Application deadline: November 28, 2024

Job Description / Duties

Reporting to the Lacombe Police Commission (the Commission), the Chief of Police will, in conjunction with prevailing Federal and Provincial legislation, the Lacombe Police Commission and Lacombe Police Service policies and procedures, the Collective Bargaining Agreement and City of Lacombe bylaws, policies, and procedures provide leadership, coordination and delivery of services for the Lacombe Police Service.

The Chief of Police develops and maintains a service delivery consistent with the philosophy of community policing which: ensures a participatory, effective environment for uniform and civilian members; plans and directs the police and administrative operations of the Lacombe Police Service; manages the day-to-day operations of the Lacombe Police Service; and represent the Lacombe Police Service at the municipal, provincial and federal jurisdictions.

Qualifications / Required Skills

To be eligible to be appointed as a Chief of Police a person must be a Canadian citizen and meet the qualifications specified by the legislation, regulations and the Commission.  Please review the job description linked Police-Chief-Position-Profile. Minimum requirements include:

Diploma in a related field such as Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Criminology, Public Administration, or Political Science or equivalency in related certifications

10 years of progressive responsible leadership experience, demonstrated by progressing through the ranks of law enforcement

Demonstration of ongoing professional development in areas such as crisis management, ethics or public safety strategies is required

Media relations training and experience is considered an asset

Additional Information

To see a comprehensive Position Profile, please use this link.

Salary: Compensation range is commensurate with skills and experience supplemented by a competitive total rewards package.

Contact Information

Chair Ms. Corey Gish
Lacombe Police Commission care of City of Lacombe People Services

Email: c/o peopleservices@lacombe.ca (403) 782-1235

Employer Profile

The Lacombe Police Service (LPS), established in 1900, is one of the oldest municipal police departments in Alberta. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality of police service to the citizens of Lacombe.

Together with our community partners, and with strong support from the Lacombe Police Commission and City Council, we are committed to ensuring the safety and security of our residents by preventing crime, enforcing the law, and being responsive to community needs.

Thanks to the strong partnerships we have established within Lacombe and the wider policing community, the LPS has had a major role in making Lacombe one of Alberta’s safest cities.