The City of Paola (5,600) is currently seeking a law enforcement professional to fill the critical and highly visible position of Police Chief. 

Education & Experience Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Police Science, Criminal Justice, Public Administration or related field and should have a minimum of 10 years of experience in law enforcement with a minimum of 5 years supervisory experience. Additional years of work experience as a certified officer and at the supervisory level will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s Degree. The candidate must satisfy all state requirements as set forth in the K.S.A.74-5605 “Qualifications of Applicant (Police Officer) for Training Course Requirements” or certification by reciprocity. The applicant must have a Kansas driver’s license or ability to obtain and their driving record must meet commercial liability insurance requirements. 

How to Apply: 

Interested candidates may apply by submitting an application along with a resume and cover letter of interest to vbelt@paolagov.org. Position and application materials may be found at www.cityofpaola.com under Employment Opportunities. The initial application review begins Wednesday, October 11, 2023. Position open until filled. 

The salary range for this position is $67,496.00 to $103,500.80 with an excellent benefits package. Starting salary is dependent on qualifications and experience. 

Candidates will be subject to a complete background investigation. Incomplete, inaccurate, and/or failure to report information will cause applicant rejection from consideration. Successful candidate must take and pass a pre-employment drug screen, psychological examination, physical examination and polygraph. The successful candidate will have 6 months to establish a permanent residence within a 30 minute response time from the Paola Police Department.