Chief of Police, Town of South Congaree
Serves as the executive leader of the South Congaree 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 Council, Administrator, and external agencies.
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 (12–14 hours). Performs other duties as assigned to support the department’s mission & operational success.
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred. Graduation from an advanced law enforcement leadership program such as the FBI National Academy, Southern Police Institute, Northwestern School of Police Staff & Command, or equivalent is highly preferred. EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible law enforcement experience, including at least 6 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 hold a valid South Carolina Class D driver’s license. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Position classified as medium work, requiring exertion of 50-100 lbs. of force occasionally, up to 25 lbs. of force frequently, & up to 10 lbs. or force constantly to move objects, including the human body.
Involves regular activities such as speaking, hearing, using hands/fingers to handle or feel, frequently standing, walking, sitting, reaching w/ hands & arms, & performing repetitive motions. Occasional tasks include walking, running, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, tasting, smelling, pushing, pulling & lifting. Vision & Communication demands include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color recognition, night vision, peripheral vision, the ability to adjust focus, & vocal communication for expressing or exchanging ideas clearly & conveying details.
To Apply:
Application and full job description can be located at the following link:
Job Openings | South Congaree, SC
Email application packet to Crystal Bouknight, Town Administrator at cbouknight@southcongaree.org
Pick up an application packet from town hall located at:
Town of South Congaree: 119 West Berry Road West Columbia, SC 29172
Deadline: Until Filled