Job Description

JOB OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT

Job Title: Police Chief, PT

Rate of Pay: $34,999 annually

Location of Position: The Village of Horseheads

Closing Date: January 30th, 2026

Qualifications:

1. Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with a Bachelor Degree in Criminal Justice and six (6) years of experience as a law enforcement officer with a NYS municipal police department or Sheriff’s Department (appointment must have been through the competitive process in accordance with NYSCSL Sec 58) or NYS police department, three (3) years of which must have been at a supervisory level; or
2. Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or on accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with an Associates Degree in Criminal Justice and eight (8) years of experience as a law enforcement officer with a NYS municipal police department or Sheriff’s Department (appointment must have been through the competitive process in accordance with NYSCSL Sec 58) or NYS police department, three (3) years of which must have been supervisory.

Typical Work Activities:

• Maintains proper discipline and efficiency in all functions of the department
• Plans current and future operations of the department and issues work orders, policies and procedures
• Responsible for personnel management activities in unionized and non-unionized environments
• Responsible for financial planning, execution, and reporting
• Provides guidance and direction to all assigned personnel
• Plans and conducts training in police methods and procedures
• Leverages advancements in law enforcement technology and automated applications
• Provides on-going updates concerning department operations to the Village Manager
• Prepares work schedules, approves overtime assignments and days-off for members of the department
• Reviews activities and reports of officers
• Attends meetings, conferences, public meetings and public relations events related to crime prevention and police activities as directed by the Village Manager
• Initiates and develops public relations policies and community policing programs for the department
• Supervises the actions of the department at all major fires, riots, critical incidents and large assemblages
• Coordinates traffic control and crowd control measures during civic events
• Acts as the principle advisor to the Chief Executive Officer for critical incident management policy and execution
• Directs the investigation of major criminal offenses
• Coordinates Court Security requirements with the Village Justices
• Cooperates with other municipal departments, County/State/Federal law enforcement agencies and the public
• Prepares and directs the preparation of periodic reports
• Makes rules and issues orders as consistent with State law or local ordinances
• Sees that reports on departmental activities are prepared for the NYS Department of Criminal Justice Services, the NYS State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation
• Recommends the purchase of necessary supplies and equipment
• Research and apply for local, state and federal grant programs to include private, public and not-for-profit organizations
• Duties as assigned

Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Personal Characteristics:

• Comprehensive knowledge of police administration and police methods
• Thorough knowledge of scientific methods of crime detection and criminal identification
• Thorough knowledge of controlling laws and ordinances
• Good knowledge of current developments in police science and administration
• Ability to lead and direct the activities of a municipal police department; ability to lead, motivate, and mentor assigned personnel
• Ability to maintain cooperative relationships with other municipal officials and the general public
• High social intelligence
• Resourcefulness
• Sound judgment
• Integrity
• Tact
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position

Qualified applicants, please submit your application to the Village Manager’s office (see below) no later than the closing date listed above.

Mail to: Village of Horseheads, Attention: Village Manager’s Office, 202 South Main Street, Horseheads, NY 14845

Email to: cfrost@villageofhorseheads.gov EOE Employer

Salary/Compensation: $34,999 per year

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