Police Chief

Salary: $168,000.00 - $214,000.00 Annually
Location : Brownsville, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: ES-2639
Department: City of Brownsville
Opening Date: 07/27/2026
Closing Date: 8/31/2026 11:59 PM Pacific


About the Position
The City of Brownsville Police Department is seeking a Police Chief , this exceptional law enforcement executive will inherit a department that is financially strong, operationally stable, technologically advanced, and deeply respected by both its employees and the community. Over the past seven years, Brownsville has intentionally transformed its Police Department into a modern organization grounded in accountability, innovation, constitutional policing, and a philosophy that guides every decision: Service from the Heart.

Qualified candidates will possess:

• Twenty (20) years of progressively responsible commissioned law enforcement experience
• Seven (7) years of executive or command-level leadership experience
• Demonstrated success leading a full-service law enforcement organization
• Experience with budgeting, strategic planning, labor relations, and organizational development
• Experience working within Texas civil service and collective bargaining environments is highly desirable
• Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Master Peace Officer Certification
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred
• Graduation from a nationally recognized executive law enforcement leadership program such as the FBI National Academy, LEMIT Leadership Command College, FBI-LEEDA, IACP Leadership in Police Organizations, or equivalent.

Supplemental Information


The position will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interested candidates are encouraged to apply early. To be considered, please submit your resume, cover letter, and a list of six professional references through the CPS HR Consulting Executive Search website:

For additional information or a confidential discussion regarding this exceptional career opportunity, please contact:

Abby Ackers
Senior Executive Recruiter
CPS HR Consulting
Please see job announcement for details.