Chief of Police

The City of Ridgefield is seeking a decisive leader with clear command presence balanced by interpersonal skills that build trust and communicate effectively both internally and externally. This Chief position is an opportunity to join a high performing and growing department backed by a supportive community and strong quality of life.
The Police Chief is one of the most visible positions in Ridgefield. The City depends on the Police Chief to provide professional oversight and progressive leadership for the police department. The new Chief needs to develop a collaborative working relationship with labor, build a trust relationship with the City department heads and elected officials, and demonstrate excellent listening and communication skills.
The Police Chief reports directly to the City Manager and works in collaboration with the City’s management team, Mayor and City Council and participates in the development and success of collective goals of the City. Except for general administrative direction, the Chief works independently with performance based on achieved results. He/she assumes full leadership and management responsibility for the Ridgefield Police Department services and activities.