Fort Collins Hiring For Chief Of PolicePosted: July 7, 2017 The next Chief of Police for the City of Fort Collins, Colorado (population 167,500) will have the opportunity to lead a well-resourced, dedicated, and community oriented agency. Fort Collins Police Services (FCPS) is a CACP-accredited community-focused agency that provides full-service policing to a vibrant and complex community with a total staff of 327 employees, 213 of which are sworn officers, and a 2017 budget of $46.5 million. The Chief of Police is an at-will position that reports directly to the City Manager and is responsible for all functions and operations of the Police Department. Requires a Bachelor's degree, Executive Level Law Enforcement Training, and a minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible supervisory/management experience. Must possess, or have the ability to obtain within one year from date of hire, certification as a Colorado POST certified Peace Officer. The salary range for this executive position will be $132,765 – $185,235, which is supplemented with an excellent benefits package. Interested candidates should apply by July 31, 2017 by submitting a compelling cover letter, comprehensive resume, and current salary to [email protected]. Confidential inquiries welcomed to Chief Greg Nelson (Ret.) at (916) 630-4900. Detailed brochure available at www.raa.careers/fort-collins/. Candidates selected for interview are considered finalists and are subject to public disclosure under the Colorado Open Records Act. |
Colorado Fallen Hero Foundation
The challenges faced by agency heads and departments to honorably memorialize officers who have died in the line of duty, and care for their families and department personnel are daunting. The sad reality is there will be more, and your agency could be next.
The Colorado Fallen Hero Foundation (CFHF) will bring together multi-agency professionals with a variety of specialized skills to respond,and assist any organization with a memorial service befitting a hero as needed.