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The Village of Bayside, Wisconsin is seeking a dynamic candidate who demonstrates strong leadership and supervisory skills for its next Police Chief.

The Police Chief will provide leadership within the Department, manage and supervise the administrative functions within the Department, protect the public and their property from crime, enforce all local ordinances and laws, and discharge that duty in an immediate and intelligent response to any emergency.

The ideal candidate will be a leader of high integrity, with collaborative, interpersonal and leadership skills; a strategic-thinking professional, with personnel management skills; must be innovative in problem-solving, strong organizational skills, team building and the ability to promote positive and productive relationships with staff, community members and elected officials.

Minimum education should include a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. A master’s degree is preferred. Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board certification or the ability to obtain Law Enforcement Standards Board certification. Certification from the FBI National Academy, Southern Police Institute, Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command, or other law enforcement executive leadership course is preferred. At least ten (10) years of law enforcement experience, and at least five (5) years of command-level experience with leadership in all areas of police operations and community policing, previous chief experience preferred. Equivalent experience/qualifications will be considered.

This position requires a valid Wisconsin Driver’s license and applicant must successfully pass a background check and drug test.

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The Village of Harrison is looking to hire a Finance Director to lead their finance team.

Interested candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field with 3-6 years experience in governmental accounting, investing and department management.

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The position of Fire Chief is responsible for the administrative oversight, visioning, leadership, planning, budgeting, coordination, and management of the Department. The Fire Chief directs and administers the overall operations, programs, development, and promotion of the Department, its systems, resources, programs, and responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will be a strong leader who earns respect from the department members, a forward-thinking leader who plans for change and growth, intuitive listener with problem solving and organizational skills, experienced in personnel/union management, has strong verbal and written communications skills, experienced in budget preparation and administration, establishes a healthy relationship within the fire department, the village employees, the elected officials, the public and surrounding agencies.

Minimum education should include a Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Science, Fire Administration, Emergency Management, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field required with 10 years’ experience in fire suppression or emergency services.  Five years of directly related, progressively responsible administrative and supervisory experience at the rank of Lieutenant or higher.  Preferred education – master’s degree.
Must have WI State Certified Fire Officer 1 Fire Officer 2 and WI Fire Emergency Instructor 1 certifications upon hire.  National Incident Management System (NIMS) training is required including ICS 700, ICS 100, ICS 200, ICS 300, and ICS 400.

The applicant must pass a criminal and financial background check, hold a valid Wisconsin driver’s license, and meet residency requirements.

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