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The City of Cannon Beach is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Chief of Police. The position, under the general supervision of the City Manager, the Chief of Police administers, plans, organizes, integrates, and directs the activities and personnel of the City\'s Police Department as well as the delivery of law enforcement services and programs. Mandatory Qualifications/Requirements: * A Bachelor\'s degree in criminology, criminal justice, or a managerial or related discipline, * Minimum of three (3) years responsible law enforcement management experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience enabling the incumbent to perform the essential functions of the position may be considered. * Must possess Oregon Department Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards Training Management Certification or obtain within (2) years. * Possession of a valid state driver\'s license Skills Required/Ability * Plan, organize, coordinate and direct the operations of the Police Department, its personnel, and law enforcement activities. * Employ sound judgment and discretion; establish and maintain effective working relationships with City Manager, department heads, City Councilors, and the general public. *Plan, implement, and manage department budget and programs; analyze and make sound management decisions or recommendations on complex operations, administrative or service problems and issues; understand, interpret, and apply pertinent Federal, State or City procedures, policies and rules or regulations; present proposals, matters or issues and recommendations clearly, logically and persuasively in communications or presentations to elected officials, other organizations, and in public meetings; develop effective and appropriate policies, procedures and controls; prepare, clear, concise and comprehensive correspondence, reports, documents, studies and other written materials; exercise tact, diplomacy and appropriately manage matters in dealing with sensitive, complex and confidential issues and situations; exercise sound and expert independent judgment in the performance of the role and responsibilities of the position; manage, supervise, and direct the work of staff; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; ensure the safe and ongoing operations of the City\'s law enforcement activities, community policing services, and related programs; apply effective internal and external customer service skills; technically competent on technology used with in police operations and management tools; serve on-call evenings and weekends and respond to Police Department emergencies when called. The successful candidate will exhibit a professional attitude; enjoy working with the public and take pride in their work. Salary range of \$103,349 - \$125,621 plus excellent benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer. Veteran\'s preference as applicable under State Law