The City of Buhler is seeking a professional, community-minded leader to serve as Chief of Police. This position serves as a working chief, combining department leadership with patrol, investigations, emergency response, and administrative responsibilities.

The Chief supervises department personnel, coordinates staffing and coverage, manages the department budget and equipment, and oversees policies, training, and records. The successful candidate will demonstrate integrity, sound judgment, strong communication skills, and a commitment to building public trust through fair, consistent enforcement and a visible community presence. The Chief works closely with the Mayor, City Council, City staff, and neighboring law enforcement agencies.

Salary and Benefits
Salary: TBD based on experience

Benefits: KPERS (looking into offering KP&F in 2027), 14 Holidays, vacation and sick time, health insurance, wellness center membership. 

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent meeting Kansas law enforcement certification requirements.

• Current Kansas law enforcement certification in good standing, or eligibility for Kansas certification through an approved reciprocity process before independent assignment.

• Meet and maintain Kansas law enforcement eligibility requirements, including minimum age of 21, United States citizenship, qualifying background, and required suitability assessments.

• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet City driving requirements.

• Law enforcement experience demonstrating sound judgment, investigative ability, and readiness to lead a small department, including at least one year of service with a single law enforcement organization.

• Ability to perform essential duties safely and effectively, with reasonable accommodation where applicable, and successfully complete required employment screenings.

Supervisory or command experience is preferred, particularly in a small municipal department. Additional preferred qualifications include related college education or leadership training and experience with budgeting, scheduling, policy development, community policing, and interagency coordination.

The position may require evening, overnight, weekend, holiday, and emergency call-back duties. Residency within Buhler is preferred.

How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit resumes to: showard@buhlerks,org or fill out an application at https://buhlerks.org/forms-permits/

Sara Howard, City Clerk
City of Buhler

Closing Date: Until filled

Contact Information
Sara Howard, City Clerk
Phone: 620-543-2253
Email: showard@buhlerks.org