Police Chief - City of Gilroy, CA

Peckham & McKenney Executive Search

1 month ago

Gilroy, CA

Onsite

Full Time

Senior

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About this role

The City of Gilroy is seeking a law enforcement leader to serve as Police Chief, focusing on community engagement, transparency, and relationship-building within the department and the community. The role involves developing innovative strategies and fostering a positive, accessible presence. The position requires a strong background in law enforcement leadership and community relations.

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Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration or related fieldThree years as a supervising law enforcement officer at Division Commander level or aboveCalifornia POST Management CertificateDesirable: Master’s Degree in Public Administration, FBI National Academy or POST Command College certification

About Peckham & McKenney Executive Search

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Peckham & McKenney is an executive search firm that provides recruitment services to local government agencies throughout the Western United States. Headquartered in Roseville, California, the firm was established in 2004 as a partnership by Bobbi Peckham and Phil McKenney. The founders serve as the firm’s recruiters and bring over 50 years of combined experience in local government and executive search. They focus on connecting public-sector organizations with experienced leadership and management candidates tailored to municipal needs.