Jefferson City Police Chief to retire

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ)

Jefferson City Police Chief Roger Schroeder plans to retire.

He's led the department since 1999.

Schroeder's resignation will be effective on March 19th but in a letter sent to city officials, Schroeder said he would remain in the position until a replacement is found.

The city posted a link to an application to be his replacement on its Facebook just after five tonight.

To be considered applications must be submitted online by March 20th.

It has a posted salary range of $90,000 to $135,000.