Description

The City of Huber Heights, Ohio, is seeking a well-qualified and demonstrated leader as its next Chief of Police.  The city is located in northeastern Montgomery County and bridges into southern Miami County.  Huber Heights is a community of approximately 43,590 residents, incorporated as a city in 1981.  Its residents enjoy a high quality of life and are served well by a progressive and efficient full-service city government.  

The Chief of Police is an appointed position and reports directly to the City Manager/Public Safety Director.  The Police Division is led by the Chief of Police, supported by a command staff of a Deputy Chief and two Lieutenants.  The division has 60 sworn officers and 26 civilian staff and has an operating budget of $13,855,920.  

The selected candidate will be responsible for administrative oversight, visioning, leadership, planning, management, and budgeting. The candidate will foster a culture of innovation and provide leadership in attracting, retaining and developing an engaged workforce in the delivery of superior services to City residents and businesses and be responsible for providing quality, professional police service to the community.    

The next Chief will be responsible for adhering to and promoting a Code of Ethics and enforcing high ethical standards to maintain public trust, uphold the law, and lead with integrity.  The ideal candidate will strengthen organizational systems, reinforce professional culture, and guide the Division through continued growth while ensuring accountability through clear policies, consistent supervision, and transparent processes.  The candidate will have strong administrative, fiscal management, and oversight skills and the moral courage to guide the Division’s continued evolution with professionalism and integrity.  

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, public administration, or closely related field with a minimum of ten (10) years progressively responsible experience in police service and a minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated supervisory experience as Chief, Deputy Chief, or other equivalent rank one level below Chief in a law enforcement agency; or an equivalent combination of education and experience to provide sufficient evidence of the successful performance of the essential functions of the job.  Candidate must be a certified Peace Officer in the State of Ohio or eligible for certification reinstatement.  An equivalent certification from another state to qualify for reciprocity may be considered.  Most possess a valid Ohio Driver License.  Master’s degree in criminal justice, public administration or closely related field preferred.  Completion of management level programs also preferred.   

Prior to appointment, the candidate must submit to an extensive background investigation and pre-employment testing to include physical and drug screening.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary Range: 118,996 to $166,587 (salary is dependent on qualifications and experience)
• Vacation accruals are based on full time service with an Ohio political subdivision (25 + years is 259.22 hours (32 days per year)
• 24-hours of Personal Leave each year (pro-rate on hire date)
• Accrue 5.00 hours of sick leave per pay period (130 hours per year) max 1285 hours with cash out of excess hours at 1:3
• 12 paid Holidays
• Medical Insurance premium is 100% paid by the city.   Health Savings Account or Health Reimbursement Arrangement available with generous city contributions.
• $50,000 Life Insurance (AD&D) paid 100% by the city with the option of voluntary insurance on spouse and dependent paid by the employee  
• Dental and Vision insurance offered at 90% premium paid by the city

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a detailed resume, cover letter and at least three professional references (including names, email address and phone numbers) not later than April 15, 2026, to Kathryn Knisley, Human Resources Director, at kmknisley@hhoh.org   Interview(s) are expected to be conducted in late April 2026. 

 The City of Huber Heights is an equal opportunity employer which recruits, appoints, assigns, and disciplines all employees or potential employees on the basis of merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnic heritage, disability, or any factor precluded by applicable laws.

Please visit www.hhoh.org Human Resources Employment Opportunities to view the Chief of Police Recruiting Brochure and the Job Description.