$135,803 - $146,376 yearly
GovHR USA
Lake Forest, IL, USA
THE COMMUNITY
Beautiful, historic, and family-oriented community seeks candidates for its next Detective Commander. Located 30 miles north of Chicago on the shore of Lake Michigan, Lake Forest is known for its stunning landscape, excellent schools, and strong commitment to fiscal stewardship. Lake Forest has a population of 19,375 residents, covers over 16.8 square miles, and offers 800 acres of open space.
THE POSITION
The Detective Commander is appointed by the Chief of Police and reports to the Deputy Chief of Operations. The Detective Commander will supervise a unit comprised of three Detectives, two School Resource Officers (SROs), and one full-time Social Worker. Primary responsibilities include leading, training, and evaluating the performance of all personnel in the Investigations unit; reviewing initial case reports turned in by patrol officers; assigning, overseeing and managing investigations assigned to unit personnel; overseeing and managing all major...