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The Town of Bluffton, South Carolina seeks a highly motivated and innovative law enforcement

leader to serve as the next POLICE CHIEF

THE COM M UNITYWelcome to Bluffton, South Carolina where many visit, but where we are blessed to live and work. This 54-square-mile town is positioned between historic Savannah, GA and beach destination Hilton Head Island, SC. It is currently the fifth largest town in South Carolina by land area. In 2017, the Town of Bluffton adopted a consolidated budget of $36.8M, with $6.2M of it allotted to the Police Department.

The Town of Bluffton's next Police Chief will be a positive and productive role model who promotes community services while solving complex problems. The ideal candidate must be able and willing to work with Mayor and Town Council, Town Manager, Town Department Directors, and the community to achieve the overall mission of the Police Department. MISSION STATEMENT:The mission of the Bluffton Police Department is to provide the highest quality of police services to our community and its visitors by promoting a safe environment through a police-citizen partnership, with an emphasis on mutual trust, honor, professionalism, and dedication to duty.

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL MAY 16, 2018

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Bluffton, South Carolina is very rich in history and dates back to the early18th century when the Yemassee Indians moved to Florida and Sir John Colleton, along with other colonists, moved to the Bluffton area. The Colletons thrived in the area growing cotton, corn and indigo.

For many years Bluffton was the Town in which the wealthy owned summer homes and enjoyed visiting a few months out of the year to get away from the hot, bustling cities of Savannah and Charleston. By 1825 the Town of Bluffton was established and incorporated in 1852.

By the mid-90's, when Hilton Head Island was expanding, Bluffton was designated a National Historic District with 46 buildings and 2 contributing sites. Just two years later after this designation, in 1999 the historic Heyward House became part of the Save America's Treasures program and became Bluffton's welcome center in 2000. Just five short years later, Bluffton was recognized as a Preserve America Community, a federal program encouraging communities to preserve historical assets.

In 1999, the Town adopted a Council-Manager form of government. Town Council is comprised of a mayor and four council members who serve overlapping four-year terms. Town council members serve at-large seats which enables all voters the opportunity to vote on a candidate for each seat. Town elections occur every two years.

In July 2017, Town Council adopted a $36.8 million consolidated budget while reducing property taxes by two mills for the second year in a

row. This budget meets emerging programmatic, public amenity and infrastructure needs by allocating $15.7 million to the Town's Capital Improvement Projects Program. This program includes replacing aging septic systems with public sewer, streetscape improvements, public facility and open space enhancements, public infrastructure at Buckwalter Place Commerce Park and developing the Historic District properties recently acquired by the Town for public use.

DEMOGRAPHICS:The US Census lists the estimated Town population at just under 21,000. However, the daily population is roughly 50,000 based on those who live, work, and visit Bluffton. The Town grew more than 11.5% in 2015 and 2016, and almost 50% since 2010. The median age of Bluffton residents is 34.6.

BUSINESSES:Each year, more and more businesses are moving to Bluffton. In 2017, 2,881 business licenses were issued with 1,268 businesses located in the Town. A breakdown of businesses in Bluffton are as follows:

* 15% Personal services (i.e. beauty and nail salons, massage & spa services, pet services, event plan-ners, photographers.)

* 13% Professional services

* 12% Medical field

* 6% Restaurants

* 3% Real Estate

BLUFFTON GROWTH:The Town of Bluffton has continued to see an increase in the number of new homes built, as well as, new commercial uses and businesses to supplement the residential growth. In 2017, 870 new homes were constructed with a value of more than $300 million dollars. During this time, 34 new commercial buildings began construction with a construction value of $425 million dollars. This includes development of new residential subdivisions,

apartments, assisted living, restaurants, medical and other professional offices. New construction is occurring throughout the Town as well as associated public projects and development of parks and public infrastructure.

TOWN AWARDS, ACHIEVEMENTS, AND ACCOLADES:* Top 10 Finalist for "America's Happiest Seaside Town," Coastal Living, February 2018

* #5 "Safest City" in South Carolina Safehome.org, March, 2018

* #1 ?Most Enterprise-Friendly City" in South Carolina Palmetto Promise Institute, April 2017

* ?Best Cities to Live in USA 2017? Gallup-Healthways? Community Well-Being Index, March 2017

* Achievement Award, 10,001-20,000 Population Category ?Bluffton?s Old Town Master Plan Implementation? Municipal Association of South Carolina (MASC), 2016

* ?Best Places to Retire in 2016? Forbes Magazine, April 2016

* #1 ?10 Up & Coming Cities in South Carolina Ready to Explode? Only in Your State, May 2016

* #4 ?Friendliest Places to Retire? in Top 10 List Topretirements.com website, 2016

* ?Top Waterfront Retirement Destination? &?Top 20 Places to Retire? Forbes Magazine, June 2015

* ?Southern Dream Town? Garden & Gun Magazine, June/July 2015

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POLICE DEPARTMENT:The Bluffton Police Department was first commissioned in 1903. It currently employs 53 sworn officers and 12 non-sworn. The department consists of four divisions: Patrol, Investigations, Support, and Emergency Management. There are four Patrol Teams with each team consisting of one Sergeant, four officers and one K9 Unit. They work 12-hour shifts.

In addition to the four divisions, the department has several specialized units to include: the Strategic Response Team (SRT), the Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU), the Traffic Team and DUI officer, which are both in existence due to a grant from the SC Dept. of Public Safety, the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) which primarily investigates drug and gang activity, and the K9 Team.

Community Events for the Town falls underneath the Bluffton Police Department. In 2017, the department managed 467 community events. This involves permitting, operation plans, and coordination between public and private entities. The largest of these events include the Bluffton Christmas Parade which draws close to 10,000 people, National Night Out, Bluffton Safety Day and the annual Department's Awards Ceremony. The Bluffton Police department was CALEA certified in 2009 and retained accreditation in 2012, 2015 and 2018.

2017 BY THE NUMBERS:

POSITION PROFILE:The Police Chief is appointed by the Town Manager with the approval of Mayor and Council. He/She is an integral part of the municipal organization and recognized community leader, providing leadership and vision for the Police Department, advice and recommendations to the Mayor and Council, and leadership and education to the community.

GENERAL DEFINITION OF DUTIES:Performs complex advanced protective services and administrative work planning, organizing and administering daily police operations including scheduling and assigning personnel and equipment, preparing and presenting directives and reports, developing training programs, overseeing internal affairs investigations, maintaining records and files, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work involves setting policies and goals under the direction of the Town Manager. Departmental supervision is exercised over personnel within the department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:* Oversees the operations and activities of the Police Department.

* Establishes policies, procedures and operations for the Department.

* Coordinates the hiring of personnel including testing, interviewing and background investigations; approves employee promotions and salary adjustments; handles disciplinary actions.

* Administers and monitors department budget; develops long- and short-term goals; recommends prospective projects.

51,945 Calls for Service

747 Traffic Collisions

6 Traffic Fatalities

227 DUI

1,723 Speeding Citations

262 Larceny Thefts

0 Murders

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* Manages major crime scenes and police activities;supervises internal police investigations; manages investigations; commands tactical operations.

* Ensures proper training and certification of departmental personnel.

* Represents the department at Council meetings, community events, etc.

* Ensures community safety by developing new techniques for community policing.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITY:Comprehensive knowledge of the laws and regulations relating to law enforcement administration; comprehensive knowledge of department rules and regulations; thorough knowledge of Town laws and ordinances; thorough knowledge of the geography of the Town and the location of important buildings; ability to assign, direct and supervise the work of subordinate staff; ability to deal with the public firmly and tactfully; ability to analyze complex police problems and to adopt quick and effective reasonable courses of action; skill in the use of firearms and the operation of a motor vehicle; ability to establish and maintain working relationships with associates and the general public. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Bachelor's degree and extensive experience working in police management, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Master?s degree preferred. Completion of major course of study in police management (FBI National Academy, Southern Police Institute, or equivalent).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

* South Carolina Criminal Justice Training Academy certification.

* Accreditation Manager certification from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies.

* Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of South Carolina.

IDEAL CANDIDATE:The next Town of Bluffton Chief of Police will project the proper balance of confidence and humility and will lead by example with the utmost of integrity. He/She will motivate the police department Command Staff to demand that all department officers live up to the moniker of being "Bluffton's Finest" who are committed to excellence and to providing outstanding service to the public whom they serve. In doing so, he/she will demand accountability of his/her officers for their conduct and performance. The Chief will also ensure the police department remains fully integrated with Town operations as a member of the Town's Senior Staff Team.

The next Bluffton Chief of Police will also be an excellent communicator and representative of the Town of Bluffton, who is comfortable speaking and making presentations before Mayor, Town Council and the public. The Police Chief is expected to foster relationships and work hard to make them stronger. He/She will spend time with department employees and in the community making new contacts and will strive for continued improvement to the efficiency of operations and delivery of service.

COMPENSATION:

The minimum salary is $91,972. The actual salary is negotiable depending on qualifications and experience.

BENEFITS:The Town of Bluffton offers a comprehensive benefits package consisting of health, dental and life insurance plans. In addition, there is a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy, paid holidays and a pension through the Public Employer Benefit Administration (PEBA). Employees may utilize a wellness benefit for gym memberships, take advantage of an educational reimbursement program, and support the Bluffton Community with paid-volunteer time during work hours through a Corporate Social Responsibility Policy.

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APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS:Individuals who are interested and who meet the qualifications for this position are required to fully complete an employment application no later than May 16, 2018. The application will be submitted along with a resume and cover letter identifying minimum salary requirement, experience level with CALEA Accreditation process, list of Leadership Programs and Certifications attained and number of years of relevant experience. Applications for this position will be screened in May, and interviewees may be notified for an initial interview. There will be several follow-up interviews conducted during June with a selection to be made in early July. Please view the full position description and apply on-line at https://www.townofbluffton.sc.gov/human-resources-department/home

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:Here are some resources for additional information on the Town of Bluffton and the Bluffton Police Department. Town of Bluffton: https://www.townofbluffton.sc.gov/homeDon Ryan Center for Innovation: https://www.donryancenter.com/Bluffton Police Department: https://www.townofbluffton.sc.gov/police-department/homeGreater Bluffton Chamber of Commerce: http://blufftonchamberofcommerce.org/Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce https://www.hiltonheadchamber.org/

The Town of Bluffton is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, minorities,

and veterans to apply.

TOWN OF BLUFFTON – Police Chief POSTING OPPORTUNITY Open 30 days

FLSA Status: Exempt

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING: • Fully completed employment application• Resume• Cover letter with current and desired salary requirement, CALEA Accreditation

experience, current job title, length of time in current job and other relevantinformation

General Definition of WorkPerforms complex advanced protective services and administrative work planning, organizing and administeringdaily police operations including planning, administering, scheduling and assigning personnel and equipment,preparing and presenting directives and reports, developing training programs, overseeing internal affairsinvestigations, maintaining records and files, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work involves settingpolicies and goals under the direction of the Town Manager. Departmental supervision is exercised over allpersonnel within the department.

Essential FunctionsThe following functions are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific dutiesdoes not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.Oversees the operations and activities of the Police Department.Establishes policies, procedures and operations for the Department.Coordinates the hiring of personnel including testing, interviewing and background investigations; approvesemployee promotions and salary adjustments; handles disciplinary actions.Administers and monitors department budget; develops long- and short-term goals; recommends prospectiveprojects.Manages major crime scenes and police activities; supervises internal police investigations; manages investigations; commands tactical operations.Ensures proper training and certification of departmental personnel.Represents the department at Council meetings, community events, etc.Ensures community safety; develops new techniques for community policing.Performs other duties as apparent or assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesComprehensive knowledge of the laws and regulations relating to law enforcement administration; comprehensive knowledge of department rules and regulations; thorough knowledge of Town laws and ordinances; thorough knowledge of the geography of the Town and the location of important buildings; ability to assign, direct and supervise the work of subordinate staff; ability to deal with the public firmly and tactfully; ability to analyze complex police problems and to adopt quick and effective reasonable courses of action; skill in the use of firearms and the operation of a motor vehicle; ability to establish and maintain working relationships with associates and the general public.

Education and ExperienceBachelor's degree and extensive experience working in police management, or equivalent combination of educationand experience. Master’s degree preferred. Completion of major course of study in police management (FBINational Acdemy, Southern Police Institute, or equivalent).

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.April 2018 Town of Bluffton, South Carolina

TOWN OF BLUFFTON – Police Chief POSTING OPPORTUNITY Open 30 days

Physical RequirementsThis work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently standing, walking, sitting, reaching with hands and arms and repetitive motions and occasionally requires climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, tasting or smelling, pushing or pulling and lifting; work requires close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception, color perception, night vision and peripheral vision; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work has no exposure to environmental conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office with copy machines, telephones and/or computer printers, light traffic).

Special RequirementsSouth Carolina Criminal Justice Training Academy certification.Accreditation Manager certification from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies. Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of South Carolina.

SalaryThe minimum salary for this position is $91,972. Salary is negotiable based on experience.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.April 2018 Town of Bluffton, South Carolina