CareerPlan

City of Bartow, FL - Chief of Police

Bartow, FLFull-time$130k–$180k2026-11-05 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead the City of Bartow Police Department, overseeing administrative direction, operations, and personnel to sustain public safety and foster community relationships.

Role type

Senior executive law enforcement leader (Police Chief)

Builds

Patrol, investigations, traffic enforcement, K-9, and community outreach programs for a city of ~23,600 residents

Domain

Public safety / Law enforcement

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Strategic leadership, community policing, administrative management, personnel supervision, public speaking, integrity, accountability

Preferred skills

Advanced leadership program completion, experience in accredited agencies

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Direct law enforcement operations, supervise subordinate staff, review activities, speak before public groups on department plans and goals, foster relationships with community and partner agencies

Seniority

Executive, strategic leadership