IACP Executive Search
C H I E F O F P O L I C E | W E S T PA L M B E AC H , F L
The City of West Palm Beach, Florida, is seeking applications for the position of
Chief of Police. The successful candidate will have a proven record of integrity
and the leadership, management, and strategic planning skills to continue
moving the West Palm Beach Police Department on the path of progressive
police service delivery.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Plans, coordinates, supervises and evaluates department operations.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures for the department in
accord with directives from the City Council, City Administrator, and Mayor.
• Plans and implements departmental goals and objectives.
• Coordinates disaster preparedness functions.
• Develops strategies to anticipate the community’s needs and resolve law
enforcement problems. Formulates programs, policies and procedures to
be implemented by bureau heads.
• Coordinates departmental activities with other city departments and other
agencies.
• Analyzes information from special studies. Cooperates with county, state and federal law enforcement officers
as appropriate where activities of the police department are involved.
• Prepares and submits periodic, ad hoc, and staff reports to the City Administrator, Mayor, City Council and
others regarding departmental activities.
• Meets with elected or appointed officials, community leaders, the media and the public.
• Maintains department discipline and directly supervises Internal Affairs.
• Serves on boards of law enforcement professional organizations and associations.
ABOUT THE WEST PALM BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT
Established in 1894, the West Palm Beach Police Department is a full-service police organization with an authorized
workforce of 271 sworn officers and 121 civilians. Employees are represented by the Police Benevolent
Association Local under two separate bargaining agreements. The FY 2011-12 budget for the department totaled
$49.1 million. The department consists of four bureaus:
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The Critical Services Bureau includes the following divisions: dispatch operations, emergency communications,
fiscal services, planning and research, information systems, property and evidence and records.
The Field Operations Bureau includes: dive team, entertainment district unit, three patrol divisions, special
services section, and the traffic unit.
The Investigative Services Bureau includes the Criminal Investigations Division and the Special Investigations
Division. The latter is devoted to the suppression of narcotic crimes, drug gangs, organized crime activities,
prostitution, and gambling. It consists of the Organized Crime Section, Task Force Personnel, and three Quick
Response Teams.
The Support Services Bureau is responsible for the Staff Services and the Community Response Divisions. The
latter has two sections: the Community Oriented Police Section (Crime Prevention, Graffiti Eradication, Police
Athletic League, Truancy Interdiction, Volunteer Program and the Weed and Seed Program) and the Special
Services Section (Canine Teams, Neighborhood Enhancement Teams and the Water Catchment Unit).
Mission: The West Palm Beach Police Department is committed to excellence, integrity, and courtesy while protecting the rights of all citizens. Through our service, we will never betray our badge, our integrity, our character,
or the public trust. Without bias, we will always uphold the Constitution, the community, and the agency we serve.
IACP Executive Search
C H I E F O F P O L I C E | W E S T PA L M B E AC H , F L
ABOUT THE CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH
The City of West Palm Beach operates under a strong
Mayor form of government with 1,400 full time employees
and a total budget of $370 million. A City Administrator
provides leadership and administrative support to the
Mayor and City Commission.
West Palm Beach is a diverse community located on the
east coast of South Florida. The incorporated area spans
55 square miles and houses just over 100,000 residents.
West Palm Beach offers sunny palm-lined streets, scenic
waterfront views, quaint shopping districts, historic
neighborhoods, and year-round outdoor festivals. West
Palm Beach has transformed itself from a sleepy bedroom
town into a burgeoning city thanks to a thriving downtown entertainment district that is continues to grow with
new civic, commercial, and residential projects. West Palm Beach offers a wealth of cultural and recreational
opportunities. For theater and performing arts, the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is the
premier location spend an evening. The Norton Museum of Art houses a world-renowned collection of European,
American, Chinese and contemporary art, along with rotating exhibitions. For family fun, the city offers the Palm
Beach Zoo at Dreher Park, the South Florida Science Museum, and nearby world-class golf courses, beaches, and
fishing. SunFest, Florida's largest waterfront music and art festival, takes place in West Palm Beach each May.
QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Criminal
Justice, Public Administration, or a related field, and ten (10) years law enforcement experience, including five (5)
years of managerial experience, or any equivalent combination of training and experience. The successful
candidate must obtain a Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission Certificate of Compliance in
Law Enforcement and a valid Florida driver’s
license. Completion of the FBI National Academy or
Southern Police Institute is highly desirable.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
Depending on qualifications, the annual salary range for
this position is $130,447 to $156,537. The City of West
Palm Beach offers a robust benefits package which
includes a deferred compensation plan with a 9.5% city
match; executive health insurance; 11 paid holidays; 12
sick leave days; management leave days; flexible spending
accounts; life insurance (one times annual salary); on-site
employee/family health clinic; and Management Benefits
Category I: four (4) additional management leave days
and $100,000 additional life insurance policy.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Replies must be received no later than Wednesday, March 21, 2012. The International Association of Chiefs of
Police is assisting in the search process. To apply submit a resume and a letter of interest to:
International Association of Chiefs of Police
West Palm Beach Police Department Chief Executive Search
515 N. Washington St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 1-800-THE-IACP
Replies may be e-mailed to search@theiacp.org or faxed to (703) 836-4544.