The City of Appleton is seeking a Chief of Police. The Chief of Police is a department head position responsible for the complete control, operation and representation of the City's Police Department and its employees. Work involves supervising departmental activities; formulating and enforcing departmental rules of conduct, policies, etc.; coordinating department activities with outside agencies; preparing and justifying operational budgets; making recommendations for hiring, promotions, commendations, and discipline; setting individual and departmental goals and objectives; and publicly representing both the City and the Police Department at all times. Work is performed under the general direction of the Mayor and appropriate commissions/committees. Qualifications This position requires a bachelor’s degree in Police Science, Criminal Justice, Law enforcement, Public Administration or related field is required, with a master’s degree desired and at least eight to nine years broad and extensive municipal police management and administrative experience, or a combination of applicable experience and training. A competitive salary will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will also receive an excellent fringe benefit package including: paid time off health, dental and vision insurance free employee health clinic and coach life insurance short- and long-term disability insurance accident insurance on-site fitness center health and wellness programs post-employment health plan deferred compensation Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) We are proud to share the WRS is among the best funded and best managed public pension systems in the country! #J-18808-Ljbffr