LA MESA HIRES TERI BLACK & COMPANY TO ASSIST WITH POLICE CHIEF REPLACEMENT SEARCH

La Mesa, CA…The City of La Mesa has hired executive recruiting firm Teri Black & Company (TBC) to conduct a nationwide search for its next Police Chief. TBC was selected following the issuance of a Request for Qualifications and evaluation process by the City. TBC has successfully recruited 10 police chiefs for California cities over the past 24 months.
 
TBC has been tasked with gathering feedback from the La Mesa community on its ideal qualities for the next Police Chief. Feedback will include input from the City Council, the Citizen Public Safety Oversight Task Force, City staff, the Police Department, and focus groups with community leaders. An online community survey will also be conducted.
 
The recruitment process is expected to take approximately 3 months. The fee for recruiting services will be $18,000 with an additional budget of $7,400 for reimbursable expenses.
 
For additional information on the recruitment process please click the following link:
https://www.cityoflamesa.us/1647/Police-Chief-Recruitment.