Police Chief, Town of Ridge Spring
Serves as the executive leader of the Ridge Spring Police Department. Responsible for the planning, direction, & management of departmental personnel, operations, policies & procedures, & long-range law enforcement strategies. Ensure compliance & enforcement of federal, state, & local laws, Town ordinances, & departmental policies. Requires a commitment to community engagement & public safety; protection of life & property; crime prevention; and the maintenance of public order. Interprets & implements new laws, regulations, & enforcement practices.
Maintains current knowledge of law enforcement trends, technologies, & best practices to guide innovation & effectiveness. Supervise & manage major crime scenes, tactical operations, & internal investigations. Leads departmental responses to critical incidents, emergencies, & natural disasters. Builds & maintains strong interagency relationships. Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, & sound judgment in all aspects of leadership. Prepares and presents statistical, operational, and financial reports to Mayor and Council
Oversees recruitment, selection, training, certification, evaluation, & discipline of departmental personnel. Administers and monitors the department’s annual budget; allocates resources effectively & recommends future projects & capital needs. Performs essential physical duties, including walking, running, climbing, lifting 50–100 lbs., physically defending oneself, restraining individuals, & maintaining focus & mental preparedness during extended shifts. Performs other duties as assigned to support the department’s mission & operational success
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited College or University is preferred or a combination of education and law enforcement experience. EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible law enforcement experience, including at least 5 years in a supervisory or command-level role within a comparably sized police department.
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURE: Must possess & maintain a valid South Carolina Class 1 Law Enforcement Certification through the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy (SCCJA). Out-of-state applicants must obtain SCCJA certification through required testing & training if hired. Must reside in South Carolina and hold a valid South Carolina driver’s license.
Application can be located at the following link:
Mail application along with cover letter, resume, and three references to James E. Williams Jr., Mayor, at P. O. Box 444, Ridge Spring, SC 29129 or email to Hattie Williams, Town Clerk, hattie.williams@ridgespringsc.gov
Pick up an application at Town Hall located at:
906 West Main Street, Ridge Spring, SC 29129
Deadline: Until Filled