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Chief of Police
PELHAM, ALABAMA
A path apart.
Pelham is home to Oak Mountain State Park, which is known
for its stunning views and a vast variety of outdoor activities.

THE
OPPORTUNITY
A search is underway to attract a highly qualified
candidate to lead the Pelham Police Department.
This is truly a rare and incredible opportunity to lead a
progressive law enforcement agency in a community that
supports and values its police officers. With 27 years of
policing under his duty belt, Police Chief Patrick S.
Cheatwood is retiring, effective March 1, 2023. The
department is also without a Deputy Chief after the recent
retirement of a veteran officer with 30 years of experience.
The City of Pelham is well known for its commitment to community-oriented policing
and seeks to continue fostering relationships built on trust while being progressive
toward the fight against crime and increasing public safety. Pelham is looking for a
Police Chief who is passionate about that mission. The strongest candidates are
excellent communicators who are comfortable holding themselves and their staff
accountable for advancing the department's mission.

CITY
GOVERNMENT
The City of Pelham operates under the Mayor/Council form of
government with a City Manager by ordinance.
The Pelham City Council sets the overall vision of the City and sets priorities through the
annual budget. The Council also approves ordinances, which become the City's local law.
The Mayor serves as the policy head of the City and appoints the Fire Chief and Police
Chief with City Council approval. The City Manager is responsible for the day-to-day
operation and leadership of the governmental functions in the City and serves as the
City's Chief Administrative Officer. The City Manager receives direction from and reports
to the City Council.
The City of Pelham has an exceptional
team of department heads whose
members appreciate the city
government's interdependent nature.
Trust is high in the group, and each
member is supported and encouraged
professionally and personally. Because of
this, we have recruited an outstanding
and diverse group of leaders. The team
includes veteran Pelham employees,
those with senior-level experience at
other municipalities, including
Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Alabaster,
Pensacola, Florida, and Buffalo, New York,
and industry experts from the private
sector fields of hospital administration,
engineering, and higher education.
Others are paying attention to the high-
caliber leadership team in Pelham and the
positive impact we are making in our
community. Pelham's previous Director of
Development Services was recently
appointed as the Shelby County
Engineer, and the former Director of
Parks and Recreation was recruited to
the City of Asheville, North Carolina, one
of the country's fastest-growing cities.

THE
COMMUNITY
Incorporated in 1964, Pelham is Shelby County's second-largest city
with more than 24,000 residents. Pelham boasts unmatched indoor and
outdoor recreational opportunities, a community-inspired school
system, and a diverse mix of businesses of all sizes. Our residents enjoy
an unparalleled quality of life.
Pelham, Alabama, is a recreation and
entertainment destination which helps
the City offer and maintain premier
amenities and services that enhance the
quality of life for those living, working,
and visiting the city.
Consistently ranked one of the safest
cities in Alabama, Pelham is recognized
as One of America's Best Small Towns
(Money Magazine), Best Suburbs to Buy
a House in America, Places to Live in
Alabama, and Places with the Best Public
Schools in Alabama (Niche). LIVING IN PELHAM
Extensive information regarding Pelham
and the investments in services and
amenities can be found on the City's Pelham is home to Oak Mountain State Park,
website, www.pelhamalabama.gov. Alabama's largest, at 11,584 acres. It draws nearly
780,000 visitors per year.
Ballantrae Golf Club is a favorite for residents and
visitors amongst public golf courses and was
recently ranked the 4th best public golf course in
Alabama (Best Things Alabama).
The Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena is home to
The Birmingham Bulls, a Southern Professional
Hockey League team, and boasts two NHL size
sheets of ice and more than 7,000 square feet of
banquet space.
The Pelham Racquet Club hosts an annual United
States Tennis Association Pro Circuit women's
tournament that attracts top players from around
the world.

BY THE
NUMBERS
POPULATION
24,318 14% increasesince 2010
MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD
INCOME
In 2019 dollars $80,510
TOTAL CITY POLICE
BUDGET BUDGET
$70M $10.8M

THE
DEPARTMENT
The Pelham community truly appreciates and supports its police! We
are consistently ranked one of the safest cities in Alabama thanks to
the professionalism, dedication, and bravery of the men and women of
the Pelham Police Department.
Pelham PD is also known for having the most highly trained officers and cutting-edge
technology in the state. Members are often called upon to assist other agencies with
investigations, many of which are high-profile. The City Council is highly supportive of
Pelham PD's mission and commitment to excellence. Business owners cite the quality of
our police and the availability of a quality workforce as the primary factors in choosing to
set up shop and call Pelham home.

The Pelham Police Department is a modern, progressive, full-service municipal law
enforcement agency dedicated to the ideal of providing superior police services to the
community it serves. It is made up of 73 sworn officers, 14 dispatchers, two records
clerks and one administrative employee.
The Chief of Police is responsible for the
leadership and overall management of
the police department, which is SPECIALTY UNITS
comprised of four operating divisions:
Patrol, Criminal Investigations,
Communications and Records, and
Administrative Services. Personnel from Emergency Services
some of these divisions also staff Evidence Technicians
specialty units that provide unique or Traffic Operations
specialized services as needed.
Motor Scouts
The Patrol Division is the most visible and Crisis/Hostage Negotiators
recognizable element of the Pelham K-9
Police Department. It is divided into two,
12-hour shifts that provide police SROs
services within the City of Pelham 24 Field Training Officers
hours a day, 365 days a year. Code Enforcement
The Criminal Investigations Division has Bike Patrol
the general responsibility of follow-up Honor Guard
investigations of all felony and serious
misdemeanor crimes committed within
the city limits.
The Communication & Records Division
consists of the Police & Fire 9-1-1
Dispatch Center and the Records Office,
which are responsible for dispatching
calls for service to police and fire units
and storage of police records for the
department and the public.
The Administrative Services Division is
responsible for research to develop,
update, and implement rules, regulations,
and general orders governing the
operation of the police department.
Additional duties include personnel
recruitment and retention, inspection
services, internal affairs, budgeting, and
accounting.

THE
POSITION
The Chief of Police is an integral member of the City's
leadership team and reports to the City Manager.
The Police Chief plans, directs, and controls patrol, traffic, criminal
investigation, and related police services and activities, and
supervises all department employees' training, assignments, and
discipline.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
The Chief is responsible for enforcing Prepares and manages the
all City ordinances and state department budget.
laws/regulations for which the Police
Department is accountable. Coordinates law enforcement
services with other agencies
Benchmarks the department against regarding new programs, special
best practices in law enforcement to department activities, and shared
develop and implement policies, services.
procedures, and effective community
policing techniques consistent with Serves others as a positive and
all applicable laws. encouraging energetic leader.
Employs intelligence-led policing Keeps the Mayor, City Manager and
strategies to determine the most City Council apprised of changes
effective and efficient use of impacting city safety and best
resources to achieve the policing practices.
department's mission.

IDEAL
CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will be a visionary who can enthusiastically
embrace challenges and opportunities for improvement.
Pelham is seeking a highly skilled decision-maker and developer of talent who can
ensure the Police Department moves forward to meet the future in an industry that
faces new challenges every day. The City is looking for the following skills, attributes,
and characteristics in the next Chief of Police:
SEASONED HUMBLE
An accomplished professional with An approachable leader who listens to
experience managing, supervising, all types of feedback, is willing to act,
evaluating, and mentoring others. and accepts responsibility for mistakes.
ALLY PROGRESSIVE
A team player who promotes An innovative thinker who understands
cooperation between the department the importance of technology as it
and community stakeholders. relates to modern-day policing.
UNIFIER STRATEGIC
A genuine individual who builds strong A visionary who will develop and
relationships within the Police implement a strategic focus on
Department, with the community, and increased public safety by utilizing
across all city departments. crime trends and data to support and
direct prevention efforts.

QUALIFYING
CRITERIA
EDUCATION
Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Psychology, Law Enforcement,
Police Science, Criminology, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related
field from a regionally accredited college or university. A Master’s degree in a relevant
field is preferred.
EXPERIENCE
A minimum of five years as a Police Chief in a similarly-sized jurisdiction or as a high-
level commander/administrator is required.
EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT COURSES
Graduation from the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy, Southern Police
Institute Administrative Officers Course or Command Officer Development Course,
Northwestern School of Police Staff and Command, or a comparable, comprehensive
police executive leadership program is preferred.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Within six (6) months of the hire date, the employee must establish primary residence
within a 35-mile radius of Pelham Police Headquarters and must possess and maintain a
valid driver’s license issued by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. All required
licenses and certificates, as mandated by local, state, and federal laws or as required
herein, must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
The current maximum salary is $156,805. Starting compensation is based on
qualifications and experience. The City provides an excellent array of benefits, including
Tier I retirement through the Retirement Systems of Alabama and health, dental, and
vision insurance. A complete list of benefits is available at www.pelhamalabama.gov.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Email your cover letter and resume to Human Resources Director Tracy Hill at
thill@pelhamalabama.gov. The first round of applications will be reviewed on January 20,
2023.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $156,805.00 per year

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