Public Safety Director (Assistant City Manager)...

About the role

The City of Mableton, GA, is seeking its first-ever Public Safety Director (Assistant City Manager). This role reports directly to the City Manager and serves as a key member of the executive leadership team.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and executive oversight for all public safety initiatives within the City.
• Directly supervise the Police Chief and provide executive-level oversight of police operations.
• Serve as the City's lead official for emergency management, disaster preparedness, homeland security initiatives, public safety planning, and municipal facility security.
• Help establish the vision, organizational structure, staffing model, budget, operational framework, and long-term strategic direction for the new Police Department.
• Oversee the security and protection of all City facilities and assets.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, Political Science, or related field.
• Ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in law enforcement, emergency management, or public safety administration, including at least three (3) years in a senior management or executive role.
• Experience working within a municipal or governmental environment.
• A valid Georgia driver’s license or must be obtained by the time of hire.

Qualifications

• Visionary Leader – Ability to develop and communicate a compelling vision for public safety.
• Strategic Thinker – Anticipate future challenges and develop long-term solutions.
• Collaborative Relationship Builder – Build strong partnerships with various stakeholders.
• Proven Public Safety Executive – Extensive leadership experience in law enforcement, emergency management, public safety administration, or a related field.
• Emergency Management Professional – Strong understanding of emergency preparedness, disaster response, homeland security, continuity of operations, and crisis management principles.
• Builder of High-Performing Organizations – Create positive organizational cultures, develop future leaders, empower employees, and build teams committed to excellence and accountability.
• Exceptional Communicator – Clear, professional, and transparent communication with diverse audiences.
• Innovative Problem Solver – Embrace innovation, technology, and modern public safety practices.
• Ethical and Principled Leader – Highest standards of integrity, professionalism, accountability, and public service.
• Change Agent and Legacy Builder – Thrive in dynamic environments and help create a model public safety organization.

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Hiring range: $150,000 - $200,000.

Schedule

Not specified.

Contact Information

To apply, visit the recruitment webpage at: City of Mableton Public Safety Director Recruitment Page.
For inquiries, contact: Billy Grogan
Email: billy@sumterconsulting.com
Phone: 770-403-8086
Website: www.sumterlocalgovconsulting.com

Projected Timeline

• First Review of Resume: July 6, 2026
• Semi-Finalist Interviews: Mid July 2026
• Finalist Interviews: End of July 2026
• Background Check & Offer: First of August 2026