The Maize Police Department is seeking a qualified leader for their position of Deputy Chief. The preferred candidate possesses superior leadership skills along with excellent oral and written communication skills. Applicants should embrace the community-orientated policing approach while maintaining excellent relationships with staff, city departments, and the community.

Key responsibilities include:

• Responsible for planning, organizing and directing Police Department operations in the absence of the Chief of Police.
• Responsible for enforcement and compliance of Federal, State, and local laws.
• Responsible for budgetary control and procurement.
• Responsible for evaluating efficiency and effectiveness of police operations.
• Assist with supervision and training of departmental employees.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Ability to obtain or hold a Kansas police certification
• Possess and maintain a valid Kansas Driver’s License
• Minimum of 60 hours of college in Criminal Justice or related field of study.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Minimum of 10 years of law enforcement experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of law enforcement management or supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related field of study
• Attendance of a supervisory or command school

Salary range: $68,240 to $96,421 annually (This is an exempt position)

Benefits include: KP&F Retirement, Earned Time Leave, Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance with 3 options to choose from, Dental and Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life and AD&D Insurance, Short Term Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Membership with the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Kansas State At-Large Lodge #55 (Non-Bargaining Unit), Paid FOP Legal Defense Plan, Paid Membership with the Kansas Peace Officers Association (KPOA), & $600 Uniform/Equipment Allowance.

Optional benefits include AFLAC, Legal Shield, & Discounted YMCA Membership.

Desired start date:  May 1, 2025

To apply, visit https://ksgovjobs.com/Vacancies/VacancyDetail/1441.

Contact:
Chief Jeff Weible
316-722-1433
jweible@maizeks.gov