The City of Royston is currently seeking qualified applicants for a Chief of Police.

JOB SUMMARY

Under general direction of the City Manager, the Chief of Police is responsible for all aspects of managing and operating the City of Royston Police Department including supervising and directing employees and staff, establishing or modifying departmental policies and procedures, maintaining effective public relations, coordinating interagency operations, recommending and administering the department’s annual budget, and enforcing all statutes, ordinances, laws, and regulations. The Chief of Police is responsible for the activities and actions of the employees of the department as the department implements the mission of protecting life and property, preventing and deterring crime, and promoting security.
A full copy of the job description and the application packet with instructions may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Coordinator, Jan Pearson, at [email protected], 706-245-7232.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

(The following standards express both the minimum and preferred education, certification, and experience to qualify for this job title. Other training or experience, if evaluated as equivalent, may qualify an applicant for this job title.)

• Post-secondary education beyond a high school diploma is required, generally meaning an associate’s degree in criminal justice, law enforcement, criminology, or related field. A bachelor’s or advanced degree is preferred. A Certified Instructor’s certificate is preferred.
• Supervisory or management experience in a law enforcement agency is required, generally meaning 5 years of supervising direct reports.
• A valid Georgia driver’s license is required.
• Certification by the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council (GPOSTC) is required. This certification and its training requirements must be maintained as well as firearms qualification.
• Applicants must meet departmental policy for new hires such as a thorough background check, drug/alcohol screening, medical screening, polygraph examination, and psychological screening.

Compensation will be based on qualifications and experience. Application packets are available at City Hall, Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Submit completed applications to the Human Resources Coordinator located at City Hall, 684 Franklin Springs Street, Royston, GA 30662. Note that written responses are required of every application beyond the standard job application form. Interested applicants should plan an adequate amount of time to respond to the questionnaire in application packet.

The City of Royston is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.