Police Chief – City of Marina, CA

The City of Marina, CA is seeking a proactive, forward-thinking Police Chief to lead Marina Police Department into the future.  Located at the edge of the Pacific Ocean along the Monterey Bay Peninsula, Marina is a highly diverse city of just over 22,000 people.  Marina and the greater surrounding area are world-class destinations for outdoor recreation, tourism, and safe places to raise a family.  The City of Marina is a charter city with a Council/Manager form of government.  The City has a strong financial outlook, and both the City and the Police Department are experiencing growth. 

The Marina Police Department is a full-service law enforcement agency comprised of 29 sworn members and eight professional employees. Team members provide service to the City’s 10 square miles out of one station.  Critical tasks for the incoming Police Chief will be assessing and strategizing how the Department will meet a growing city’s needs and building and assigning staff accordingly.

Any combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job is qualifying. The minimum education requirement is a bachelor’s degree.  The minimum experience requirement is at least six years of progressively responsible police supervisory experience, including a minimum of three years of experience in a position with management responsibility.

The salary range for this position is $134,111—$228,962 annually.  Actual salary will be based on the experience of the successful candidate.  Excellent benefits are provided.

Filing Deadline: March 31, 2023
Resumes are acknowledged within 2 business days.