Police Chief, City of Beaufort
The City of Beaufort, SC is seeking an experienced and visionary Police Chief to lead a high performing and respected Police Department. The Police Chief will provide dynamic, transparent leadership to the Department and within the community, prioritizing building trust with residents and public safety personnel. The ideal candidate will embrace the highly visible nature of the role and will proactively develop and maintain community policing policies and initiatives that strengthen the relationship between the department and the citizens they serve.
The Police Chief will ensure that the Department maintains its reputation of being a highly responsive, diverse department with staff who are an active part of the community. This includes responsible oversight of the departmental budget and operations.
The Police Chief will exhibit integrity and ethical leadership, knowledge of effective policing strategies, such as Community Policing and 21st Century Policing, and expertise in developing appropriate policies and procedures that will positively affect the Department as it works to meet the City’s strategic goals for public safety. Experience addressing complex issues requiring collaboration and partnerships to resolve, like homelessness, could be particularly of interest.
Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or related field is required for consideration; graduate degree, such as a Master of Public Administration, is preferred.
Ten or more years of progressively responsible experience in a police department, including five or more years of supervisory or management experience is required for consideration. An equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience may also be considered for those who don’t meet the education or years of experience requirements.
Completion of command-level schools such as FBI National Academy, Southern Police Institute, or equivalent is desired.
Interested candidates are asked to apply through the Find Great People, LLC website at https://www.fgp.com/jobs/chief-of-police-46393/. Candidates may also reach out to Christin Mack, Manager, Public Sector Executive Search, at cmack@fgp.com, with any questions regarding the position.
To view the full position profile, please visit https://drive.google.com/file/d/1szJznQiMUB6e13IPbu1JfCen-tD7uNB8/view?usp=sharing.