Chief of Police, City of Cayce
Under limited supervision, administers and oversees all operations of the Police Department for the City of Cayce, including police, dispatch, animal control and park rangers. Supervises senior command staff and other staff to ensure that all departmental operations are properly maintained and implemented. Ensures the maintenance of a positive and cooperative relationship between the department and the community it serves. Performs related professional, supervisory and administrative work as required. Reports to the City Manager/Assistant City Manager.
Administers and oversees all operations of the Police Department for the City of Cayce. Supervises directly, or through subordinate supervisors, a large staff of professional and support employees; supervisory duties include instructing, assigning and reviewing work, planning, maintaining standards, coordinating activities, allocating personnel, acting on employee problems, selecting new employees, recommending and approving transfers/promotions, discipline and termination and recommending salary increases.
Reviews the work of subordinates for completeness and accuracy; evaluates and makes recommendations for improvement as appropriate; offers advice and assistance as needed. Ensures compliance of subordinates with departmental and state training requirements. Plans, develops and implements strategic plans for the development, effectiveness and efficiency of departmental activities and objectives. Develops and ensures implementation of policies and procedures to govern the activities of the department; sets and enforces policy for performing the legal function of the office.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, business, public administration, emergency management or other relevant field, with fifteen years of experience in law enforcement, at least five (5) of which have been at the senior management level. Advanced knowledge of law enforcement and police investigations theory, practice, and administration to oversee planning and implementation of police field operations and to prepare reports/analyses, policies and budgets at a level generally acquired through the completion of basic law enforcement training is highly preferred.
A very high level of analytical skills necessary in order to develop and implement department mission, goals and procedure; determine needs for capital expenditures, personnel and operating budgets; and prepare special reports or analyses for jurisdiction or outside agencies. An advanced level of interpersonal skills necessary in order to provide effective leadership to subordinate personnel as well as to develop cooperative working relationships with employees, senior management, elected officials and vendors supplying goods or services to the jurisdiction.
Public speaking and Public Information Officer (PIO) experience. Licenses and Certifications: Valid state driver's license and a satisfactory motor vehicle record. SC Criminal Justice Class One Certification. Preferred: Senior Leadership training preferred. Examples include FBINA, CPM or SPI. SCCJA Basic Instructor Certification. Community Oriented Policing Training and/or understanding the concepts. Public speaking experience or training. Diversity and De-escalation Training.
Application is available online at www.caycesc.gov. Completed application and resume may be mailed to Lynn Dooley, Director of Human Resources, 1800 12th Street, Cayce, SC 29033 or emailed to LDooley@caycesc.gov.