CITY OF GOODYEAR, ARIZONA
Scenic mountain views, desert vistas, wide open spaces, golf courses, lakes and parks have already attracted 67,000 residents who are among the most affluent and best educated in the state. Between 2000 and 2006, Goodyear was the fourth fastest growing suburban city under 100,000 in the nation according to Forbes Magazine. At build out in 2050, Goodyear’s population is predicted to be well above 600,000. As the national economy recovers, Goodyear and the Southwest Valley will once again be areas of exceptional growth.
Goodyear, Arizona, is a city with a rich, rewarding quality of life and tremendous community spirit, exemplified by its winning the distinguished “All-America City” and “Most Livable City” awards. A mere 20 minutes west of downtown Phoenix, Goodyear offers all of the advantages of a small community, with the nearby cultural and entertainment resources of the big city.
Goodyear has a FY 2012 total annual budget appropriation of $213 million and an Operating Budget total of $73 million. In addition, the 5-year Capital Improvement Program totals $42 million in capital projects over the next 5 years.
The City of Goodyear is seeking an innovative and effective manager and collaborative leader to serve as Police Chief. The Police Chief is responsible for managing and leading 94 sworn officers and 34 non-sworn staff with a FY 2012 annual operating budget of $13.7 million serving a community of 67,000 residents who live in an area covering 191 square miles.
The Police Chief plans, directs and empowers law enforcement personnel to develop and implement programs that ensure the safety of community residents, employees, visitors and their property.
The City is seeking a Police Chief who communicates in an open, approachable, and collaborative manner with other department directors and managers, line level employees, employee bargaining groups, and community members. It is vital for the candidate to communicate transparently and frequently with both internal and external sources to make sure all parties are properly informed about Department operations, decisions, issues, and successes.
The ideal candidate for Chief of Police of the City of Goodyear will possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a related Master’s degree preferred. Also required is a minimum of nine (9) years supervisory experience as a sworn peace officer, which must include executive management experience, preferably in a high growth environment; at least four (4) years is desirable at the command level. The Chief of Police position is an exempt, at will employee, who reports to the City Manager.
Hiring Salary Range: $110,015.36 - $134,042.90 (mid-point). Appointment can be made above the minimum depending upon qualifications.
For more information about our benefits, visit our website at: www.goodyearaz.gov. Click on the JOBS button at bottom of homepage; click on City of Goodyear Government Jobs; click on Employee Benefits in the left menu.
For additional information on this exceptional opportunity, please contact James L. Mercer, President, The Mercer Group, Inc. at 505-660-7725; jmercer@mercergroupinc.com.
Position open until filled. First review of cover letters and resumes to occur on September 12, 2011.
Confidential cover letters and resumes should be sent to James L. Mercer, President/CEO, The Mercer Group, Inc., 551 West Cordova Road, #726, Santa Fe, NM 87505. Voice: 505-466-9500; Fax: 505-466-1274. E-Mail: jmercer@mercergroupinc.com; Website: www.mercergroupinc.com
The City of Goodyear is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City of Goodyear does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, political ideas or disability in employment or the provision of services.