Chief of Police, Town of Atlantic Beach
Directs, supervises, and coordinates administrative activities and operations of the Police Department. The Chief will be available “on-call” 24/7 to respond to police calls for service and/or emergency situations. Ensures that all laws and ordinances are enforced, policy and/or program directives issued by the town administrator or town council are successfully implemented and mandated protocols, guidelines, and polices are followed. Appoints and removes departmental employees with approval of the town administrator. Cooperates with local, county, state, and federal agencies.
Administers town and departmental personnel policies, classification, compensation, and evaluation of all department employees; prepares and implements general, special, and personnel orders, policy and procedure statements and guidelines, protocols, standard operation procedures, and other relevant directives. Signs off on all department performance evaluations and authorizes any monetary increments or payments, including bi-weekly payroll and overtime requests, petty cash disbursements, or funds in advance. Makes arrests and serves warrants, subpoenas, and other writs.
Cooperates with local, county, state, and federal agencies. Other duties may be assigned or required at the discretion of the town, including assignment to emergency operations duties. Understands various levels of government and police functions from the expertise and perspective of command. Ensures the police department’s compliance with all relevant directives concerning records retention and processing. Assists with annual reviews of the town’s emergency preparedness and operations plan.
Must possess or be able to acquire license and certification in Basic Law Enforcement from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy. Must possess and maintain a valid South Carolina driver’s license. Ability to speak, hear, and understand the written and spoken English language. Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl and perform these activities for intermittent and prolonged durations. Ability to use hands to manipulate, handle, and feel objects and reach with hands and arms.
Must maintain a residence in the state of South Carolina that is to be within a 30-minute commute to the Atlantic Beach Police Department, not necessarily within the town limits of Atlantic Beach. Physical Demands Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds of weight from various heights.
Ability to meet physical standards prescribed by the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy for completion of and certification in Basic Law Enforcement training. As the Chief of Police, you are expected to exercise due care and professionalism in all communications. Negligent communication with Town Council members or external parties may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination without pay. It is expected of you to follow the established chain of command in all official communications.
Provide resume and/or application to the email address: chennigan@townofatlanticbeachsc.com