Chief of Police (Internal Recruitment)

Internal Recruitment - Open to Current City Employees Only 

• Salary: $161,757.23 - $206,280.92 annual
• Fulltime/Regular/Exempt Position

Use this link to fill out a City of Capitola job application and upload your resume and answers to the supplemental questions provided below. 

• Oral Examination Panel: October 17, 2024

Job Summary

Under administrative direction of the City Manager, plans, organizes, directs and administers the public safety and law enforcement activities for the community; performs other work as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is a department head classification responsible for providing overall administration in the wide range of activities that are involved in protecting life and property. This classification is required to make certain that all department activities are in accordance with City Manager directives and established City Council policy. Due to the visibility of the department within the community, there is also a public relations element that is important to the functioning of this classification.

Knowledge of: 

• Modern principles, practices and techniques of police administration, organization and management. 
• Laws, ordinances, regulations and court decisions affecting public safety and law enforcement. 
• Use and care of firearms. 
• Principles of supervision.

​Ability to: 

• Plan, organize and coordinate the work of the Police Department. 
• Formulate, implement and administer department policy. 
• Develop, coordinate and administer departmental budget functions. 
• Speak and write clearly and effectively. 
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with other law enforcement agencies, public officials and the general public. 
• Implement procedures and policies of the City Manager and Council.