The recruitment period for San Gabriel’s next police chief has begun after former Chief Gene Harris’s departure to the city of Pasadena.
“I’m looking forward to selecting a new chief who will be an inspiring leader for our Police Department, understands the needs of a diverse community, and builds strong partnerships with our stakeholder groups,” City Manager Mark Lazzaretto said in a statement.
According to neighborhoodscout.com, San Gabriel is considered safer than 29% of U.S. cities but relative to California, San Gabriel has a crime rate that is higher than 39% of the state’s cities and towns of all sizes.
Eligibility for the San Gabriel chief position includes:
- at least five years of experience working as a police lieutenant for a local, county or state law enforcement agency
- a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, public administration or a closely related field
- P.O.S.T. Management Certification.
The recruitment is open to candidates both internally and externally. Applications will close 4 p.m. on April 21. Qualified candidates will undergo a multi-step screening and interview process, with a new police chief expected to be announced in the summer of 2023.
To learn more or to apply for the position, visit SanGabrielCity.com/Jobs.
“If any community members have questions regarding the recruitment process, I invite them to contact me and share their thoughts and concerns,” stated Lazzaretto.
