A complete list of law enforcement positions in the NORTH Region of the State of Florida can be found below.  Each vacancy is listed by agency within the appropriate county.

North Region

Alachua 
Baker 
Bradford 
Citrus 
Columbia 

City of Lake City
205 North Marion Avenue
Lake City, FL 32055
Phone:  (386) 719-5806
Contact:  Carrie Correia
E-mail Address:  correiac@lcfla.com
Website Address:  www.lcfla.com
Position:  Chief of Police
Educational Requirements:  Associate Degree
Salary Range:  $49,771.12 - $77,145.24  DOQ

The City of lake City, located in northern Florida's Columbia County, (Population approximately 12,000) is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Chief of Police.  This Professional law enforcement position consists of responsible administrative and technical police work in the direction of personnel and activities of the police department.  Of the 65 department members 45 are sworn officers.  Work is performed under the general direction of the City Manager.
Salary range for the position is $49,771.12 - $77,145.24, depending on qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications:


• Knowledge of the principles and practices of modern police administration and crime prevention, including police records and their application to the solution of police problems.
• Knowledge of controlling laws and ordinances and the standards by which the quality of police service is evaluated.
• Knowledge of the organization and functions of the City departments and of the County, State and Federal law enforcement, regulatory and licensing agencies.
• Knowledge of effective management practices, and the ability to plan, assign, direct, supervise and provide strong leadership to the department.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other City officials, the media and the public; ability to establish and maintain good public relations.
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing, and to make good quality decisions.
• Ability to assess, select and promote quality people and make decisions regarding complaints, terminations and other disciplinary actions.

Education and Experience:

• Must have an Associates Degree in Criminology, Law Enforcement or related field.
• Ten (10) years in Law Enforcement and responsible administrative positions; three (3) years of which must have been at the level of Chief or Assistant Chief in a comparable department.
• History of successfully setting and accomplishing goals and objectives.

Certification and License Requirements:

• Certification as a law enforcement officer in Florida or the ability to attain such certification in a reasonable amount of time after appointment.
• Possession of a valid Florida Driver's License.

The City offers a generous benefits package including health, dental and life insurances. The City offers a generous local police pension plan.  Resumes along with salary history and up to five references must be submitted by e-mail or fax no later than July 31, 2009 to City of Lake City, Carrie Correia, Director of Human Resources.  E-Mail: correiac@lcfla.com  Fax: (386) 758-5490
Ad Expires 7/31/09

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