Chief of Police - City of Largo

Largo•Largo, FL

1d•$123,282 - $197,267•Onsite

About The Position

Are you a forward-thinking, collaborative public safety leader ready to shape the future of policing in a dynamic and growing community? Do you excel at aligning operations, people, and technology to deliver high-quality, responsive, and data-informed police services? Are you committed to building trust, supporting team member well-being, and optimizing resources to meet evolving community needs? Join the City of Largo as our next Police Chief and lead a department poised for transformation - leveraging innovation, modern policing strategies, and operational excellence to enhance service delivery, strengthen community partnerships, and ensure long-term sustainability.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in a field directly related to law enforcement, supplemented by advanced courses in Police Administration, leadership, or management
Ten (10) years of experience in law enforcement with five (5) years of experience at the level of Police Major or above
Possession of a valid certification as a Police Officer in the State of Florida or the ability to qualify for a certificate of Comparative Compliance for Police Officers
Thorough knowledge of the principles, accepted practices, and procedures of police administration
Thorough knowledge of the applicable municipal, county, state, and federal laws to be enforced
Thorough knowledge of contemporary philosophies, methodologies, and trends regarding local policing practices
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products such as word processing programs, spreadsheets, email, and other communication tools
Ability to lead and earn the respect of personnel, and to assign, direct, and supervise their work under routine and emergency conditions
Ability to write and present clear, concise reports, memoranda, directives, and public communications
Ability to establish and effective working relationships with other City officials, team members, and the public
Ability to clearly and concisely communicate ideas, expectations, and information both verbally and in writing
Considerable knowledge of local government operations, public administration practices, and community-focused service delivery
Demonstrated ability to consider input on an issue(s); being flexible and forward-thinking regarding resolution of issue(s)
Demonstrated ability to lead, identifying and executing appropriate actions relative to operational/organizational situations or circumstances presented
Sitting approximately six (6) hours per day, standing approximately one (1) hour per day, and walking approximately one (1) hour per day.
Frequently, the job requires repetitive motion.
Occasionally, the job requires fine manipulations, grasping, reaching, and light lifting/carrying of objects weighing less than 15 pounds.
On rare occasions, the job requires: bending/stooping, pulling, pushing, heaving, and lifting objects weighing up to and over 45 pounds.
Hearing: Ability to understand what others are saying in normal conversation in person, on the telephone, and in meetings.
Speaking: Ability to communicate orally with others in person, on the phone, and to conduct formal presentations to groups.
Seeing: Ability to see and read computer monitor screens, read fine print, and operate a motor vehicle.
Requires occasional driving and possession of a valid Florida Driver's License.
The work requires the ability to operate telephones, smartphones, tablets, photocopiers, printers, desktop and/or laptop computers, calculators, and all associated software.
The work also requires proficiency with computer hardware and software, including word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications; internet applications; and database management.
DRUG TESTING (Safety Sensitive)
FINGERPRINTING
CREDIT CHECK
FDLE AND CJSTC SECURITY CLEARANCE: As mandated by the FDLE, CJSTC, and the Largo Police Department, this position may be subject to additional security clearances due to access to the police department facility or police department's electronic data.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree and attendance at senior management programs such as the FBI National Academy, Senior Management Institute for Police (SMIP), or Southern Policing Institute (SPI) is preferred

Responsibilities

Demonstrates an understanding and reflection of the City’s mission, vision, and values, and a commitment to achieve organizational goals aligned with the City’s strategic plan
Champions a high-performance work culture that encourages innovation, develops team members, and encourages diverse perspectives
Provides strategic leadership and articulates a clear vision to deliver superior public safety services and organizational excellence
Leads with emotional intelligence, accountability, and sound judgment during routine operations and critical incidents
Approaches the job with enthusiasm, curiosity, and a solutions-oriented mindset that encourages collaboration and continuous improvement
Demonstrates the highest standards of personal integrity, honesty, professionalism, and ethical conduct
Directs the overall operations, administration, and activities of the department
Develops departmental goals, objectives, policies, and long-range strategic initiatives
Fosters collaborative partnerships with internal departments, community organizations, regional agencies, elected officials, and public safety partners
Builds strong relationships with the community through transparency, engagement, and trust-building initiatives
Effectively manages assignments, resources, and priorities to ensure the successful fulfillment of department goals, projects, and operational responsibilities
Promotes and supports the highest standards of risk management, team member safety, and risk avoidance
Formulates, interprets, and implements policies, procedures, and operational practices to continuously improve the delivery of police services
Directs and coordinates the development and maintenance of the annual budget and supervises the expenditure of departmental appropriations
Directs and coordinates the development and implementation of training programs for all personnel
Oversees personnel administration, including hiring, promotions, transfers, performance management, disciplinary actions, labor relations, and workforce development
Represents the department and City leadership at civic organizations, schools, community meetings, and public events to communicate departmental initiatives, programs, and services
Coordinates law enforcement operations and initiatives with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies and works closely with other City departments
Ensures departmental compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and City policies
Maintains knowledge of modern law enforcement technologies, data systems, evidence practices, and public safety best practices
Facilitates and participates in meetings related to departmental operations, public safety coordination, and organizational initiatives
Oversees critical incident response, emergency operations, and disaster preparedness activities
Develops and implements strategies to address public safety challenges, crime prevention, emergency response, and community policing initiatives
Applies professional knowledge of law enforcement principles, practices, accreditation standards, applicable laws, and evolving public safety trends
Engages with residents, businesses, and community stakeholders to understand community concerns, expectations, and public safety priorities
Assesses workplace culture, operational effectiveness, and team member engagement to support organizational performance and continuous improvement
Serves as a departmental representative in media relations, public communications, and responses to public information requests as appropriate
Supports honest, transparent, and accountable decision-making
Collaborates effectively with all team members in a way that builds upon ideas and takes personal accountability and ownership of projects, roles, and assignments
Consistently demonstrates a solution-oriented attitude, through words and actions, while encouraging and supporting the same in others
Performs related work as required.
As a condition of employment, City of Largo employees will be required to work as directed during an undeclared and/or declared emergency. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the official job description.