FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
June 22, 2022
CONTACT:
Kamal Baker
763.381.1335
Kamal.baker@ci.stpaul.mn.us
City of Saint Paul Opens Police Chief
Position Posting
Applications for Police Chief to be accepted now through July 22, 2022 at 4:30 pm. CST
SAINT PAUL, MN – Today, the City of Saint Paul opened the position posting for Saint Paul Police Chief. Applications will be accepted through July 22, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. CST. Information on the position, including information on how to apply is available at www.stpaul.gov/police-chief-position.
ABOUT THE POLICE CHIEF POSITION
The Chief of Police provides strategic leadership and management for the City of Saint Paul Police Department including highly-responsible planning and administrative work in the direction of all activities of the Police Department.
They serve as a professional liaison between the Police Department, other City departments, the City Council, and local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, as well as serving as the chief spokesperson for the department, communicating with the general public and community representatives. The Chief is responsible for an annual operating budget of approximately $128 million with a staffing complement of 763 full time equivalencies (FTEs).
By City Charter, the Chief of Police is accountable to the Mayor and administers the department’s affairs, subject to the Mayor's supervision and control. The Police Chief has general authority and control over all departmental staff and oversees all tasks and duties assigned to the department. The Chief also has the power and duty to take all personnel actions, including hiring, assigning, and reassigning employees, including supervisory personnel.
ABOUT THE CHIEF OF POLICE HIRING PROCESS
As designated by City Charter, the City Council has selected members for Saint Paul Chief of Police Examining Committee who will be responsible for reviewing applications for the Chief of Police position, conducting interviews, leading community engagement, and ultimately recommending five candidates to the Mayor. The Mayor is then responsible for appointing a Chief of Police for a 6-year term. Information on the position, including the application process is available on the City’s website at stpaul.gov/police-chief-position.
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