Job duties include but are not limited to managing the police department which includes hiring, assessing, disciplining, and terminating personnel.
Coordinate and conduct training of officers when necessary. Lead daily operations of police department as a working chief: to include preparing reports, conducting investigations to include complaints, and maintaining public safety.
Develop programs that will prevent criminal activities within your scope of jurisdiction. Enforcement of local codes and ordinances. Regular traffic enforcement is a must.
Qualifications
HS Diploma, GED, or equivalent. SC Class 1 certified through the SC Criminal Justice Academy with at least 10 years law enforcement experience, with 2 years in a management or supervisory capacity. Other military or private sector supervisory experiences may be considered. Must live within 30 minutes of the Hemingway Town limits.
College education is preferred but is not necessary for the position. Must be able to successfully complete a background check, credit check, drug screening and possess a valid SC driver’s license. No criminal record and the driving record must reflect responsible driving.
A current out of state police certificate may be considered if you meet the minimum requirements for police chief and can successfully complete the SCCJA class 1 certification process within 60 days of registration, including all screening and background requirements.
Pay Info
Pay depends on experience and qualifications.
How to Apply
Applicants must attach a cover letter along with a complete resume and job application. (Incomplete submissions will not be considered) Application found here
Resume packet can be emailed to admin@townofhemingway.org or
mailed to:
William Freeman
Administrator
Town of Hemingway
108 S Main Street
Hemingway SC, 29556
Submit
Deadline
Fri, February 21, 2025
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Town of Hemingway is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender/sex, race, color, religion, national origin, veterans' status, or genetic information. Individual applicants with special needs are requested to contact Human Resources so that reasonable accommodations may be made in an accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other, Information Technology, and Management
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