Police Chief
City of Brownsville

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.

Location: Brownsville, Texas
Salary: $168,000 - $214,000
Final filing date: Open Until Filled - First resume review on August 31, 2026
Please make sure to have your Resume, Cover Letter, and List of References ready for upload before you start the application process. One combined document that includes all three items is preferred.