Police Chief

About the role

The City of Statesboro, Georgia, is seeking an exceptional, progressive, and highly collaborative law enforcement leader to serve as its next Chief of Police.

Responsibilities

• Establish trusting relationships & enhance interagency collaboration
• Employee retention
• Recruitment & leadership succession planning
• Inclusive community policing & crisis protocol enhancement
• Data-driven crime prevention

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or a closely related field is required.
• A master’s degree is strongly preferred due to the academic nature of the university community.
• Must have ten (10) years of increasingly responsible law enforcement experience to include patrol, criminal investigations, supervision and top departmental management, including 5 or more years of increasingly responsible management experience at the rank of Captain or higher; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Must possess or be able to readily obtain a valid State of Georgia driver's license.
• Must fully meet or be capable of meeting all current certification requirements set forth by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Council.
• Residency within the city limits of Statesboro, GA is preferred for this position.

Qualifications

• Grounded street experience
• Facilitative, "walk-the-talk" leadership
• High emotional intelligence & keen problem-solver
• Cultural & historical awareness

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Ability to listen actively
• Ability to navigate public criticism and modern social media narratives
• Willingness to collaborate unselfishly with a diverse group of stakeholders

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits portfolio including health and dental insurance, flexible spending account, robust retirement package, end of the year bonuses, and a health clinic and fitness center for employees and their dependents.

Pay

The salary range for the position is $125,000 to $155,000. Starting salary is dependent on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

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