Police Chief

The Police Chief position is open due to the retirement announcement of Greg Peterson following a 15-year career with Grand Chute. Chief Peterson will remain on staff until the selection process is complete. This executive-level, sworn law enforcement position is responsible for leadership, direction, supervision, and representation of the Town of Grand Chute Police Department and its employees. Work involves supervising department activities; formulating and enforcing department rules, policies, and performance standards; establishing department goals and objectives; engaging in strategic planning; overseeing fiscal activities of the organization, including preparing and justifying department budgets; administering personnel practices, including hiring, promotion, and discipline; publicly representing the police department and the Town of Grand Chute; and serving as a member of the Town’s management team. A summary of the duties and responsibilities is noted on the right with the approximate percentage of time. The full position description, position profile with instructions of how to apply, is available on our website at https://www.grandchutewi.gov/government/page/employment-opportunities/

Leadership & Supervision, 20%

Review & Evaluate personnel performance, 5%

Labor Relations, 5%

Personnel practices, 10%

Fiscal management/budgeting, 5%

Compile accreditation compliance documentation, 5%

Strategic planning, 5%

Establish goals & objectives, 5%

Confer with appointed and elected Town officials on public safety matters, 10%

Identify/anticipate and address community problems, 10%

Community/professional outreach, 10%

Produce or review policies, reports, memos, and correspondence, 10%

The Police Chief directly supervises two captains, and one executive assistant.

Compensation & Benefits

The full salary range is $118,560 to $152,422, with the expected hiring range of $118,560 to $135,491, DOQ.

Benefits include: employer contribution of 15.01% into the WI Retirement System; State of WI Health Insurance, Vision Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance; and 100% employer-paid premiums for Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, and Income Continuation Insurance. In addition, we offer paid holidays, sick leave (accumulation to 960 hours), sick leave incentive program, vacation leave, employee assistance program, education reimbursement, professional development, and employee wellness and fitness coaching program. The Town is a qualifying employer under the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.