Essential job functions and requirements include:
- Under general direction of the Police Chief, second in command.
- Plans, directs, and coordinates police operations. Performs other duties as assigned.
- Coordinates between the police department, outside agencies, and the general public.
- Provides complex administrative support to the Police Chief. Assists in planning, staffing, directing police activities, and administering the budget for the Police Department..
- Is directly responsible for Patrol, and Investigation. Participates in selecting, training, motivating, evaluating, disciplining, and terminating personnel. Conducts performance evaluations.
- Represents the Police Department at various meetings and conferences and speaks before community groups.
- Expected to come up with solutions for operational deficiencies within Police Department.
Benefits:
- Excellent benefit package includes enrollment in The State Health Plan with 100% coverage for employee medical and basic dental insurance. LTD, Air-Med transportation insurance, additional supplemental insurance coverage offered at discounted rates, thirteen (13) paid holidays, overtime, PTO accrual, State Police Retirement enrollment, take home vehicle options, and more.
Desired Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in law enforcement, criminal justice, public administration or related field
- Ten (10) years’ work experience in law enforcement, five (5) of which shall have been in supervisory position; or
- Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Valid South Carolina Driver’s License or ability to obtain by DOH
- Current certification with SCCJA or ability to obtain certification within 6 months.
Applications can be obtained/completed online at https://www.cityofgaffney-sc.gov/171/Employment-Opportunities or at Gaffney City Hall, 2nd Floor. You may attach any additional certifications.
***The application must be completed in full before being submitted by email, in person, or by mail.***
Email: [email protected]
In person: Gaffney City Hall, Second Floor, 201 N. Limestone Street, Gaffney, SC 29340
Mailing address: Gaffney City Hall Second Floor, P.O. Box 2109, Gaffney, SC 29342
Position open until Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
Job Type: Full-time
License/Certification:
- Class I Police Officer (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
