The City of Edwardsville, KS, a small but thriving community within the bustling Kansas City metro area, seeks a law enforcement professional, with command-level experience and a community-oriented policing philosophy, to serve as Chief of Police of its progressive Police Department. The expected salary range is $106,697 to $152,124.  

Home to just under 4,700 residents, Edwardsville is situated in western Wyandotte County, just minutes from downtown Kansas City. Edwardsville is a city of the second class that operates under a mayor council-manager form of government featuring a governing body consisting of the mayor and 5 Council members elected at large. The Police Chief reports to the City Manager, who is responsible for the city's day-to-day operations and tasked with carrying out the city’s mission.  

The Police Department has enjoyed long-standing, stable leadership and strong community support. Along with an annual budget of approximately $2.7 million, the department’s authorized strength includes 19 sworn officers and two non-sworn personnel. Sworn staff include the Chief of Police, one Captain, one Lieutenant, three Patrol Sergeants, two assigned Detectives, one K-9 Officer, and 10 patrol officers. Non sworn personnel include a community service officer and an executive assistant. The  Wyandotte County Communications Center provides dispatch services.  

The successful candidate has the opportunity to lead a solid team of committed professionals and serve as an important member of the city’s executive leadership team. Specifically, this position entails the  proven ability to: Administer and supervise a comprehensive law enforcement program; Exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and making key decisions during emergencies; Assure compliance with law enforcement best practices and procedures; Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected and appointed officials and other law enforcement agencies; Provide support and outreach to service and community organizations, private businesses, and the public; and, Strategically plan for law enforcement needs for the community. 

Qualifications: Any combination of related education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job is qualifying. The most attractive candidates will possess the following: Ten (10) years of law enforcement command-level  experience, an earned Master’s Degree, Kansas Law Enforcement Certification or equivalent reciprocity  certification, and be a graduate of the FBI National Academy or a similar program. Residency is not  required, but encouraged.  

To apply, forward a detailed resume, a compelling cover letter, and 5 professional references to  citymanager@edwardsvilleks.org, Attention Mark M. Mathies, City Manager, no later than the close of  5:00 PM, March 27, 2024. Only those selected to participate in a formal interview process will be  contacted.