APPLICATION DEADLINE:
5 p.m. | Friday | January 9, 2026

RECRUITMENT BROCHURE

The Assistant Chief of Police serves as the Chief’s trusted second-in-command and a key member of the Liberty Police Department’s executive team. This position is ideal for a seasoned law enforcement leader who enjoys both strategic planning and hands-on leadership in a progressive, accredited agency.

Reporting directly to the Chief of Police, the Assistant Chief provides day-to-day oversight of several core functions, ensuring that policy, training, and operations all support Liberty’s commitment to innovative, community-oriented policing. The role is central to maintaining the department’s high professional standards, developing personnel, and ensuring smooth internal operations.

The Assistant Chief leads the Criminal Investigations Division, overseeing case assignment, investigative quality, and coordination with local prosecutors. The position also has primary responsibility for internal affairs and professional standards, handling or overseeing investigations into policy compliance and citizen complaints involving subordinate personnel.

This role directly supervises the 9-1-1 communications/dispatch center and its team of telecommunicators, ensuring excellent customer service, accurate call handling, and strong coordination with police, fire, and EMS. The Assistant Chief also manages the department’s accreditation efforts, evidence and property functions, and other operational or administrative areas as assigned by the Chief.

A key focus of this position is training and professional development. The Assistant Chief coordinates department-wide training for sworn officers and telecommunicators, tracks required hours and certifications, supports leadership development, and oversees annual firearms qualifications to ensure that all staff meet or exceed state and agency standards.

The Ideal Candidate: 

The ideal Assistant Chief of Police for the City of Liberty is a proven, progressive law enforcement leader who is ready to serve as a true second-in-command. This individual brings deep operational experience, strong judgment, and a commitment to innovative, community-oriented policing in a TPCA-accredited agency. They are comfortable moving between strategy and day-to-day operations, and they model integrity, accountability, and professionalism in every decision.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ten (10) or more years of progressively responsible law enforcement experience, including supervisory and command responsibility.
• Advanced Peace Officer Certificate through TCOLE (or equivalent with ability to obtain Advanced prior to appointment - for Out of State Candidates).

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduation from one or more recognized executive-level leadership programs such as:
  • FBI National Academy
  • LEMIT Leadership Command College
  • ILEA Executive School
  • Or a comparable command-level program
• Demonstrated experience overseeing investigations, internal affairs/professional standards, dispatch/communications, accreditation, evidence management, and training & development.