Chief of Police

Applicants should apply by August 6, 2026

The City of Statesboro, Georgia, is seeking an exceptional, progressive, and highly collaborative law enforcement leader to serve as its next Chief of Police. This is an extraordinary opportunity to lead a dedicated, state-certified law enforcement agency in a vibrant, rapidly growing university community that has experienced a steady decade-long decrease in major crimes. The Chief of Police develops and manages the department's $13M budget and leads the department's team of 79-full time authorized sworn staff and 20 full-time civilian staff.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or a closely related field is required. A master's degree is strongly preferred due to the academic nature of the university community.
• Must have ten (10) years of increasingly responsible law enforcement experience to include patrol, criminal investigations, supervision and top departmental management, including 5 or more years of increasingly responsible management experience at the rank of Captain or higher; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Graduation from a premier national or regional leadership academy-such as the FBI National Academy, Northwestern Center for Public Safety, Southern Police Institute, or Command College is highly preferred.
• Must possess or be able to readily obtain a valid State of Georgia driver's license. Must fully meet or be capable of meeting all current certification requirements set forth by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Council. See the full job posting for information regarding candidates without GA basic law enforcement certification.
• Residency within the city limits of Statesboro, GA is preferred for this position.

Salary and Benefits:

The salary range for the position is $125,000 to $155,000. Starting salary is dependent on qualifications and experience. View the city's comprehensive benefits here.

To apply, please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/developmentalassociates/jobs/5398826/chief-of-police-city-of-statesboro-ga?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

• All applications must be submitted online via the Developmental Associates application portal (link above) - NOT the city's employment application portal or any other external website.
• Resumes and cover letters must be uploaded with the application.
• Applicants should apply by August 6, 2026.
• Successful semi-finalists will be invited to participate in virtual interviews and skill evaluation interviews on September 2-3, 2026. Candidates should reserve these dates for virtual meetings should they be invited to participate.
• Direct inquiries to hiring@developmentalassociates.com

The City of Statesboro, GA, is an EOE. Developmental Associates, LLC, manages the recruitment and selection process for this position.