The Gainesville Police Department is seeking an Assistant Police Chief. To view the full Job Announcement, please click here.
Job Summary:
This is managerial and administrative work in law enforcement, assisting in the direction, management, and coordination of community police services, activities, and programs of the City’s Police Department. The single position allocated to this job class reports to the Chief of Police and works under limited supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its level of advanced management, technical skills, level of responsibility, and considerable judgment exercised in the interpretation of rules and regulations as related to laws and ordinances.
Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in criminal justice, law enforcement, police science, or other related field; and a minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible law enforcement management and command experience that includes at least three (3) years of experience at the rank of Police Captain or higher. Preference for work experience with law enforcement agencies with more than one hundred (100) sworn officers.
Salary Range & Benefit Highlights:
*Salary Range: $129,000 – $217,903.50 based on qualifications and experience.
*Vested after 10 years of credited service.
*DROP option after 25 years of service.
*Tax-qualified retirement plan through the City of Gainesville Consolidated Police Officers’ and Firefighters Retirement Plan.
*Pension Plan, 7.5% required contribution
*Supplemental Retirement Planning
*Retiree Health Saving
*457 Deferred Compensation Plan
*Roth IRA
*Roth 457
*Leave accruals: 80 hours for first five years, followed by increases in a 5 year increment.
*100% Tuition Reimbursement (employee only)
*Free Wellness Center Memberships
*Available Insurance Options: Individual and family health insurance (Florida Blue), Vision Insurance (Humana), Dental Coverage (BlueDental), LegalShield, Short-Term Disability, Supplemental Life, Flexible Spending Accounts
*Group term life insurance – purchased and paid for by the city for employees up to 200% of annual salary.
*PRO Club – yearly $350 rebate for employee ($250 for spouse) towards health plan coverage pending completion of healthy lifestyle activities
Please refer to the Supplemental Benefits document and Retirement Plan for full details.
Submission Process:
Please submit a resume and cover letter ONLY to stars@fpca.com, no later than 12PM/Noon EST on Friday, January 30, 2026. All inquires should be directed to stars@fpca.com.
All applicants must complete a City of Gainesville application which can be found here. If you experience difficulty accessing the linked text, please copy and paste the following URL into your browser: https://cityofgainesville.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Careers/details/Assistant-Police-Chief_6549
Failure to submit application, resume, and cover letter will be considered an incomplete submission and will will not be accepted. Applicants to be considered in additional stages of the process will be contacted directly by the Florida Police Chiefs Association. Any applicant who fails to follow the directions of any stage of the STARS process or does not meet required deadlines will be disqualified.