The City of Clinton is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Police Chief in the Police Department. Under little or no direct supervision, performs a variety of technical, administrative and managerial work in planning, organizing, directing and implementing policy and guidelines. As well as providing leadership and direction to all Police operations/services within the City by establishing goals and objectives within the policy directives set by the City Council/City Manager and assisting subordinate managers in developing and implementing procedures to accomplish departmental goals and objectives. Responsible for directing emergency operations; oversees department training. Supervises, delegates, and manages subordinate officers through the chain of command. The position reports to the Assistant City Manager of Personnel.
Qualifications: (1) Requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree, preferred, from an acceptable accredited college/university in criminal justice. Ten (10) or more years of progressively responsible experience in a police department including five (5) years of supervisory or management experience is required for consideration. An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience may also be considered for those who don’t meet the education or years of experience. (2) Possess and maintain a valid South Carolina Drivers’ License and good driving record.(3) Must successfully pass all required background investigations, to include a physical, credit check, and drug screen. (4) Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality in the handling of certain confidential financial and legal matters of city business with the highest moral and ethical standards in the carrying out of the duties of the position. (6) Obtain and maintain certification with South Carolina Justice Training Academy, State Law Enforcement Certification, State Police Chief and Command Staff Training. (7) Exceptional communication skills, to include written as well as public speaking are required.
How to Apply: A fully completed City of Clinton application is required. Incomplete applications or resumes without applications will not be considered. (Resumes may be submitted with an application, but not in lieu of). Applications are available online https://www.cityofclintonsc.com/jobs. Position will close September 20, 2024 at 5 pm. You may email (hr@cityofclintonsc.com ), fax (864.642.4870) or mail (address below) completed application.
Excellent benefits package includes SC State Retirement, vacation days, sick days, paid holidays, employer-paid health insurance, plus other supplemental benefits.