City of Nassau Bay - Chief of Police

Chief of Police Nassau Bay, Texas City of Nassau Bay - Chief of Police

Nassau Bay is located southeast of Houston, Texas within Harris County. Nassau Bay is con- sidered to be part of the Houston-metro area which will surpass the 6 million population mark before the 2020 census placing it in the top ten largest metropolitan areas in the na- tion.

Our Community

The City of Nassau Bay, Texas was incorporated in 1970 as a Texas General Law City. Eight years later, in 1978, the citizens of Nassau Bay adopted a Charter and reor- ganized as a Texas Home Rule City with a Council-Manager form of government.

The Nassau Bay community was originally developed to provide housing opportuni- ties for NASA employees. Being across the street from NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, it continues to maintain a strong relationship with the space industry. Addi- tionally, the City’s economy is impacted by Houston Methodist St. John Hospital, which is located inside the City, as well as tourism and recreation activities along the Texas coast.

Nassau Bay is on a 1.7 square mile triangular peninsula that juts into Clear Lake and is surrounded by water on its west, south and east boundaries. It is a charming and intimate community with a population of approximately 4,600 residents who enjoy the water front possibilities and lush green spaces the City has to offer.

Nassau Bay is within the Clear Creek Independent School District (CCISD) which is the 29th largest school district in the state, with over 41,000 students. City of Nassau Bay - Chief of Police The Department

The Nassau Bay Police Department is an organiza- tion of men and women that is committed to serving the community through progressive and inno- vative policing methods. The staff strives to provide meaningful services that are helpful to those seeking assistance. The department is staffed with 13 full-time employees, including; a Chief of Police, 2 Sergeants, 9 Patrol Officers, an Office Manager, and 4 reserve officers (volunteers). The Police Department is responsible for a broad range of public safety and criminal justice activities. Some of the primary functions are: Police Administration Criminal Investigations Public Safety Planning Public Safety Personnel Selection Crime Prevention Community Relations Community-Wide Patrol Public Education

Our officers and support staff strive to continually meet the demanding standards for police services, as they maintain the highest level of integrity and professionalism in the duties they perform. We are very proud of our department and the outstanding service we provide to the community.

We provide the citizens assistance and information in a variety of areas, including organizational structure, crime statistics, services offered, general safety, public education as well as many other programs offered by the department.

The City of Nassau Bay is located in Harris County, Texas next to NASA Johnson Space Center and just 20 minutes from Downtown Houston or from Galveston Island. Nassau Bay is Bay Area Houston’s premier location for cutting-edge development in medical, bio-medical and aerospace industries. The City of Nassau Bay has a residential population of about 4,600 which doubles during the day time hours. The Nassau Bay Police Department is committed to excellence and service to the people who live or visit our great city. City of Nassau Bay - Chief of Police

Professional Characteristics The Ideal Candidate  Expert Communicator-Communicates clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing The ideal candidate for Nassau Bay’s next Chief of  Strategic Manager-Plans, directs and coordinates the Police will have a broad and varied professional work of the Police Department to meet short-term background which demonstrates success in work- public safety objectives in concert with the Depart- ing with diverse communities while leading a pro- ment’s strategic plan priorities fessional law enforcement agency engaged in pro- active community policing.  Dependable Leader-Develops and administers sound Departmental policies, making decisions in ac-

cordance with laws, regulations and City/Department Position Summary : policies. Commands the operation of the Police Department,  Skilled Supervisor-Delegates, while monitoring per- establishes departmental policies, procedures, and formance. Holds subordinates accountable in a timely regulations. Oversees the enforcement of, and manner, and imposes discipline when appropriate. maintains a complete and current knowledge of all  Reformer-Takes the Nassau Bay Police Department relevant laws, regulations, City codes, ordinances, to the next level in modern community oriented polic- and court decisions as these relate to the activities ing. of the Police Department and as they affect the gen-  Team Player-Respects the chain of command (City eral public. Manager) while serving Nassau Bay’s elected leaders and working alongside Department heads and with Education and Experience subordinates.  A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Police, or Pub-  Visionary-Leads to achieve the City’s long-term vi- lic Administration, Criminal Justice, or a related sion for its Police Department. field or equivalent training and experience.  Completion of FBI National Academy or equivalent professional development.  Minimum of seven (7) years progressively responsible, full-time, executive level experience in law enforcement.

 Significant supervisory and administrative ex-

perience.

 Successful experience in development of re- sponsive police strategies addressing issues related to crime, disorder, traffic flow and acci- Compensation dent investigation, and emergency/special Starting is market-based and dependent on the experi- events. ence, overall qualifications of the successful finalist. Other  Successful track record of developing and ad- benefits include medical, dental, vision, Life Insurance; ministering training, disciplinary, and personnel participation in the Texas Municipal Retirement System evaluation systems. 20 years to retirement; 5 year vesting and 2:1 City match;  Diverse, general background in all aspects of vacation, sick leave, holidays; optional deferred compen- police operations, police administration, direct sation, employee assistance program, educational reim- responsibility for management of law enforce- bursement, data and take home vehicle. ment in municipal operations.  Master Peace Officer Certification. The City of Nassau Bay accepts online applications only. Interested applicants must visit the Employment Section of  Background in Emergency Management with the City’s website (www.nassaubay.com) and follow the FEMA regulations and programs preferred. online applications instructions.

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