Civic Leadership Search Partners

A NATIONAL SEARCH IS UNDERWAY

Chief of Police

FOR The City of Lauderhill, Florida

The Opportunity

The City of Lauderhill, Florida, is conducting a national search for a progressive, community-focused, and accomplished law enforcement executive to serve as its next Chief of Police. This opportunity follows the planned retirement of Chief Constance Stanley, who concludes a distinguished law enforcement career spanning more than three decades, including nearly ten years leading the Lauderhill Police Department.

About Lauderhill

Located in the heart of Broward County within the South Florida metropolitan region, Lauderhill is a culturally rich and diverse community of approximately 75,000 residents. Known for its strong neighborhoods, community pride, and strategic location near Fort Lauderdale and Miami, the City continues to invest in redevelopment, public safety, parks, recreation, and quality-of-life initiatives.

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Government Structure

Lauderhill is led by City Manager Kennie Hobbs, Jr., a respected public servant whose career with the City spans more than three decades. Operating under the Commission-Manager form of government, the Chief of Police reports directly to the City Manager and serves as a key member of the executive leadership team.

The Department

The Lauderhill Police Department is a professionally accredited agency with approximately 138 sworn officers and 58 professional staff members dedicated to proactive policing, community partnerships, and organizational excellence.

The Ideal Candidate

The City seeks a visible, ethical, and collaborative leader with strong interpersonal skills, sound judgment, and demonstrated success in community engagement and organizational leadership.

The ideal candidate will possess significant command-level law enforcement experience, a participative management style, and the ability to effectively lead within a complex and evolving environment.

Experience in community-oriented policing, recruitment and retention strategies, emerging technologies, and modern policing practices is highly desirable.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience Requirements

☐ Minimum of ten years upper command-level law enforcement experience
☐ Service at the rank of lieutenant or above
☐ Minimum of three years as a Chief or Assistant Chief in a comparable agency

Education Requirements

☐ Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, public administration, or related field required
☐ Master’s degree highly desirable
☐ Advanced executive leadership training highly desirable

Compensation & Benefits

The City offers a highly competitive executive compensation and benefits package, including relocation assistance. Florida’s lack of a state income tax further enhances the overall compensation opportunity.