Moberly opens applications for police chief position

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

The City of Moberly has opened applications for its chief of police.

The city made the announcement Wednesday on its Facebook page and included a link to apply. Former Police Chief Troy Link announced his retirement at the end of March.

The city wrote that it would conduct a comprehensive search for its next chief after conducting an internal needs assessment.

“The Chief will foster a culture of trust, officer wellness, and consistent decision-making while advancing a vision of modern, community-oriented policing,” the job posting reads. “The Chief is expected to lead with honesty, communicate effectively, and act decisively in alignment with the department’s mission and the values of the City of Moberly.

The application was posted at 2 p.m. Wednesday and the posting states that it will be open until it’s filled. The salary range is $80,000-$92,000, the job posting shows.