Position: Chief of Police

Agency: City of El Cerrito, CA

Salary:DOQ

Deadline: April 2, 2010

The City El Cerrito, population 23,596, is a city with numerous positive attributes, great

location, pleasant climate, stable residential neighborhoods, good transit and highway

access, numerous parks and recreational facilities, and involved residents. Located just

across the bay from San Francisco and the hilly areas of El Cerrito provide spectacular views

of its famous neighbor. The City seeks a dynamic, innovative, community oriented and

visionary individual to serve as its next Police Chief. The incoming Chief will oversee a staff

of 56 with 46 sworn and a budget of $8.9 million. He/she should be open and accessible

with a passion for the job. A team oriented, flexible individual with experience in budgeting

will excel in this position. The ideal candidate should have six years of broad and extensive

experience in all major phases of municipal police work including three years of

management and administrative responsibility. A Bachelor's degree in criminal justice,

police science, public administration or a related field is required. A Master's is preferred.

The salary for the Police Chief is open, DOQ. The City also offers an attractive benefits

package. If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please apply on line at

www.bobmurrayassoc.com. Please contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 should you

have any questions. Brochure available. Closing date April 2, 2010.

Position: Chief of University Police

Agency: SUNY College at Geneseo

Salary: Not stated

Deadline: April 16, 2010

SUNY Geneseo, nationally recognized for its academic and student life programs, seeks a

Chief of its University Police Department to oversee the continued transformation of the

University Police Department into a model for collegiate law enforcement agencies based on

the philosophy of community policing. The Chief of the University Police Department of

SUNY Geneseo will be a leader possessing a broad institutional viewpoint; a proven

manager; an effective communicator with exceptional interpersonal skills; an effective staff

and student advocate; and a committed, collaborative member of the Student and Campus

Life management team. As one of seven administrators directly reporting to the Vice

President for Student and Campus Life, the Chief is responsible for ensuring that SUNY

Geneseo students and staff are free to teach and learn in a safe, secure campus

environment, and for encouraging each member of the College community to assume

responsibility for the safety and security of themselves and their fellow community

members. The position is on call 24/7, including evening and weekend work as events and

emergencies require. The Chief of University Police will: supervise a staff that includes the

Assistant Chief, Inspector, Parking Services Manager, three operations supervisors, ten

police officers and three service officers; establish long-and short-range goals and

objectives for the department; develop and submit budget recommendations; monitor,

verify, and reconcile fund expenditures; and devise methods to improve the overall quality

of policing at Geneseo. The successful candidate will possess, at minimum: a bachelor's

degree in a related field and a distinguished record of academic achievement; significant

managerial experience in law enforcement (ideally in higher education); a comprehensive

understanding of the contemporary college student; New York State Police certification (or

eligibility for certification); and evidence of success in organizational development. Preferred

qualifications include a master's degree and FBI National Academy certification. Review of

applications will begin on April 16, 2010 and continue until the position is filled. Please

attach a cover letter, resume and contact information for four professional references, one

of which must be from a current or former subordinate. All applicants are subject to drug

and criminal background checks. An affirmative action/equal opportunity employer

committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding

faculty, staff, and students, SUNY Geneseo strongly encourages applications from women

and minorities.