The Town Of Matthews, North Carolina (pop. 30,088) Is Seeking A Police Chief. Located In Southeastern Mecklenburg County, Matthews Is Just A Few Miles From Charlotte, One Of The Fastest-growing Cities In The U.S. Matthews Has Kept Its Small-town Identity And Welcoming Charm And Boasts An Outstanding Reputation In The Cultural And Social Landscape Of The Region. The Police Chief Directs All Activities Of The Police Department And Reports To The Town Manager. The Matthews Police Department Budget Is $8.8M, And The Department Is Staffed By Approximately 87 Full And Part-time Employees. The Department Is Aided In Its Mission By Two Reserve Officers And 18 Dedicated Citizen Volunteers. This Position Requires Graduation From An Accredited College Or University With Major Course Work In Law Enforcement, Public Administration Or Related Field And Extensive Law Enforcement Experience Of A Progressively Responsible Nature In Police Science Or An Equivalent Combination Of Education And Experience. The Hired Candidate Must Meet And Maintain Minimum Training And Experience Requirements, Including The Ability To Obtain The Credential Of Sworn Law Enforcement Officer, As Issued By The North Carolina Criminal Justice Education And Training Standards Commission, Within 12 Months Of Hire. Qualified Candidates Will Possess Or Be Able To Possess A Valid North Carolina’s Driver’s License And An Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate Issued By The North Carolina Justice Training And Standards Commission. The Starting Salary Range For This Position Will Be $107,618 - $137,213. The Town Offers A Competitive Benefits Package To Include Medical, Dental, Vision, And Life Insurance, Paid Holidays, Vacation And Sick Leave, Longevity Pay, And Participation In The North Carolina Local Government Employees Retirement System. Relocation Reimbursement Is Negotiable. EEO. We Invite Qualified Professionals To Submit A Cover Letter And Resume By Visiting Our Website At: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/bakertilly/jobs/3967826 This Position Is Open Until Filled; However, First Review Of Resumes Occurs On April 18, 2023. Following The First Review Date, We Will Evaluate All Applications Against The Criteria Outlined In The Recruitment Brochure. For More Information, Please Contact Yolanda Howze At Yolanda.howze@bakertilly.com Or By Calling 312-240-3401. For More Information About The Town Of Matthews, Visit: Https://www.matthewsnc.gov/