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Police Chief, Town of Batesburg-Leesville

Job Category
Police
Employee Status
Full Time
Position Hours
8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday with other times as needed
Job Duties

• Assume full management responsibility for all department services and activities including law enforcement, crime prevention and crime suppression programs; recommend and administer policies and procedures. • Manage the development and implementation of departmental goals, objectives, policies and priorities for each assigned service area. • Establish, within Town policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; allocate resources accordingly.

• Plan, direct and coordinate, through subordinate level staff, the Police department’s work plan; assign projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; review and evaluate work methods and procedures; meet with key staff and identify and resolve problems. • Assess and monitor work load, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement; direct and implement changes. • Develop and conduct problem solving and identification training exercises; respond to questions and inquiries.

• Direct and assist with investigation of major crimes, accidents or other unusual incidents. • Select training, motivate and evaluate assigned personnel; provide or coordinate staff training and career development; work with employees to correct deficiencies, implement discipline and termination procedures. • Oversee and participate in the development and administration of the department budget; approve the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; approve expenditures and implement budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with twelve (12) years of experience in law enforcement, four (4) of that in leadership position, two (2) of that in administration. Must meet all requirements of a certified officer by the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy. • Experience with police department budgeting process, both preparing and administration.

• Not required, but preferred, Master’s Degree; finished or enrolled, FBI National Academy or similar advance police courses like Command College courses. • Experience as Public Information Officer of a department and been involved in civic activities, well rounded speaker at public events.

• Involved in planning of public events, police tactical situations, traffic flow and police training for the future. • Must have a valid South Carolina Driver’s License.

Pay Info
Applicant shall state minimum required salary in cover letter which is submitted along with Resume. Starting salary will be contingent upon education, training, and experience. The Town provides benefits, to include, medical, vision, dental, life insurance, annual leave, paid sick leave, and SC State Retirement.
How to Apply

Resume and Cover Letter shall be submitted to the Batesburg-Leesville Human Resources, P.O. Box 2329, Batesburg-Leesville, SC 29070.  For more information regarding this position or to submit electronically, please contact Amanda Wyatt, Human Resources, at awyatt@batesburg-leesville.orgor at 803-532-4601.

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Equal Opportunity Employer
The Town of Batesburg-Leesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Town of Batesburg-Leesville does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.