Chief of Police Town of East Hampton, CT Town of East Hampton - CHIEF

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The Town of East Hampton, approximately 20 miles southeast of Hartford, with a population of 13,000, approximately 36 square miles and a budget of approximately 2.6 million, is seeking an experienced Police Chief to lead its department of 17 sworn officers and 2 civilian employees. The Police Department delivers exceptional customer service which results in strong community support and cooperation.

Job Summary:

Candidates should be familiar with contemporary police practices; have a strong community policing philosophy and command presence; a thorough knowledge of police administration; demonstrated open and honest communication with management and staff; and have proven management skills with a history of leading and developing subordinates. The ideal candidate will be visionary and forward thinking, sensitive to the needs of a suburban and rural community, and have experience with community service issues. The Chief should be actively involved in the various community work groups within town government and with regional collaborations and partnerships.

Qualifications and Experience:

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, a Master's degree in relevant field is preferred; a completion of advanced management training, such as the FBI National Academy, Southern Police Institute Command Officer Development Course, or equivalent executive level training is preferred; CT POST certification or ability to obtain within a reasonable amount of time and 15 years of progressively responsible police experience with at least five years of supervisory experience with a command staff rank or higher. Experience or education may be substituted to meet requirements.

Residency:

Must live or relocate, within a reasonable distance of East Hampton Connecticut, as negotiated.

Salary:

$147,000 - $155,000 per annum & benefit package which includes health, dental, vision, 401(a), life insurance, paid holidays, etc.

To Apply:

Submit a cover letter, resume and five professional references to

The Office of Human Resources, Attn:

Police Chief Search, 1 Community Drive, East Hampton, CT 06424.

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How to Apply Post Date Sep 22, 2026 Application Deadline Oct 20, 2026 Apply Now Job Details Salary $147,000 - $155,000 Job Function Chief Law Enforcement Official Position Type Full Time Town of East Hampton Address 1 Community Dr East Hampton , CT 06424-2045 United States Population 13,000 Website http://www.easthamptonct.gov Form of Government Council-Manager ← Move left → Move right ↑ Move up ↓ Move down + Zoom in - Zoom out Home Jump left by 75% End Jump right by 75% Page Up Jump up by 75% Page Down Jump down by 75% Map Terrain Satellite Labels Map Data Map data ©2026 Map data ©2026 200 m Click to toggle between metric and imperial units Terms Advertisement Put your job in front of the right people! The Job Center is the best place to reach local government professionals. Post your featured job in minutes with more visibility through promoted search results, email, and more. Post a Featured Job