Police Chief, City of Spartanburg
Reporting to the City Manager, the Police Chief oversees a budget of over $16 million and leads an executive command staff that includes a Deputy Chief of Police, three Majors, and two Captain. Spartanburg’s police department features 117 sworn (authorized 128) and 19 non-sworn employees, and 4 part-time non-sworn school crossing guards. Spartanburg’s Chief will passionately lead the department with vision and intention, ensuring employees feel supported, valued, and aligned around a shared vision for the organization.
The Chief will lead the department in maintaining strong police visibility and community relationships throughout the City of Spartanburg. It will also be essential for the next Chief to expand the department’s use of technology, training, and operational resources to improve efficiency, officer safety, and long-term departmental effectiveness.
The next Chief will inherit a department with many strengths, including a dedicated workforce, strong community support, supportive City leadership, and a positive reputation. Spartanburg’s Chief will have the opportunity to make a big difference – guiding strategic improvements in structure, leadership development, and technology.
Requires a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, public administration, or another relevant field, and 10 years of progressive law enforcement experience across functional areas such as patrol, internal affairs, administration, investigations, etc., to include six to seven years of professional management or related experience in police administration, including three to four years of related administrative supervisory experience. Must possess current advanced SC LE certification or be eligible to acquire. A master’s degree and executive law enforcement training are preferred.
Must have a valid SC driver’s license or the ability to obtain a valid SC driver’s license within 60 days of relocating to SC. View the full job posting via the link below for information on transfers.
To apply, please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/developmentalassociates and click on the Chief of Police – City of Spartanburg, SC title.