Executive Assistant to Chief of Police, City of Cayce
The Executive Assistant to the Police Chief provides high-level administrative, operational, and confidential support to the Police Chief. This position serves as a key liaison between the Chief, command staff, employees, elected officials, external agencies, and the public. The Executive Assistant ensures efficient daily operations of the Office of the Chief by managing complex administrative functions, coordinating communications, maintaining sensitive records, and supporting departmental initiatives with professionalism, discretion, and accountability.
Provide direct administrative support to the Police Chief, including calendar management, scheduling meetings, and coordinating travel. Prepare, review, and edit correspondence, memoranda, reports, time sheets, presentations, and official documents. Manage incoming communications, prioritizing requests and responding on behalf of the Police Chief when appropriate. Maintain filing systems for confidential, legal, and personnel-related documents in compliance with records retention requirements. Serve as a primary point of contact for the Office of the Police Chief.
Coordinate meetings, briefings, ceremonies, and special events involving command staff, city leadership, and external partners. Prepare meeting agendas, assemble materials, record minutes, and track follow-up actions. Facilitate effective communication between divisions, command staff, and external agencies. Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion, integrity, and professionalism. Assist with matters involving personnel issues, internal affairs coordination, legal inquiries, and executive-level decisions. Ensure compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and laws
Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED required, associate or bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, or a related field preferred. Five (5) years of progressively responsible administrative experience, including executive-level support. Experience in a law enforcement, public safety, or government environment preferred. Valid driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting senior leadership in a law enforcement or public safety agency. Familiarity with accreditation standards (e.g., CALEA) and policy management. Advanced proficiency in document management and reporting systems.
Special Requirements: Must successfully pass a background investigation. Must maintain confidentiality and comply with all departmental policies and ethical standards
Please visit the City of Cayce's website at https://Caycesc.gov for more details and to apply online.