The City of Stockbridge in Henry County is seeking professional, innovative, and self-motivated candidates interested in serving as the Chief of Police. Stockbridge is a diverse and progressive city of approximately 35,475 residents located just 15 minutes south of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The Police Department will have approximately 67 sworn officers and 18 civilian employees. This City has a combined operating and capital budget of $22 million. The city serves an area of 19.1 square miles. The Police Chief is confirmed by the Mayor and Council and reports to the City Manager. The City is financially healthy, has no city property taxes and is funded primarily through local option sales tax revenues and other tax revenues and fees.
The Chief of Police must have strong leadership and communications skills, who is familiar with creating a police department from its inception and must be committed to a team-oriented inclusive management style, a visionary leader, with strong budgetary skills and a proven history of building successful partnerships within the community. Candidates must have experience in strategic planning, performance measurements/standards, and community engagement.
This position requires a bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Criminology, Criminal Justice or related field desired; Master’s degree preferred; ten (10) to twelve (12) years of progressively responsible law enforcement experience to include five (5) years at a supervisory level; Certified Peace Officer under regulations of Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (P.O.S.T.).
Exceptional candidates will have completed advanced training through agencies such as the FBI National Academy, Southern Police Institute, Georgia Command College or equivalent. Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Georgia driver’s license.
The City offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, based on qualifications, up to the midpoint ($141,921.95) of the established salary range. Residency in the City is not required. The Mayor and council, via the City Manager, may at its discretion, choose a third-party agency in the performance of some or most of the vetting process.
Submit a letter of interest and a resume and five professional references in the career portal link https://secure.entertimeonline.com/ta/6111842.careers?CareersSearch. Or you can also complete an online application directly on the city website at www.stockbridgega.org,Human Resources. Under employment opportunities “click here” to submit an application. You may also mail the above information to City of Stockbridge Chief of Police Search, City Hall 4640 North Henry Boulevard, Stockbridge, GA 30281. The closing date of the position will be November 28th, 2025. The City of Stockbridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Summary: This is important administrative, professional, and managerial work involving the planning, direction, and leadership of Police Department operations. The position carries responsibility for the development, implementation, and oversight of all departmental programs and policies. Administrative duties include budget development and management, policy creation, and personnel administration. The incumbent also represents the department in interactions with legal authorities, governmental agencies, and the media. Work is performed under the general supervision of the City Manager.
Major Duties:
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
· Plans, directs, supervises and leads the work of the Police Department and Court Services. Schedules and assigns work; establishes priorities; ensures the training of officers in correct methods and procedures; assures that personnel are assigned to shifts or working units which provide optimum effectiveness in terms of current situations and circumstances governing deployment; reviews and evaluates employee performance.
· Develops comprehensive short- and long-range plans to ensure the effective delivery of quality services to the public through effective operation of all areas within the department; maintains ultimate authority and accountability for all fiscal matters and financial operations of the Police Department.
· Develops and implements departmental rules and regulations and work methods and procedures; ensures departmental rules and regulations and work methods and procedures are followed; enforces disciplinary measures as necessary.
· Makes decisions regarding hiring, disciplining, and terminating police department personnel.
· Communicates with the City Manager regarding departmental concerns, problems, and related issues.
· Prepares the annual departmental operating budget and obtains City Manager and Council approval; monitors expenditures throughout the year; operates the department within the approved budget and ensures expenditures are made in strict compliance with City purchasing policies and ordinances.
· Answers questions, addresses concerns, and gives information to the public, civic organizations, neighborhood groups, business groups, the media, and other groups; attends meetings as necessary as it relates to law enforcement.
· Communicates and cooperates with other municipal, city, state, and federal agencies in the accomplishments of criminal justice system objectives.
· Attends professional meetings and conventions to maintain and upgrade knowledge concerning new technology and developments within the field.
· Prepares reports, departmental correspondence (both internal and external), other correspondence, and other documents.
· Attends council meetings and other required meetings.
· Operates department vehicle in performance of duties.
· Performs other related work as required.
Guidelines: Guidelines include federal and state laws, criminal and traffic laws, city ordinances, City of Stockbridge policies and procedures, departmental policies and procedures and court decisions. Interpretation of guidelines requires expertise and judgment.
Complexity: This position is responsible for broad administrative duties and daily operations. These responsibilities require collecting data, analyzing results and implementing a plan to reduce criminal activity. Such duties require much attention to detail and resourcefulness.
Scope and Effect: The purpose of this position is to direct operations within the Police Department. Successful implementation of the work assures that all division functions are implemented in accordance with all laws, regulations and ordinances.
Personal Contacts: Contacts are typically with co-workers, subordinates, other law enforcement and public safety agencies, city employees, elected officials, attorneys, judges and the general public.
Purpose of Contacts: Contacts are typically to give and exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services.
Physical Demands: Work is sedentary in the office environment. Fieldwork may subject incumbent to extended periods of physical and mental exertion under highly stressful conditions. The employee must be able to load, unload, aim and operate firearms. The individual must have correctable hearing, visual and speaking abilities to perform assigned duties.
Work Environment: Work is performed either in an office environment or in a variety of field and office settings and may require exposure to dangerous and life-threatening situations. Must be willing to carry a firearm on and off the job; willing to work any hour of the day or night (shift work), overtime, weekends, on call and holidays; work at any location in the City and travel on specific assignments.
Supervisory and Management Responsibility: Exercise’s supervision over majors, lieutenants, sergeants, corporals, detectives, police and detention officers and support positions as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Criminology, Criminal Justice or related field desired; Master’s degree preferred; ten (10) to twelve (12) years of progressively responsible law enforcement experience to include five (5) years at a supervisory level; Certified Peace Officer under regulations of Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (P.O.S.T.); valid Georgia Driver’s License; successfully pass employment physical and drug screen; satisfactory.
MVR; acceptable background investigation; equivalent combination of education and experience.
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