Bordentown Township is seeking a forward-thinking, community-focused leader to serve as its Director of Police.
A job listing for the civilian position is posted on the township’s website. The person will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations, administration, and strategic direction of the Bordentown Township Police Department.
The move to create a director of police position follows Police Chief Nate Roohr’s retirement on Nov. 1 in efforts to ensure a smooth transition and continued leadership development within the department, officials said
The Director will report directly to the Township Administrator while guiding a team of approximately 30 sworn officers and six civilian employees, shaping the department’s vision for community engagement, public trust, and professional excellence.
The township is seeking a candidate with proven leadership in law enforcement with 10-plus years, including five years in a command role. A bachelor’s degree is required, a master’s degree is preferred. The candidate will have strong communication, budgeting and organizational development skills and show a commitment to data-driven and community-based policing, according to the job description requirements.
The position will instill executive-level command and control within the Bordentown Township Police Department. Anticipated salary range is $110,000 to $160,000.
Essential Functions:
- Serve in a civilian capacity, and shall be directly responsible for the efficient and routine- day-to-day operations of the Police Department and the development, review and revision of the administrative policies that support the delivery of public safety services.
- Develop a Strategic Plan outlining the shared priorities of the community, the Township Committee, and the Police Department.
- Oversee and participate in the development and administration of the Police Department budget; approve the forecast of funds needed staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; approve expenditures and implement budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary.
- Serve as a resource for law enforcement personnel, township staff and other organizations; coordinate information, resources, and work teams necessary to support a positive, productive and harmonious work environment.
- Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of the delivery of public safety services, methods and procedures by using quantitative data- driven policing strategies to foster smarter and more efficient allocation of law enforcement initiatives.
- Assess and improve existing systems, processes, and policies within the Police Department.
- Establishment and implementation of a training and mentoring program to establish a pool of candidates for promotions, including a future Chief of Police.
- Embrace inclusiveness and diversity in the workplace by implementing training, mentoring, and outreach programs with the goal of ensuring the Police Department is representative of the community.
- Represent the Police Department by regularly attending public meetings, civic club meetings, churches, schools, and other places of public gathering to explain the activities, functions, policies and goals of the Police Department, and to foster favorable improved relationships between the police and the community.
- Foster effective communication and positive relationships with the community as well as elected officials regarding the Police Department.
- Instill community policing, intelligence-led policing and problem-oriented policing philosophy throughout the Police Department.
- Utilize quantitative data driven policing strategies to support police operations.
- Responsible for the condition of the police station when on duty.
- Performs related duties as required.
The candidate selected for an appointment must successfully complete a physical examination and drug screen and an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.