City of Phoenix Police Chief Recruitment

​Phoenix is Accepting Applications for the Position of Police Chief​

The City of Phoenix seeks highly qualified applicants to be its next Police Chief. Applicants must be committed to professional, ethical, and accountable policing, and have extensive experience implementing contemporary policing principles and professional best practices.

The person chosen for this position must be able to inspire the confidence and trust of the City’s diverse communities and the department’s staff of more than 1,300 professional staff and 2,500 police officers, which is anticipated to grow to 3,125 sworn positions as authorized by the budget. 

The successful candidate will be able to form and lead strong, effective teams; develop efficient administrative processes that support the organization’s mission; grow and strengthen the agency; delegate responsibility; solve problems quickly; communicate clearly; and be committed to continuous organizational improvement — all while never losing sight of the ultimate goal: to deliver exceptional police service; to work collaboratively with our community and our employees as a unified team to foster the highest level of trust and safety; and to value, support, and invest in our employees.​

Application Process 

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To be considered for this exceptional career opportunity, submit your resume, cover letter, and a list of five work related references to: PhoenixPC@policeforum.org

Applications for the position will be accepted beginning Friday, April 11. Interested, qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. The deadline to apply is May 5, 2025.

The Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) is assisting with this process. Any questions should be directed to: Rebecca Neuburger, rcneuburger@gmail.com, (202) 997- 6287 or Antoinette Tull, antoinette@hurtlellc.com​, (804) 640-0323​.