Chief of Police

The City of Ridgefield is seeking a decisive leader to join a high performing and growing department and lead in a collaborative, community-focused and fast-growing city. This is a challenging and rewarding career opportunity for an experienced law enforcement professional who would like to make a difference in an active community that takes pride in its history, natural beauty and management of the continued growth. The Police Chief is one of the most visible positions in Ridgefield. The City depends on the Police Chief to provide professional oversight and progressive leadership for the police department. The ideal candidate will take a forward-thinking approach to leadership, exhibit creative vision, leadership, excellent management and administrative skills, and highly collaborative interpersonal skills. The top candidate will be an experienced law enforcement leader with a proven record of accomplishment in a law enforcement organization and will have a broad background in law enforcement operations. View the complete job announcement on the city website. The recruitment is open now, with a first review of applications scheduled for Friday, June 12. All qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. The City of Ridgefield is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining a diverse mix of talented people who want to come, grow, and do their best work here. Together, we strive to create and maintain a working environment that is inclusive, equitable, welcoming and that provides the best possible services for our community. This announcement is meant only as a general descriptive recruitment guide. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract and is not a complete description of the job.