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VILLAGE OF BARRINGTON HILLS, ILLINOIS • CHIEF OF POLICE DESIRABLE CHARACTERISTICS The Village is seeking an adaptable law enforcement professional with an ability to provide a contemporary approach to policing. The ideal candidate will have an inclusive managerial style, as well as clear, concise, and open communication skills. The successful candidate will be/have: • Adept at combining a hands-on management style with authentic leadership, and an ability to work with a variety of stakeholders. • Able to thoughtfully represent the interests of the department and the Village, with a high level of community engagement. • Demonstrate an inclusive leadership and management style. • Open and available to Police Department staff and Village employees by using an effective communicating philosophy, seeking input, and welcoming differing perspectives. • Committed to continued training, professional development, and community engagement. • Demonstrated experience building successful partnerships with community stakeholders. • Proven history of practicing the principles of 21st Century Community Policing and building community problem solving partnerships. • Demonstrated experience receiving positive outcomes applying problem solving approaches within the community. • Knowledge and experience with media relations, including experience and support of the use of social media as an opportunity to engage Police Department stakeholders and promote the mission and goals of the Department. • History of intergovernmental cooperation and relationship building. • Experience interacting and collaborating with other law enforcement agencies and mutual aid groups. • Very familiar with professional best practices. Experience with police accreditation is desirable. • Sufficient experience to review organizational structure, staffing, and personnel assignments and make changes when appropriate to ensure departmental capability to carry out its mission and responsibilities. • Experience in addressing internal organizational and personnel issues present in most police agencies as well as having demonstrated ability in addressing these problems in a positive, professional, timely and impartial manner. • Strategic thinker, anticipating issues or trends and must be open to new approaches and technologies. • Well -developed financial management skills, knowledge of capital planning and organizational management and a clear understanding of resource and budgetary limitations while avoiding micromanagement. • Be knowledgeable of law enforcement accreditation standards. • Experience in labor/management interactions and succession planning, and a commitment to continued professional development of all members of the Police Department. • Excellent writing and public speaking skills and the ability to adjust one's approach based upon the audience. • Excellent reputation and a high level of honesty and integrity. EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE Candidates should also have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, as outlined below: • 15 years of service in law enforcement, including five years of supervisory and/or administrative service experience in a full-time, paid police department. • A bachelor's degree is required; criminal justice or a related field ideal. A master's degree is preferred. • Leadership training such as the F.B.I. National Academy, Northwestern University's School of Police Staff and Command, Police Executive Research Forum Senior Management Institute For Police, Leadership In Police Organizations, or similar programs is required. • Successful candidates will possess or be able to obtain a valid Illinois driver's license. They will be certified by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board or be eligible for such certification. Page 30Cclif Q0