POLICE CHIEF POSITION


The County of Kauai is seeking a highly experienced, professional and innovative law enforcement administrator to serve as Police Chief. The ideal candidate will be a proven law enforcement manager who has progressed steadily through the ranks and developed a comprehensive understanding of the internal operations of a law enforcement agency. The ideal candidate will also be aware of the needs of the local and regional communities.

The Kauai Police Department has 213 authorized sworn and civilian personnel and an operating budget of $14.9 million. The Chief of Police is appointed by the seven-member Police Commission. The Chief serves as the chief administrative officer of the department and consults with the Commission prior to making major organizational decisions. Kauai is located about 20 minutes by air from Honolulu and encompasses roughly 550 square miles and is the oldest and northernmost of the main Hawaiian Islands.

The annual salary is a minimum of $75,000 plus a $1,020 per annum Standard of Conduct pay. (Salary increase is currently under review). Included are comprehensive health benefits, retirement, vacation and sick leave. Interested candidates may obtain a brochure by contacting Kim Valenzano at (916) 471-3330 or by email at kim@cps.ca.gov.


The close date for this exciting opportunity is
4:00 p.m. PDT, June 25, 2007.

                           

Kim Valenzano
CPS Human Resource Services
241 Lathrop Way
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 263-3614 x3330, Fax (916) 561-7275
Email: kim@cps.ca.gov
Website: www.cps.ca.gov/es/267