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The City of Stamford, CT
invites your interest in the position of
Police Chief
Introduction and eight in the Fortune 1000. The dense
number of corporate headquarters is unrivaled
The City of Stamford is seeking a strong, com- in the state, and uncommon for a city of its
passionate leader who can build on a tradition size. Stamford is a city rich in cultural diversity
of deep community engagement and inspire the that features a rapidly growing tech startup
confidence of the community and police officers community, a strong health care system, top-tier
as the city’s Police Chief. The successful candi- schools, an unemployment rate well below the
date will have exceptional management skills federal and state levels, and residential options
and a proven record of implementing commu- for all ages and income levels.
nity-focused solutions to public safety problems, Stamford is often called the “Gateway to
and a demonstrated ability to effectively engage Connecticut,” given its proximity to New York
with a diverse community. City (with Metro North express trains to Grand
The City of Stamford has retained the Central Station in 48 minutes). Amtrak Acela
Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) to Express trains run from Stamford to Boston;
assist in the search for its next Police Chief. Philadelphia; Baltimore; Washington, DC; New-
ark International Airport; and Providence. The
Stamford Transportation Center also features
The City of Stamford Greyhound, Peter Pan, and CT transit buses as
With a population of 129,000, Stamford is well as taxi and corporate shuttle services. This
Connecticut’s third-largest city and is expected connectivity allows people to commute to and
to become the second-largest in 2019. Stamford from Manhattan, New Haven, Greenwich, and
has an impressive number of corporate head- Westchester, NY. Stamford is the second busiest
quarters, including three Fortune 500 companies Metro North Station on any line and on any day
Photos courtesy of John9474/Wikimedia Commons.
of the week, only after Grand Cen- spoken in the Stamford School years which add to its capabilities
tral Terminal. District. in crime detection, response and
Stamford’s vibrant nightlife, protection for the City’s visitors
events, and high-quality housing and residents. The Department
Stamford Police continues to hire new officers on
allow it to attract young people who
desire a higher quality of life. The Department a regular basis. The Department
excellent schools, unique neighbor- has nearly completed its transition
With a budget of over $59 million,
hoods, and extensive employment from the older Crown Victoria
the Stamford Police Department
opportunities enable Stamford to Police Interceptor to the newer Ford
has 287 sworn police officers and 23
keep them once they start families Police Interceptor. A new Hostage
professional staff members.
and businesses. Negotiation Team vehicle has been
Based on crime statistics, purchased. Enhancements have
35% of Stamford residents were Stamford is the safest city in Con-
born outside the United States. been made to the Emergency 911
necticut, the 6th safest city in the system to improve police response,
Stamford has always welcomed Northeast Region (which includes
immigrants and is dedicated to and an E-ticket system is now in
all of New England, New York, place which will help eliminate
ensuring that all are welcome and New Jersey and Pennsylvania) and
treated with dignity and respect. duplication, improve speed, and
the 17th safest city in the nation reduce paperwork. The Depart-
Stamford is an important among cities with populations ment is beginning its Body-Worn
residential suburb in one of the over 100,000. The Department is Camera Program, and has added
highest per-capita income areas firmly committed to a collabora- Trauma bags to all patrol cars. The
of the United States. However, in tive, cooperative, and interactive Department continues to con-
some ways, Stamford is a tale of two community policing philosophy. duct enhanced training on active
cities. The 2015 median household District Captains and Patrol Com- shooter incidents, crisis interven-
income in the Stamford metropol- manders regularly attend meetings tion, advanced life-saving, and
itan area was $79,359, which was with neighborhood and commu- counter-terrorism.
higher than the median income of nity groups. These meetings are an
$70,331 for households in Con- The Department pro-
integral part of many community
necticut. In spite of this level of vides a host of services that go
functions, providing a forum for
per capita income, 55% of children well beyond traditional police
citizens to express their concerns
in public schools receive free or responses, including:
and work with the Department to
reduced lunch and 43% of children identify and solve issues before they • The “Gun & Crime Stopper”
speak a language other than English become crime problems. program offers rewards for anon-
at home. There are 67 languages The Department has made ymous information that leads to
several improvements in recent an arrest.
• The “SecureCam” program
encourages private and commer-
cial security camera owners to
register their cameras with the
Department, so police can quickly
identify surveillance cameras that
may have captured video footage
of incidents that the police are
investigating.
• The “Coffee with a Cop” program
offers citizens an opportunity to
sit down and speak with an officer
informally about local issues.
Stamford, CT 2 Chief of Police Profile
• The “Gun Buy-Back” program
allows individuals to turn in
unwanted firearms and other
weapons to the police with no
questions asked.
• The “Drug Turn-In” program
allows individuals to turn in
unwanted medication for safe
disposal.
The Department has a long
history of working with local ser-
vice providers to meet the needs of
residents, such as Child Guidance,
which assists at-risk youths; the
Domestic Violence Crisis Center,
which assist victims of intimate
approve all expenditures of funds. Public Safety. The Director of Public
partner violence; and the Domus
A six-member Board of Finance, Safety is appointed by, and serves
Foundation, which assists youths
elected to staggered three-year at the pleasure of the Mayor. The
through programs like the Girls
terms with provisions for represen- Chief is appointed by the Mayor
Leadership Program and the Juve-
tation of two major political parties, with the consent of the Board of
nile Review Board.
establishes fiscal policy and must Representatives.
The City is in the final stages approve all expenditures of funds.
of construction for a new state-
The City administers a Civil
of-the-art police facility, and the The Ideal Candidate
Service System, including hiring,
department is expecting to move in
promotional and competitive The Police Chief, who reports to
the coming months.
examinations and disciplinary the Director of Public Safety, must
The Stamford Police Associ- actions. In addition, the Civil possess:
ation represents all police officers Service System conducts training
through the rank of captain. The • Demonstrated competencies
programs and maintains employee leading the development and
current union contract expires on benefit programs.
June 30, 2019. implementation of effective,
community-engaged policing
The Police Chief strategies.
City Governance • A professional and personal track
Structure The Chief has complete respon-
record that demonstrates align-
sibility for the policy and opera-
ment with the Stamford Police
The chief executive officer of the tional management of the Police
Department’s culture and ethos
City is the Mayor, who is elected to Department. This position requires
of community engagement and
a four-year term of office. Mayor exceptional management skills, a
collaborative problem-solving.
David Martin began his second proven record of implementing
term on December 1, 2017. The community-focused solutions • Extensive experience in the many
legislative function is performed by to public safety problems, and a aspects of contemporary polic-
a 40-member Board of Represen- demonstrated ability to engage and ing practices in a diverse urban
tatives whose members are elected, build trust with a diverse commu- community.
two from each of twenty districts, nity. Excellent communication, • The ability to inspire confidence
for four-year terms. The Board negotiation, planning, budgeting, and serve as a role model and rep-
of Representatives adopts ordi- and management skills are required. resentative of the police depart-
nances and resolutions and must The Chief reports to the Director of ment and the city.
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and experience that provides the
necessary knowledge, skills and
abilities to perform the job will be
considered. Additional specialized
leadership education, such as the
Senior Management Institute for
Police (SMIP) or the FBI National
Academy, is preferred. The success-
ful candidate must be able to obtain
certification as a police officer from
the State of Connecticut.
Salary and Compensation
• Strong interpersonal skills, and • Cultural awareness and Salary Range: $130,000-$156,000
a demonstrated commitment sensitivity. DOQ, plus a very competitive
to being visible, available, and • A commitment to increasing fringe benefits package.
approachable within the depart- the diversity of the department
ment and in the community. throughout the organization.
• An excellent ability to commu- The Process
• Extensive experience in budget
nicate with all stakeholders, in management and labor relations. The Police Executive Research
person, in group settings, and Forum (PERF) is assisting the city
using social media. • An understanding of and com-
mitment to the recommendations in the selection process. PERF will
• A willingness to listen and be contained in the Final Report of recruit and perform initial assess-
responsive to ideas generated the President’s Task Force on 21st ments of candidates. The most qual-
by City of Stamford stakehold- Century Policing. ified applicants will be contacted by
ers, and commitment to effec- the PERF, and a select group may be
tive communication with the • A proven commitment to staff recommended for onsite interviews.
community. development and progressive
department-wide training that is
• Experience and demonstrated consistent with and responsive to To Apply
success building strong relation- the needs of the community.
ships of trust, mutual understand- Qualified candidates should apply
ing, and accountability with other • A commitment to leading an by March 15, 2019 with cover letter,
city officials, within the commu- open and transparent police résumé, and a list of five references
nity, among rank and file officers, department. in confidence to:
and with local and regional public • An understanding of and inter- StamfordPC@policeforum.org
safety partners. est in the appropriate role of
technology solutions to support Stamford is an Equal Employ-
• Demonstrated commitment
and enhance the work of the ment Opportunity Employer.
to and experience with engag-
ing with youth and immigrant department. Women and minority candi-
communities. dates are encouraged to apply.
The position requires a four-
If you have any questions
• Exceptional organizational and year college degree, progressively
regarding this opportunity, or
management skills, including the responsible command-level expe-
a recommendation of a col-
ability to maintain a strong lead- rience in policing in an urban
league, please contact: Rebecca
ership team in light of upcoming community, and knowledge of best
Neuburger at rcneuburger@gmail.
retirements and an increasingly practices in policing. However, an
com or (202)997-6287.
young officer corps. equivalent combination of training
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