Chief of Police

Chief of Police

Full-Time Position

The Town of Luray is seeking a motivated and experienced individual to serve as Chief of Police. This position serves as the head of the police department and the emergency services coordinator; and is responsible for the leadership, administration, and overall operation of the department. The Chief of Police works closely with the Town Manager, Mayor, and Town Council to ensure the effective delivery of public safety services to the community.

Starting annual salary for the position is $80,000 – $85,000 DOQ, with full benefits. The Town is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and intends to select the candidate that best meets the needs of the Town and the needs of position offered. The position is 100% on-site presence – no remote work.

Benefits include membership in the Virginia Retirement System, and state Anthem Health Insurance, with medical, pharmacy, vision, and dental included. Life and health insurance benefits are valued at approximately $30,000 annually. The Town offers a competitive compensation package including paid leave and paid holidays.

The Chief of Police is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating law enforcement operations; developing departmental policies and procedures; supervising and evaluating personnel; managing departmental budgets; overseeing training and professional development; maintaining accreditation standards where applicable; and fostering positive relationships with community members, businesses, and other public safety partners. Community engagement is an essential element of this position.

The preferred candidate will have excellent leadership and communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with the community, elected officials, and town staff. The ideal candidate will be actively employed in law enforcement in a certified capacity and have an extensive (15+ years) law enforcement career with progressive experience and rank. Candidates need to have significant supervisory law enforcement experience at the rank of Lieutenant or higher with at least five (5) years of service in that rank. Successful candidates will have demonstrated experience in administration, personnel management, budgeting, inter-agency coordination, traffic and event management, and departmental operations. The preferred candidate will live in the Town of Luray or within Page County.

Knowledge of the Town of Luray, its citizens, organizations, community needs, and the surrounding Page County area is strongly preferred. Candidates must also possess knowledge of modern-day law enforcement practices, community policing strategies, criminal law, and departmental administration.

Applications will be accepted through July 31, 2026, at 5 p.m.

Please submit a Town police department employment application, resume, and references to the Town Manager via email at bchrisman@townofluray.com or deliver a copy to the Town Office at 45 East Main Street, Luray, VA 22835. The police department application form and a full job description are available at the Town Office or can be found on our website at www.townofluray.com.