Chief of Police- Village of Colfax IL

VILLAGE OF COLFAX – CHIEF OF POLICE

PAY

Salary Range: $65,000–$80,000 annually

Salary dependent upon experience

Full-time, salaried position

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Certification through the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB)

• Prior law-enforcement supervisory experience

• Ability to meet the Village's 30-mile residency/response requirement

• Ability to work a salaried leadership schedule and respond to meetings, emergencies, evenings, and weekends as operational needs require

• Residence within 30 miles of Colfax is required

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Experience serving a rural community or working in/leading a small law-enforcement agency

• Experience developing and maintaining an annual police budget

• Collaborative leadership style and ability to work effectively with elected officials, Village employees, schools, partner agencies, and community residents

• Demonstrated record of building community trust, improving staffing and coverage, and balancing administrative responsibilities with visible police service

TIME OFF

• Paid leave benefits provided in accordance with the Village of Colfax Employee Policy

HEALTH & RETIREMENT BENEFITS

• Employer-paid health insurance following a 30-day waiting period

• Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) participation

• $20,000 life insurance benefit

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

• Take-home squad car for employees residing within the approved 30-mile radius

• No personal use of the take-home squad car

• Professional development opportunities

• Department equipment provided

• Professional allowances provided within the annually approved budget

WORK SCHEDULE

• Monday–Friday

• 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

• Attendance at regular monthly meetings

• Emergency/on-call response as needed

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Chief of Police serves as a hands-on working Chief responsible for both department leadership and operational police duties.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Supervising, scheduling, developing, and evaluating department personnel

• Maintaining dependable patrol and emergency coverage

• Participating directly in operational duties when needed

• Ensuring department policies, records, training, and practices comply with Illinois law, ILETSB requirements, Village ordinances, and approved directives

• Preparing and administering the annual police budget

• Planning equipment purchases, training, and staffing priorities

• Coordinating with McLean County dispatch, partner agencies, schools, and Martin Township stakeholders

• Advising the Mayor and Board of Trustees

• Building community trust through visible and accessible leadership

IMPORTANT DATES

Application Opens: August 17, 2026

Application Deadline: September 11, 2026, or until the position is filled

Candidate Next-Step Communication: September 14, 2026

Anticipated Start Date: November 2, 2026

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to:

Brad Park
Consultant
Midwest Public Safety Consulting Group LLC (MPSCG)

Email: [email protected]