Salary

Depending on qualifications and experience

Location 

Westbrook City Hall, MN

Job Type

Police Chief, Full-Time

Department

Police Department

Opening Date

10/15/2025

Position Objective Position available: Chief of Police, Westbrook Police Department.  We are seeking dedicated individuals to serve and protect our community by enforcing laws and ordinances, arresting offenders, investigating crimes, and maintaining public order. This role requires strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to crime prevention, assisting the public, and ensuring the protection of life and property. Officers actively engage with residents, recognize public safety concerns, and work to create a safe and welcoming environment. 

Candidates must hold a license issued by or be eligible to be licensed by the Minnesota Police Officers Standards and Training Board (P.O.S.T.) by the time of appointment and pass all pre-employment requirements. 

If you’re ready to make a difference, apply today!

Essential Job Functions

• Enforce applicable federal/state laws and city ordinances.
• Enforce traffic laws and write citations/warnings for moving, mechanical, or safety violations.
• Work cooperatively with federal, state, county, and local law enforcement agencies and prosecutors.
• Respond to a wide variety of service calls requiring various problem-solving techniques, judgment, and appropriate use of force.
• Investigate crimes, traffic accidents, suspicious circumstances, and other calls for service, gathering evidence and documenting information.
• Direct traffic to assist motorists, place individuals under arrest (searches, give rights, questions, etc.), and assist investigators in follow-up investigations.
• Provide emergency medical service as a first responder at scenes of accidents or crimes.
• Promote positive department/community relationships, participating in crime prevention education and youth-related activities as assigned.
• Appear in court to testify in criminal, traffic, and civil trials, process arrested persons through the booking process, perform surveillance on person(s) or places, and patrol residential, business, and public areas by auto and foot.
• Actively engage in problem-solving with residents, business owners, and other citizens.
• Serve warrants, subpoenas, driver’s license pick-ups, etc., and process lost/stolen/found property.
• Inspect patrol vehicles for required equipment, keep patrol vehicles properly maintained, and participate in roll calls and department training.
• Provide support to representatives of other city departments on matters of common interest.
• Represent the police department at professional functions.

Meet with community members about identified concerns and participate in assigned organizations and committees.   

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Hold a license issued by or be eligible to be licensed by the Minnesota Police Officers Standards and Training Board (P.O.S.T.) by the time of appointment.
• Must meet all state-mandated requirements and local policies, such as a physical examination, psychological exam, and criminal background check.

Desired Qualifications

• Associate degree in law enforcement 

Bachelors in Criminal Justice or related field

• Experience in law enforcement as a Police Officer, Community Service Officer, Reserve Officer, or related private security work

Employer

City of Westbrook, (MN)

556 1^st Avenue

PO Box 367
Westbrook, Minnesota, 56183

Website

https://www.cityofwestbrookmn.com/