POSITION OPENING

VILLAGE OF WOODMERE

POLICE CHIEF

The Village of Woodmere is searching for a Police Chief. The Police Chief performs a variety of complex administrative, supervisory, and professional duties involving planning, coordinating and directing the activities of the Woodmere Police Department. In addition, the Police Chief protects the public and property in Woodmere along with ensuring that laws and ordinances are enforced and that the public peace and safety are maintained. The Police Chief reports to the Mayor and City Council.

Requirements for this position include a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in police science, law enforcement, criminal justice, public administration or a closely related field along with graduating from Ohio’s Police Training Academy. Years of law enforcement may be substituted for the educational requirements listed above. Also, the successful candidate must have a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in police work, of which three (3) years must have been equivalent to police sergeant or higher.

Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest along with a current resume to the Village of Woodmere’s Mayor’s office located at 27899 Chagrin Blvd. Woodmere, Ohio 44122. Applications must be received by Tuesday, July 11, 2008.

The Village of Woodmere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, and handicap status in employment or provision of services. Individuals applying and requiring special accommodations regarding disabilities should contact the Mayor’s Office. All resumes are subject to the public record laws of the State of Ohio.

DATE POSTED: Friday, June 6, 2008