Salary : $134,097.60 - $194,459.20 Annually
Location : 7215 JANES AVE, WOODRIDGE
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:Department: POLICE DEPARTMENT
Opening Date: 07/27/2026
Closing Date: 8/7/2026 11:59 PM Central
Examples of Duties The Deputy Chief is a sworn position that plans and administers directly and through mid-level supervisory personnel, the effective management and delivery of quality services for the Police Department. This position participates in the investigation and resolution of Village resident and employee concerns and complaints. This position ensures personnel documentation is maintained in accordance with Department, Village and regulatory agency requirements. The Deputy Chief enforces departmental and Village policies and procedures ensuring integrity and consistency.
Typical Qualifications Qualified individuals will be expected to have advanced leadership skills in a unionized environment with at least three (3) years of supervisory experience and formalized command training. Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field required. Candidates must demonstrate strong skills and/or experience in community policing, public relations, customer service, community organizations, gang prevention and crime intervention strategies. Problem solving, flexibility, initiative and communication/ interpersonal skills are needed with a team-management orientation. The successful candidate will have a high regard for community values, particularly the values emanating from a diverse community. The hiring process for this position will include preparing a written response to a series of questions, an oral interview process, a review of past performance and other assessment exercises.
Supplemental Information The current salary range is $134,097.60 - $194,459.20. Starting rate is dependent upon qualifications.
This is currently posted as a promotional opportunity for current Village of Woodridge employees only.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Regularly scheduled Part-time employees receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.
To learn more details, visit our benefits page.
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Are you a current Village of Woodridge employee?
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Select the response below that best represents your highest completed level of education in criminal justice or a related field.
- High School Diploma
- Some college courses, but no degree obtained
- Associates Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
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Select the response that demonstrates the number of years of supervisory experience and formalized command training that you have.
- 0- 2 Years of Supervisory Experience
- 3 - 5 Years of Supervisory Experience
- 6 - 9 Years of Supervisory Experience
- 10+ Years of Supervisory Experience
Required Question
