeka.
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Residency Requirement
The Topeka City Council passed an ordinance that requires all City employees must be a bona fide resident of the State of Kansas within one year of the employee’s date of hire. City Department Directors and Municipal Court Judges must be bona fide residents of Shawnee County. The City Manager must be a bona fide resident of the City of Topeka. Employees employed in critical response time positions may be required to live within a fixed maximum response time from an identified point of report.
Police Chief search – Topeka, Kansas
The City of Topeka is seeking a dedicated and visionary Police Chief to lead its police department into a future marked by innovation, community engagement, and unwavering integrity. With a team of 373 public servants and an annual budget of nearly $50.4 million, the Police Department maintains safety and prevents criminal activity throughout the City of Topeka. In addition to the department’s Executive Bureau maintaining TPD’s overall integrity and security, major divisions include Criminal Investigation, Field Operations, and Community Outreach.
This role requires graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, public or business administration, political science, or a related field with advanced courses in police administration and/or a master’s degree preferred. Candidates should also have at least 15 years of law enforcement experience, including 5 at the rank of captain or higher in a similar-sized or larger agency. The selected candidate must be certified as a State of Kansas Police Officer or be able to obtain the Kansas Commission on Peace Officers’ Standards and Training within six months and continue to meet all training standards throughout their tenure. Please note that the selected candidate must establish residency within Shawnee County within 1 year of their hire date.
The City of Topeka is offering a competitive salary for this position, up to $175,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
To Apply for this Position: https://www.governmentresource.com/recruitment-employers/open-recruitments/topeka-ks-police-chief