Lieutenant Position

Classified Details

Classified ID

681

Description

A search is underway for a Lieutenant for the Chester Police Department. This is an opportunity for a community policing oriented public safety official to assist in moving the Chester Police Department (CPD) to a 21st Century model of public safety. The search is being directed by Town Manager Julie Hance with the assistance of Chief of Police Thomas Williams. The goal is to attract the right candidate to continue moving the CPD forward. The next Lieutenant will have the opportunity to assist in advancing the tenets of 21st Century policing that will strengthen the CPD and play a key role in building collaborative coalitions to address underlying issues affecting the community.

Chester is seeking an individual who has strong leadership and communication skills. The most qualified candidate will not only demonstrate strong leadership but be prepared to build collaborative coalitions and relationships that will put forth a clear strategy on how to address the public safety needs of Chester. The top candidate to become the next Lieutenant must show an understanding of current justice system issues and how to address them in a professional and positive manner. Foremost, the new Lieutenant must be able to continue to build upon trust in the community, in the justice community, and with the staff of CPD. This is a working Lieutenant position and is expected to cover shifts and respond to calls for service.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
This is a position that serves at the will of the Town Manager. The ideal candidate will be offered a negotiated contract that will include compensation and benefits. The salary range is $73,000-$78,000.

The compensation package includes:

• Health Insurance package (95% coverage) with all premiums, co-pays and deductibles provided. An opt-out option is available at 40% of the full premium.
• Municipal Retirement in Group C
• Competitive Vacation time allowance
• Sick time provided at 96 hours per year
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance Policy - $25,000

Voluntary Benefits Include:

• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance Policy through New York Life
• Deferred Compensation program
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• AFLAC

A cover letter, current resume, three professional references, and three personal references should be submitted to Thomas E. Williams, Chief of Police, P.O. Box 370, Chester, VT, or thomas.e.williams@vermont.gov. For more information, please visit: https://www.chestervt.gov/employment-opportunities.html .

Title

Lieutenant Position

Salary Range

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Application Deadline

04/21/2024

Location

Chester, VT

Application URL

https://www.chestervt.gov/employment-opportunities.html 

Contact Information

Name

Chief Thomas Williams

Phone Number

(802) 875-2035

Email

thomas.e.williams@vermont.gov 

Best Method of Contact

EMAIL