Police Chief

Classified Details

Classified ID

2272

Description

Police Chief – Weathersfield Police Department (Vermont)

The Town of Weathersfield, Vermont seeks an experienced, community-focused law enforcement professional to serve as Police Chief. The Chief serves as the administrative and operational head of the department and reports directly to the Town Manager. Responsibilities include departmental leadership, supervision of sworn personnel, budgeting, policy development, community engagement, and strategic planning.

Weathersfield is currently evaluating long-term public safety models and may explore a regional policing framework with neighboring towns. The selected candidate must be comfortable participating in regional discussions and evaluating collaborative service models.

Qualifications:
Vermont Level III Law Enforcement Certification (or ability to obtain reciprocity), progressive law enforcement leadership experience, strong administrative and supervisory skills, knowledge of municipal budgeting and operations, and excellent communication abilities. Experience in small-town or rural policing environments preferred. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.

Compensation:
Salary up to $100,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus comprehensive municipal benefits.

To Apply:
Submit cover letter, resume, and three professional references to:

Brandon Gulnick, Town Manager
Town of Weathersfield
townmanager@weathersfield.org

First review of applications: March 23, 2026. Position open until filled.

The Town of Weathersfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Title

Police Chief

Salary Range

$90000 to $100000

Application Deadline

03/23/2026

Location

Weathersfield, VT

Application URL

www.weathersfieldvt.org/sites/g/files/vyhlif6216/f/uploads/weathersfield_police_chief_job_ad 

Contact Information

Name

Gulnick, Brandon

Phone Number

(802) 674-2626

Email

townmanager@weathersfield.org 

Best Method of Contact

EMAIL