CITY OF LAFAYETTE EXTENDS SEARCH FOR CHIEF OF POLICE 

Lafayette, LA – The City of Lafayette is extending its search for a new Chief of Police to broaden the recruitment process and promote the new compensation package aligning with industry standards and reflective of the responsibilities associated with serving a community of Lafayette’s size and complexity. The newly adopted salary range is $150,000 to $170,000 for FY2024-2025. 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 here or the formal job description here. 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.

How to Apply:

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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