Director of Public Safety - Bainbridge, GA
Post Until: May 31, 2011 Date Submitted: 3/23/2011
The City of Bainbridge, population 12,700, is currently seeking a highly motivated, qualified professional with proven leadership, technical, and administrative skills to serve as the Director of Public Safety. The Public Safety Director will be responsible for managing the daily operations of the City's Public Safety Department that has a budget of approximately $4.5 million and a staff of 56 sworn officers and 6 unsworn employees. Public Safety officers are trained and serve as both fire fighters and police officers, so knowledge of both operations is required.
For more information about Bainbridge and to download the recruitment brochure, go to www.bainbridgecity.com
Minimum Qualifications:
- Baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the
occupational field or at least 10 years senior management experience (Fire or Police).
- Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse
objectives and functions of the subunits in the department in order to direct and coordinate work within the department.
- Possession of or ability to obtain a valid driver's license issued
by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
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Ability to meet current requirements set forth in the Georgia
Mandate Law Enforcement Training Act/Peace Officer's Standards and Training Act. Basic POST Certification preferred.
- Certification or the ability to be certified in both fire
suppression AND as a police officer within 12 months of hiring.
To Apply:
Please submit a resume; letter of application; and names, addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) work-related references to:
Tammy White
Human Resources
City of Bainbridge
PO Box 158
Bainbridge, GA 39817
No telephone calls will be accepted. Replies must be received no later than Tuesday, May 31, 2011.
Applicants should be prepared for a thorough background check that may include: criminal history, driver's license, credit history, medical exam, drug screen, polygraph and complete POST review. The City of Bainbridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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