Chief of Police, City of Cayce
Under limited supervision, administers and oversees all operations of the Police Department for the City of Cayce, including police, dispatch, animal control and park rangers. Supervises senior command staff and other staff to ensure that all departmental operations are properly maintained and implemented. Ensures the maintenance of a positive and cooperative relationship between the department and the community it serves. Reports to the City Manager/Deputy City Manager. Residence requirement: To reside/relocate in the Cayce City limits within one year of employment.
Performs related professional, supervisory and administrative work as required. Administers and oversees all operations of the Police Department for the City of Cayce. Supervises directly, or through subordinate supervisors, a large staff of professional and support employees; supervisory duties include instructing, assigning and reviewing work, planning, maintaining standards, coordinating activities, allocating personnel, acting on employee problems, selecting new employees, recommending and approving transfers/promotions, discipline and termination and recommending salary increases.
Ensures compliance of subordinates with departmental and state training requirements. Plans, develops and implements strategic plans for the development, effectiveness and efficiency of departmental activities and objectives. Develops and ensures implementation of policies and procedures to govern the activities of the department; sets and enforces policy for performing the legal function of the office. Directs and participates in the preparation of the annual operating budget and in the control and expenditure of appropriations. Testifies in civil and criminal court as necessary.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, business, public administration, emergency management or other relevant field, with fifteen (15) years of experience in law enforcement, at least five (5) of which have been at the senior management level. Advanced knowledge of law enforcement and police investigations theory, practice, and administration to oversee planning and implementation of police field operations and to prepare reports/analyses, policies and budgets at a level generally acquired through the completion of basic law enforcement training is highly preferred.
Public speaking and Public Information Officer (PIO) experience a MUST. A very high level of analytical skills necessary in order to develop and implement department mission, goals and procedure; determine needs for capital expenditures, personnel and operating budgets; and prepare special reports or analyses for jurisdiction or outside agencies. SC Criminal Justice Class One Certification. Senior Leadership training preferred. Examples include FBINA, CPM or SPI. Community Oriented Policing Training and/or understanding the concepts. Diversity and De-escalation Training.
An advanced level of interpersonal skills necessary in order to provide effective leadership to subordinate personnel as well as to develop cooperative working relationships with employees, senior management, elected officials and vendors supplying goods or services to the jurisdiction.
Please visit the City of Cayce's website at https://Caycesc.gov to review the complete job description and to apply online.