Police Chief

GMP Consultants•Hudson, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Town of Hudson, Colorado, is seeking a Police Chief for this growing Front Range community. The Town of Hudson is a full-service home-rule municipality serving approximately 1,640 residents across nearly 2.3 square miles with a 2026 budget of $17.7 million and a team of 34 FTEs. The Hudson Police Department, established in 2019, is a municipal law enforcement agency protecting the Town of Hudson, Colorado. The Department operates with a 2026 budget of $2.6 million and responded to nearly 10,000 calls for service in 2025, reflecting a 150% increase in call volume over the past four years. The Department is staffed by 11 sworn officers and 3 unsworn staff, with additional support from 2 part-time victim advocates and a reserve chaplain. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of the Hudson Police Department, build a strong culture of excellence, and partner with the community to ensure exceptional service delivery. Hudson is a safe, inclusive, and growing community with a small-town feel just east of the Denver metro area, offering easy access to big-city amenities and outdoor recreation. Town leadership prioritizes visible police presence and community-focused policing. The Hudson Police Department benefits from strong community support and a collaborative Town Council and staff with a growth mindset. The workforce is highly engaged, with solid individual skills and strengths. All partners are enthusiastic and ready to support the new Chief in shaping the Department’s future. This is a hands-on, working chief role in a friendly and supportive community, with a stable and cooperative Town Council and a great quality of life.

Requirements

Experience as a Police Chief or in a similar leadership role within law enforcement.
Demonstrated ability to build a strong culture of excellence.
Proven experience in community-oriented policing.
Ability to partner with the community and Town leadership.
Experience managing a law enforcement budget.
Strong leadership and management skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a growing community.
Experience with a department experiencing significant call volume increase.
Hands-on, working chief role experience.

Responsibilities

Shape the future of the Hudson Police Department.
Build a strong culture of excellence.
Partner with the community to ensure exceptional service delivery.
Prioritize visible police presence and community-focused policing.
Lead a department with 11 sworn officers and 3 unsworn staff, plus part-time victim advocates and a reserve chaplain.