Chief of Police-Myrtle Beach (SC)

About the role

The City of Myrtle Beach is seeking an accomplished and forward-thinking law enforcement executive to serve as its next Chief of Police. This role involves leading a highly visible, full-service municipal police department in one of the premier coastal tourism destinations in the southeastern United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Myrtle Beach Police Department in providing comprehensive policing services through various divisions.
• Manage complex public safety operations, coordinate large-scale events, and address crime reduction, staffing and retention, morale, organizational alignment, and community engagement.
• Collaborate with the City’s executive leadership team and report to the Assistant City Manager.

Requirements

• A minimum of ten years of sworn law enforcement experience, including at least five years in supervisory or command-level leadership positions within a full-service law enforcement agency of similar size and complexity.
• Experience managing complex public safety operations, coordinating large-scale events, or working in communities with significant visitor populations is highly desirable.
• A bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, public administration, business administration, or a closely related field is required.
• A master’s degree in a related discipline is preferred.
• Completion of advanced law enforcement leadership programs is highly desirable, including the FBI National Academy, Southern Police Institute Administrative Officers Course, PERF-SMIP, or a similar advanced leadership program.
• South Carolina Class I Law Enforcement Officer certification through the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy.

Benefits

This at-will executive position offers a salary range of $215,000 to $225,000, depending on qualifications and experience, along with a comprehensive executive benefits package and relocation assistance. The position remains open until filled, with optimal consideration given to candidates who apply by June 26, 2026. Early submission is encouraged.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $215,000 to $225,000, depending on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

The position is an at-will executive position that remains open until filled.

Contact Information

To apply, submit a cover letter, résumé, and references to [email protected]. To view and download the full brochure for the position, click here.

Confidential Inquiries

For confidential inquiries, contact: Public Sector Search & Consulting Ron Walsh, Senior Consultant (Ret. Police Chief and City Manager) (916) 789-9990 (Office) (516) 672-5031 (Mobile)

Additional Information

For more information, please visit: https://publicsectorsearch.com/recruitments/myrtle-beach-sc/