Tim Hacker was appointed Chief of Public Safety Services on July 18, 2018, with responsibilities to support the departments of Public Safety, Municipal Court and Las Vegas Fire & Rescue.

Hacker held the position of director of Parks and Recreation from May 2014 until accepting his current position. While with Parks and Recreation he focused on reestablishing a stand-alone department after it had been merged with Neighborhood Services as a result of the Great Recession.

Prior to joining the city of Las Vegas, Hacker has served communities in three states as a chief appointed officer including: city manager of North Las Vegas, 2011-2013; city manager of Mesquite, 2006-2011, city manager of Kewanee, Ill., 1997-2006; and city administrator of Humboldt, Iowa, 1991-1993.

Hacker also served municipal, county and regional jurisdictions as a planner. Hacker has a bachelor’s degree in community and regional planning from Iowa State University, and a master’s degree in public administration from Southern Illinois University. He is also a credentialed city manager from the International City County Managers Association.

In addition to his career in public service, Hacker enjoys fishing in the company of friends and family.