Do You Have What It Takes to Be Future Chief of Po...

What’s Happening

Here’s the thing: According to a new job listing, Elon Musk’s company town needs some law and order.

Does “protecting a commercial spaceport environment,” along with “critical infrastructure and high-value technology assets,” in a community “shaped , coastal ecology, and a pioneering spirit of exploration” sound like your dream job? Well why not apply to be the “future chief of police” of Elon Musk’s company town in Texas? (we’re not making this up)

As noted in a story last month on ValleyCentral.

The Details

Com , which is affiliated with Brownsville, Texas area TV news station KGBT, the city of Starbase (yes, it’s a real, incorporated city) approved an ordinance (yes, it has the authority to make laws) establishing a municipal police department. That will include a chief of police and eight officers, with that chief, according to ValleyCentral, elected ’s commission.

To that end, apparently, the city just published a job listing seeking applicants for a job titled Public Safety Director / Future Chief of Police. ” The rather puzzling hybrid title may stem from the sheer speed at which the institutional trappings of a city are being assembled in Starbase.

Why This Matters

The city was incorporated about ten months ago, has a mayor , and will be holding an election on May 2 of this year according to its site . ValleyCentral makes it sound like policing is a somewhat urgent matter in Starbase because a $3. 5 million contract with the Cameron County Sheriff fell through.

This could have major implications for how we use technology going forward.

Key Takeaways

• What were meant to be five-year positions as Starbase-based deputies weren’t appealing to potential recruits.
• ” Starbases ideal applicant, the ad says, is a “visionary, ethical, and innovative leader with unquestioned integrity.

The Bottom Line

” Starbases ideal applicant, the ad says, is a “visionary, ethical, and innovative leader with unquestioned integrity. ” But that ideal candidate will also “thrive in a startup-like environment.

What do you think about all this?