Police Major Job Type:

Full Time Dayton, OH Dayton Police Department Salary:

$116,292.80 - $161,553.60 per year

Closing Date:

8/16/2026

Essential Functions:

Police Major is a multi-incumbent position that commands and administers a division, unit, or work group within the Police Department, providing executive leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight. Plans, directs, and evaluates division operations, and coordinates services with other internal units, city departments, outside agencies, and media outlets. Directly supervises Lieutenants, Sergeants, and professional support staff by establishing goals and priorities, providing guidance, resolving operational issues, and conducting audits and control processes to support continuous improvement. Provides command‑level direction during major incidents or extraordinary situations. Must possess thorough knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local criminal laws and modern police leadership practices. The Major is responsible for maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and accountability of all personnel. Ensures strict compliance with standards of conduct and confidentiality requirements, and is responsible for safeguarding sensitive, restricted, and protected information, and holds subordinate supervisors and staff accountable for doing the same. Promptly addresses any breaches, unauthorized disclosures, or failures to comply with policy obligations. Interprets policies, collective bargaining agreements, and applicable laws; oversees disciplinary procedures and administrative review processes and initiates corrective or disciplinary action as appropriate. Manages staffing and resources to meet operational demands and maintain appropriate personnel balance. Participates in preparing the annual budget, including supporting justification, and maintaining oversight of expenditures. Incumbents in the position of Police Major serve as a principal representative of the Police Department by collaborating with City leadership, public officials, community organizations, other agencies, and the media. Develops and sustains strategic community partnerships and public safety initiatives that strengthen public trust, enhance collaboration, and address real and perceived concerns related to crime and law enforcement. Must maintain a thorough knowledge of community relations, public and school safety, crime prevention, conflict mediation, recruitment, and media relations.

Requirements:

A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college in Public Administration, Criminal Justice, or a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of supervisory/management experience. OR; 15 years of law enforcement experience progressing through supervisory/management positions with a minimum of five (5) years of law enforcement experience at the rank of Lieutenant or equivalent level position. Completion of the Certified Law Enforcement Executive (CLEE), Ohio Public Safety Leadership Academy, FBI National Academy, Police Executive Research Forums - Senior Management Institute for Police (SMIP), or equivalent training program may be substituted for two (2) years of lieutenant or equivalent level experience. Must obtain OPOTA certification within 12 months of appointment and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment. Must possess a valid driver's license at time of appointment and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment. If the incumbent does not have a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college, one must be obtained within 60 months of appointment as a term and condition of continued employment. Police-related courses such as PELC or equivalent, CLEE, the FBI National Academy, and numerous other advanced law enforcement management training courses are preferred.

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