Jaden McCullick, Boscobel’s Chief of Police, has submitted his resignation to the city council.

McCullick cited work/life balance for his decision, one he reached in discussions with his wife and two teenaged children.

“You’re married to the job; you’re married to the phone. Balance is/was the main factor,” McCullick said, “being able to get away from the job when you’re not working.”

McCullick said he has accepted a supervisor position with the Department of Corrections.

The chief’s resignation is effective January 16, according to City Administrator Patricia Smith, who said McCullick has been in his position since December 2018.

“We’ll have a personnel committee meeting the first week of January, and we’ll hear recommendations from Jaden,” said Smith. His replacement, by statute, will be appointed by the council.

McCullick brought a steady and judicious approach to the job of building a force and managing the complexity of a modern police force.

“Times have changed, and we’ve had to grow and change, too,” McCullick said. “The department has come forward and grown professionally as a whole.

McCullick earned high praise from City Hall as well. “He’s been absolutely wonderful,” Smith said. “He will be greatly missed, but we certainly understand the opportunity he has and support him in that.”

For his part, McCullick will miss the camaraderie of the police force.

“The atmosphere Trish and Brenda have created in City Hall, and the officers here, made the decision a lot harder. There is a great group of people here,” he said.