Deputy Chief of Police

• Valid driver's license.
• Bachelor’s degree with coursework in criminal justice, police administration, or related field and extensive (6+ years) experience in a command level (Lieutenant or greater) position of law enforcement. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be used to meet this requirement.
• Completion of the FBI National Academy, the Northwestern School of Police Staff and Command (SPSC), or an equivalent education program is preferred but not required for consideration.
• Current possession of or the ability to obtain the Peace Officer’s Standards & Training (POST) in the Commonwealth of Virginia within six (6) months of hire date.

• DMV driving record review;
• Criminal background investigation, including fingerprinting and VCIN;
• Credit check;
• Industry-specific physical exam;
• Social media review; and
• Drug screen.

The City of Harrisonburg (pop. approximately 56,879). Located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley and one of the fastest-growing cities in Virginia, the City is a thriving, multicultural university city and is home to James Madison University and Eastern Mennonite University. The Harrisonburg Police Department protects the constitutional rights of all members of our community and further partners with stakeholders and others to solve problems, reduce crime, and improve the quality of life for residents, visitors, students, and community members.

The Harrisonburg Police Department is searching for a dynamic and forward-thinking Deputy Chief of Police to join the Command Staff, which is currently made up of a Special Operations Captain, Patrol Operations Captain, Criminal Investigations Division Captain, and Chief of Police.

The candidate selected for this position will report to the Chief of Police. The Deputy Chief of Police is responsible for directing staff, policy development, program planning, fiscal management, and operational and strategic oversight of the department. The Deputy Chief will be a supportive leader and mentor who will motivate and develop others through relationship building and demonstrate a commitment to the ongoing health and wellness of department members. The successful candidate is a natural collaborator, a leader who will seek out opportunities to improve and enhance the department through partnership with community stakeholders and community members. The ideal Deputy Chief is well-versed in policing methods and trends and intentionally introduces emerging technologies and methodologies to support the current and future needs of the department.