Police Chief, Town of Salley
Serves as the Chief of Police for the Town of Salley. Responsible for the planning, direction, & management of departmental operations, policies & procedures, & long-range law enforcement strategies. Ensure compliance & enforcement of federal, state, & local laws, code enforcement, 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, Town Clerk, and external agencies.
Oversees training and certification for department. 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 as necessary. 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). Must hold a valid South Carolina Class D driver’s license.
A combination of education, training, certifications, and relevant law enforcement experience may be considered in lieu of formal degree requirements when such qualifications demonstrate the leadership knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the Chief of Police. 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.
Email cover letter, resume, and three references to Tina Salley, Town Clerk at clerk@townofsalley.sc.gov. These may also be submitted in person to Tina Salley at 161 Railroad Ave, NE. Salley, SC 29137. Town Hall hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 9AM to 5PM.