Albemarle County released a survey today to gather citizen input in their search to find a replacement for current Police Chief John Miller, who will retire September 30. The survey consists of six free response questions and will be open for two weeks. The county has yet to announce a date for the appointment of a new chief, but the deadline for applications is September 3.
Questions include an evaluation of the current state of Albemarle county police and the amount of experience the new chief should have. According to the job opening posted on the county’s human resources website, the salary for the new chief ranges from $85,826 to $137,320—a difference of as much as $50,000, based on the new chief’s experience and qualifications.
Miller has been the Albemarle County Police Chief for 21 years, during which time he worked with county police on cases including a 2006 plot to use explosives in Western Albemarle High School, Albemarle High School or both.