Chief Of Police Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Sumter Local Government Consulting is pleased to assist the City of Mableton, GA, in recruiting its first-ever Chief of Police. The Chief of Police reports to the Public Safety Director and is a critical member of the city’s executive leadership team.

Incorporated in November 2022, the City of Mableton is the largest city in Cobb County, Georgia, serving a dynamic and growing population of nearly 80,000 residents. Led by Mayor Michael Owens and six dedicated City Council members, Mableton is shaping a bold future rooted in community, culture, innovation, and opportunity.

The City of Mableton is seeking an innovative, visionary, and community-focused law enforcement executive to serve as its inaugural Police Chief. This is a rare and extraordinary opportunity to build a modern police department from the ground up in one of Georgia's newest and most dynamic cities.

Reporting directly to the Public Safety Director and serving as a key member of the City's executive leadership team, the Police Chief will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of public safety in a community of nearly 80,000 residents. The successful candidate will have the unique opportunity to create an organizational culture, operational philosophy, and service delivery model that reflects the values and expectations of the Mableton community from day one.

Unlike most police chief positions, where leaders inherit established structures, policies, and traditions, Mableton's Police Chief will be directly involved in every aspect of developing a new law enforcement agency. This position offers the rare chance to leave a lasting legacy by designing and implementing a department that embraces best practices in policing, organizational leadership, technology, transparency, and community engagement.

The Police Chief will lead the planning, development, and implementation of all aspects of the Mableton Police Department.

• Develop the department's organizational structure.
• Recommend staffing levels.
• Prepare operational and capital budgets.
• Identify facility needs.
• Select equipment and technology platforms.
• Establish the policies, procedures, and systems necessary to support a professional and effective law enforcement organization.

The Chief will oversee the acquisition and deployment of critical resources, including patrol vehicles, communications systems, records management systems, body‑worn cameras, mobile technology, evidence management systems, firearms, uniforms, and other equipment necessary to support modern policing operations. The successful candidate will evaluate emerging technologies and implement innovative solutions that enhance public safety, operational efficiency, transparency, and accountability.

One of the most important responsibilities of the Police Chief will be building the department's workforce. The Chief will lead recruitment efforts to attract highly qualified, service‑oriented professionals who are committed to excellence, integrity, and community engagement.

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to establish hiring standards, develop recruitment strategies, design training programs, and implement professional development initiatives to attract and retain exceptional employees. The Chief will build a leadership team that shares the department's vision and values and fosters an environment in which employees are empowered to grow professionally and contribute meaningfully to the organization's success.

The City is committed to creating a department that values innovation, continuous learning, employee wellness, and leadership development. The Police Chief will play a critical role in establishing these principles as foundational elements of the department's culture.

Pursue a culture grounded in integrity, professionalism, accountability, service, respect, and collaboration. The Chief will create an environment that encourages innovation, problem‑solving, teamwork, and employee engagement.

The City of Mableton is committed to developing a police department that is deeply connected to the community it serves. The Police Chief will establish meaningful partnerships with residents, neighborhood associations, businesses, schools, faith‑based organizations, and community stakeholders.

By integrating community engagement into departmental operations, the Chief will strengthen relationships between law enforcement and the community while ensuring that public safety services respond to residents' needs and expectations.

Opportunities to create a police department from inception are exceptionally rare. The City of Mableton offers a unique platform for a visionary law‑enforcement leader to build an organization that reflects contemporary best practices while preparing for future challenges and opportunities.

For an accomplished law‑enforcement executive seeking a unique challenge, the City of Mableton offers the chance to build something extraordinary.

• Requires a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, public administration, police administration, criminology, business, or a related field.
• Ten (10) years of related work experience in law enforcement with increasing responsibility; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Requires a valid Georgia driver’s license or must be obtained by the time of hire.
• Requires certification through the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council (POST) as a Basic Law Enforcement Officer (or the ability to obtain basic law enforcement training certification through Georgia POST within 12 months of hire date).
• Must complete the Georgia Chief Executive Training Class (CETC) (New Chiefs' School) provided by the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police and required by Georgia State Law in the first session offered after being hired, unless the class has already been taken.

• Successful completion of a law enforcement executive development course, such as the FBI National Academy, Southern Police Institute, Northwestern School of Police Staff and Command, etc.
• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, police science, or a closely related field.
• Fifteen (15) years of extensive law enforcement experience serving in a command staff role or higher.

The hiring range for this position is $150,000 - $175,000.