Deputy Police Chief

Salary : $67.31 - $77.00 Hourly

Location : Chaska, MN

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 25-00143

Department : Police Department

Opening Date : 08 / 15 / 2025

Closing Date : 9 / 14 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

FLSA Status : Exempt

Reports To : Police Chief

Job Summary

The Chaska Police Department is seeking a dynamic, experienced, and highly motivated Deputy Police Chief to serve as a trusted second-in-command to the current Chief of Police. This critical leadership position will function as the department's operational lead, focused on driving day-to-day performance, reinforcing accountability and advancing the strategic vision of the Chief of Police.

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Intended Hiring Range : $140,000 - $160,000 annually

Responsibilities

Oversees and directs day-to-day operations in alignment with organizational values and compliance with the law.

• Promote collaborative relationships and coordinate police functions in all areas of operation
• Recommends long-term department objectives
• Ensures department policies and procedures are followed by all personnel
• Provides guidance to division commanders in the development and implementation of operating policies and procedures to accomplish departmental goals and objectives
• Directs the development of departmental procedures and regulations to effectively accomplish goals and priorities of the department
• Seek opportunities to engage with other agencies to provide effective and efficient joint law enforcement services

Using independent judgment provides supervision and leadership to department personnel.

Provides administrative oversight of department budget.

Communicates courteously and professionally and maintains positive community and employee relations for the department and the City including exchanging information, receiving and responding to concerns and issues, while determining appropriate resolutions.

Responds as a leader in emergency situations.

Serves as the acting police chief when designated during absences of the Chief of Police

Actively participates in a command staff on-call rotation for after-hour response to critical incidents, significant personnel issues, or other emergencies.

Possesses knowledge of local, state, and federal laws, regulations and code related to law enforcement.

Recommends service delivery improvements based on trends and industry innovations.

Keeps well informed of criminal justice developments and best practices.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Other Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Desired Qualifications

Equipment, Mental & Physical Demands

EQUIPMENT USES

MENTAL & PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORKING CONDITIONS

Mental Effort

Physical Requirements

Working Conditions

City of Chaska offers a compete benefits package to full-time employees including :

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts - Medical & Dependent Care

Long-Term Disability

Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

Voluntary Employee, Spouse & Dependent Life Insurance

Whole Life Insurance

Nice Healthcare - Convenient Primary Care

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Other Benefits Offered :

Paid Personal Leave (PPL)

Pension through PERA with Employer Match

457b Tax-Deferred Retirement Plan

Public Student Loan Forgiveness

Chaska Community Center : Discounted Membership Rates

Chaska Town Course & The Loop at Chaska : Discounted green fees and Merchandise

Wellness Program

Workout on Duty

Car Allowance

Cell Allowance

Uniform / Clothing Allowance

Please indicate your highest level of education

Are you currently Minnesota POST licensed or eligible to be licensed by the start date (Approximately mid-November 2025)?

Do you have a valid driver's license?

Do you have eight years of progressively responsible police experience, including supervisory experience?

Do you have advanced law enforcement training of either FBINA, Northwestern SPSC or an equivalent?

Provide the name of your advanced training.

I have had experience with the following (check all that apply)

Required Question