POLICE CHIEF

About the role

The City of South Fulton, Georgia is seeking an accomplished and visionary law enforcement executive to serve as the next Chief of Police. The position comes at an important and transformative moment for the department, which is committed to strengthening internal trust, enhancing operational effectiveness, and ensuring the highest levels of community safety.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement goals, policies, and programs that promote efficient operations consistent with modern best practices.
• Lead thoughtful policy modernization efforts that reinforce accountability, elevate professional standards, and promote a culture of integrity throughout the organization.
• Provide strategic direction, manage personnel and fiscal resources, oversee departmental performance, and ensure effective law enforcement operations.
• Guide the Department through continued growth while ensuring accountability through clear policy, consistent supervision, transparent processes, and well-designed governance structures.
• Strengthen organizational systems, reinforce professional culture, and align the Department with nationally recognized professional standards.
• Be a disciplined and credible communicator, aligning stakeholders and advancing contemporary policing strategies that balance public safety with transparency.
• Guide the Department’s continued evolution with professionalism and integrity, drawing on executive experience in a mid-size or major metropolitan agency.

Requirements

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, public administration, or related field.
• Must have ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in law enforcement, including management/command level experience as a Chief of Police, Assistant or Deputy Chief, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.
• Must possess or acquire and maintain Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Certification.
• Requires a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

Qualifications

A distinguished record of executive leadership, high integrity, and a collaborative management style are essential qualities for this role. The ideal candidate will bring strong administrative, fiscal management, and oversight skills, along with the moral courage to guide the Department’s continued evolution with professionalism and integrity.

Skills

Strong communication skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse communities are crucial for success in this role.

Benefits

This at-will position has a salary range from the midpoint of $196,333 to a maximum of $238,440 and is augmented by an excellent benefits package. Salary placement will depend on qualifications. Further details about benefits may be obtained through Public Sector Search & Consulting, Inc.

Pay

This position has a salary range from the midpoint of $196,333 to a maximum of $238,440.

Schedule

This is an at-will position.

Contact Information

Applicants should submit a compelling cover letter, resume, and a list of references via email at apply@publicsectorsearch.com. The first review of candidates will occur on April 17, 2026.