City of Madison, FL seeks applicants for Police Chief
The position will include, among other duties, Responsible management, administrative and technical police work in the direction of personnel and activities of the police department. The Chief of Police is directly accountable to the City Manager.
For a job application and job description, go to www.cityofmadisonfl.com or contact Lanée Pike, Human Resources, at 850-973-5138 Applications, including references, must be submitted to Human Resources, City of Madison, 321 SW Rutledge Street, Madison, FL 32340. Write “Police Chief Vacancy” on the envelope. Job applications and references can also be emailed to lanee.pike@cityofmadisonfl.com type “Police Chief Vacancy” in the subject line of the email. The deadline for submission of job applications and references is April 10, 2026. Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license (or acquire one within six months of hire date), High school graduation or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma, Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology, Law Enforcement or related field, ten years in law enforcement and responsible administrative positions, and pass a physical exam, background check and drug test.
The City of Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Printable Version of Job Application
Job Description Document for Chief of Police, City of Madison, Florida

