Police Chief
Police Chief - Island of Kauai, Hawaii
Deadline to Apply: July 7th, 2025
Salary Range: Annual Salary Up To $164,192
The County of Kaua’i, Hawai’i, is seeking a new Chief of Police. The new Chief will be an experienced law enforcement professional capable of managing all facets of a full-service police agency. Individuals with proven leadership skills, the ability to motivate subordinates, and experience establishing positive working relationships with a wide spectrum of government entities, a diverse multi-cultural population, businesses, and labor groups, are invited to submit a comprehensive resume of their educational and professional qualifications for this position.
Known as “The Garden Island,” Kaua’i is the westernmost of the main Hawaiian Islands with a resident population of 74,000, and a daily average of 27,000 visitors from around the world. From Mount Waialeale, the second wettest spot on earth, to Waimea Canyon, the Grand Canyon of the Pacific, Kaua’i is one of the most stunningly beautiful locations on earth.
The Kaua’i Police Department presents a unique opportunity to its next Police Chief who will lead a department of 236 full-time staff and nine (hourly positions), which includes two (appointed positions of the Deputy Chief and Private Secretary), 164 sworn officers and 70 non-sworn employees, utilizing a $41.5 million budget to meet the challenges of law enforcement in a mid-sized community.
Minimum Qualifications / Requirements:
- A minimum of fifteen years of training and experience in law enforcement, of which at least ten years have been as a peace officer in a full-service, public sector, law enforcement agency, and at least three of those ten years have been in performing management-level duties at the rank of lieutenant or higher.
- Must be a citizen of the United States, must be willing to establish residence in the County of Kaua‘i and upon hire, reside and continue to reside in the County of Kaua‘i.
- Possess a valid Hawai‘i motor vehicle operator’s license upon hire.
- Meet federal and state eligibility requirements to possess firearms.
- Bachelor’s degree in administration of justice, Business Administration, or similar administrative field.
- Pass a post-offer background check and medical and psychological examinations.
Application Process
To be considered for this exceptional career opportunity, submit resume to the below address - NO LATER THAN July 7, 2025, in accordance with the following instructions:
- A one (1) page cover letter stating, “Why you wish to become the next Kaua’i Chief of Police”.
- A maximum four (4) page resume detailing the experience, skills, knowledge, and ability you bring to this position.
- Your education.
DO NOT include:
- Attachments of any kind
- Certificates of training
- Educational transcripts
- Personal or Professional references
County of Kaua‘i
Department of Human Resources
4444 Rice Street, Suite 140
Lhu‘e, HI 96766
808-241-4956
or at hrrecruitment@kauai.gov
An Equal Opportunity Employer
The Police Commission encourages all applicants to familiarize themselves with the island of Kaua‘i, its people, their culture, the police department, and the cost of living as they continue into the selection process for Chief of Police. Please visit the attached links for additional information regarding the position of Police Chief, the Selection Process, Benefits Package, the cost of living, housing, weather, medical care, and schools.
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Police Records Manager
Police Records Manager - Greeley, CO
Deadline to Apply: July 26th, 2025
Salary Range: $76,700 - $90,150
Full Salary Ranges: $76,700 - $103,600 Yearly
Anticipated Hiring Ranges: $76,700 - $90,150 Yearly
Why do I see two salary ranges?
The City of Greeley in compliance with Colorado state law, includes a salary range for all positions posted. This law is intended to improve wage transparency. The City of Greeley, in support of wage transparency posts both the full salary range for each position (what you might anticipate your earnings could be if you work for the City of Greeley for some time), as well as the anticipated hiring range (the range within which the City anticipates making an offer). The actual offer extended will be based on your years of relevant experience, education, certifications and potentially other factors.
City of Greeley's Total Rewards
The City of Greeley is proud to offer a robust benefits package in addition to your wages. This package includes health and wellness, retirement savings, discounted access to Greeley facilities and more.
Benefits: This position is benefits eligible. Please view our benefits guide here.
Job Summary: This position exists to oversee and manage all functions of the Records Section of the Greeley Police Department, to include, but not limited to, section personnel, and all facets of the creation, maintenance, retention, and destruction of criminal justice records in whatever form (paper, digital, electronic, microfilm/microfiche, etc.). This position is the point of contact for the Colorado Crime Information Center/National Crime Information Center, the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, and all Weld County criminal justice agencies providing crime information, statistics, reports, and other documentation to all stakeholders.
Experience, Knowledge, Skills
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, public administration, or related field.
- 3-5 years' experience in criminal justice records management including the compilation, storage, retrieval, maintenance, retention, and release to include federal and state statutes
- Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations (e.g., criminal procedures, public records laws).
- Experience with criminal justice records management systems (e.g., Central Square, Spillman, CAD/RMS, or similar CJIS-compliant platforms)
- 3-5 years’ experience in a supervisory role.
- Must possess a valid driver license.
- Ability to pass a thorough background check.
Preferred
- Certified Records Manager (CRM) or Certified Records Analyst (CRA) from Institute of Certified Records Management (ICRM).
- Law Enforcement Information Technology Standards Council (LEITSC) or other law enforcement-specific records certifications.
- CJIS certification or compliance training.
- Working knowledge of the Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) and public records request processing.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Experience with computerized records management systems and national crime reporting systems.
- Ability to manage competing priorities with inflexible deadlines.
- Ability to delegate tasks to other staff, and monitor progress, accuracy, and quality in the performance of those tasks.
- Strong customer service skills with the ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to supervise, develop, and support assigned staff; assign and schedule work and training of staff, develop goals, prepare evaluations and handle any personnel issues
- With the "what" defined by policies, principles, and departmental objectives, have the decision-making ability to determine the "how" to accomplish the work while following professional standards, available resources, and program objectives established by a higher management level
- Colorado driver license with a safe driving record and the ability to drive to various buildings throughout the City; some driving throughout the state, mostly the Denver area.
- Decision-making ability to make commitments which are significant to the organization, involve multiple disciplines, and have long-term internal and external effects.
- Decision-making ability to develop and implement policy, determine resources and participate in setting organizational goals
Essential Functions
- Colorado Open Records Act - Records Release - After collecting information and reports (in whatever form and for various law enforcement or criminal justice purposes) in accordance with accepted policies, procedures, and statutes, the Records Manager is tasked with, and responsible for, releasing the information in accordance with the statutory mandates of the above-mentioned act.
- Criminal Justice Information Systems/Colorado Crime Information Center/National Crime Information Center - Colorado Bureau of Investigation Computer System Management - The Records Manager is the point of contact for the above listed entities and as such is responsible for insuring compliance with the mandates of these entities with regard to access to these state and national criminal justice computers systems.
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