Montgomery Personnel Board

Deputy Police Chief (#CI8411)


Salary Information

Compensation plans are based on a multi-step progression system. The pay range reflects the entry level and maximum salary potential in the assigned pay grade.

**A starting salary may be negotiated and will be commensurate with education, training and experience in alignment with pay administration policies and Montgomery Personnel Board Rules & Regulations**

Pay Grade

PD7

Nature of Work

The fundamental reason this position exists is to serve as the second in command to the Chief of Police, ensuring continuity of leadership and effective management of the Montgomery Police Department. The Deputy Police Chief may serve as the Chief of Staff or Operations and assume department command in the Chief’s absence. The work responsibilities include policy development, budget administration, operational evaluation, supervision, and public relations. The Deputy Police Chief reports directly to the Chief of Police.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field, and twelve (12) years of law enforcement experience, including at least two years in a senior management role such as Major, in a Federal, State, County, or Municipal Police Agency in a jurisdiction similar to Montgomery. Qualifying education, training, and experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job will be considered. Must be Alabama POST Certified within one year of employment.

NOTE:  Qualifying education, training, and experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job will be considered. 

CLASS: CI8411; EST: 6/16/2025 8:19:00 AM; REV: 6/16/2025 8:19:00 AM;