Description

This position is responsible for assisting in directing the administration and operations of the City of Brunswick Police Department. Successful performance ensures the enforcement of laws and contributes to the safety of residents and visitors.

                                                                                         Essential Task and Duties

Serves as the acting Chief of Police when designated, ensuring seamless leadership and decision-making in the Chief's absence.

Assists the Chief of Police in executing the department’s vision and mission by leading the development, implementation, and evaluation of strategic initiatives, operational goals, and performance outcomes across assigned bureaus.

Oversees the daily operations and programs within designated divisions, including patrol, investigations, detention, community engagement, crime prevention, civil services, records management, emergency response, professional standards, and other units to ensure alignment with the department's priorities.

Provides leadership, guidance, and administrative oversight to assigned command staff and personnel, supporting efforts in training, development, and performance management.

Supports department-wide planning and budgeting processes by preparing and managing budgets for assigned areas, monitoring expenditures, and contributing to resource allocation decisions.

Develops and implements policies, procedures, and best practices to improve operational efficiency, ensure compliance, and enhance service delivery, while adhering to local, state, and federal regulations.

Leads initiatives to strengthen community trust through the promotion of community-oriented policing strategies, public engagement programs, and partnerships with other agencies.

Responds to major incidents or critical events as necessary, providing command-level oversight, coordination, and support during emergencies and high-risk operations.

Fosters collaborative relationships with City and County departments, elected officials, advisory boards, and external stakeholders to support integrated and responsive public safety services.

Promotes workforce development and succession planning, assisting with recruitment, mentoring, and the professional advancement of personnel in line with organizational values and future needs.

Requirements

Baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field required.

More than five years of related experience required.

Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Ability to meet current requirements set forth by the Peace Officer Standards and Training Council for the State of Georgia.

*The Equivalency of Training (EOT) process may allow an officer who does not possess a GA POST basic law enforcement certification to be exempt from having to complete the entire basic law enforcement training course. The following may be eligible for the EOT process: Out-of-State Police Officers who have graduated from their states Uniform Police Academy and their certification is valid and in good standing; Federal Peace Officers who have graduated from the FLETC Uniformed Police Training Program (UPTP), Mixed Basic Police Training Program (MBPTP), or the equivalency of training. United States Military Police Officers (Army, Air Force, and Marines) who have graduated from their branches Basic Military Police Course and possess a minimum of a general discharge under honorable conditions; Graduates of the Department of Defense (DOD) Uniformed Police Training Program. All others will be required to attend the entire basic law enforcement training course.