Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety
Position Title:  Deputy Public Safety Chief
Start Date: TBD

Phone Number: 269-337-8052
Fax Number: 269-226-6538
Email: hickse@kalamazoocity.org
 

To apply, specify which position you are applying for via submission of a cover letter and resume summarizing your qualifications, along with three references, by October 8, 2008 to:

Human Resources Department
241 W. South Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Attn: Human Resources/Labor Relations Director Jerome Post

Salary range:  $81,502-$101,338 (midpoint) or higher D.O.Q.; excellent benefit package.

• Comprehensive knowledge of and experience with Leadership and Managerial principles;
• Law enforcement and/or fire suppression and EMS principals and practices;
• Budgetary principles;
• Labor relations and contract administration;
• Public Administration; Community Relations/ Community Partnerships, public relations and employee relations; and Public Safety rules, regulations and procedures are essential.
• Bachelor's degree in law enforcement, fire science or a related field; and four or more years command-level experience essential.
• Master's degree in a related field and attendance at senior management police/fire related programs (e.g., FBI National Academy) preferred.
• Experience in an urban core city with a diverse economy and demographic composition also preferred. Michigan State Certification for Law Enforcement or obtain within 3 months; or the equivalent combination of education and experience needed to successfully to perform the essential job functions.
• Experience in fire suppression/EMS in the State of Michigan desired or the commitment/ability to gain certification.

Equal Opportunity Employer