Lafayette Reporter

The City of Lafayette is extending its search for a new Chief of Police to broaden the recruitment process and promote a new compensation package. The newly adopted salary range for FY2024-2025 is set between $150,000 and $170,000. Applications must be submitted by Thursday, October 23, 2024.

“We are focused on putting someone in place for the long-term,” notes Mayor-President Monique B. Boulet. “We’ve been through quite a bit of turmoil over the last few years; our community needs a solid, fair and healthy process in selecting our next police chief.”

The administration has collected and implemented best practices from the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) and is officially under contract for continued support of the selection process. Current applicants are asked to resubmit their applications for official purposes.

Detailed information about the position, including qualifications, can be found in the Chief of Police profile or the formal job description. Applicants must first meet the required steps and expectations of the Lafayette Fire and Police Civil Service Board and the Office of State Examiner before proceeding to the Review Committee and Mayoral interviews.

The Office of the Mayor-President remains dedicated to transparency throughout this process and will continue to provide updates as the search progresses.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume, a cover letter, and professional references to applicant@lafayettela.gov. Include “Lafayette Chief of Police” in the job interest subject line.

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