Chief of Police (City of Littleton)

The City of Littleton is seeking a forward-thinking, principled, and community-focused leader to serve as its next Chief of Police. This is a unique opportunity for a collaborative service-oriented professional to lead an accomplished and highly respected department.

The City of Littleton (pop. 45,000) is a vibrant community consistently recognized as one of America’s Best Small Cities, and a top destination for families. It is located just south of Denver and a short drive to the majestic Rocky Mountains and Colorado ski country. Littleton is home to a beautiful historic and lively downtown, diverse shopping and dining options, local theater and museum, and a variety of community activities including unique events, festivals, fairs, and farmers markets. Discover some of the remarkable things Littleton has to offer at VisitLittleton.org.

The Police Department:

The Littleton Police Department is a CALEA-accredited law enforcement agency. It is proud of its highly-trained officers and professional staff who consistently achieve and maintain full accreditation. The department is dedicated to ensuring the safety and security of the Littleton community through professional law enforcement services. Led by the Chief of Police, the department is comprised of three divisions: patrol, investigations, and support services. The chief has four direct reports. Full staffing includes 89 sworn and 36 non-sworn personnel.

The Position:

The Chief of Police serves as a collaborative member of the city’s leadership team and is a key representative of the department in interactions with the Littleton City Council, city leadership, community members, businesses, and partner agencies.

The chief is responsible for the department’s budget as well as the administration and management of daily operations across the department’s divisions, including patrol, investigations, and support services. The chief establishes and administers policies and procedures consistent with applicable laws, ordinances, and national accreditation standards, as well as plans and coordinates department activities to achieve established goals and objectives.

Hiring Range: $219,279 – $242,361

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