Employment

Description:
The City of Zebulon is currently seeking qualified applicants for Chief of Police. JOB SUMMARY

Under general direction of the City Administrator, the Chief of Police is responsible for all aspects of managing and operating the Zebulon Police Department including supervising and directing employees and staff, establishing or modifying departmental policies and procedures, maintaining effective public relations, coordinating interagency operations, having input to and administering the department’s annual budget, and enforcing all statutes, ordinances, laws, and regulations. The Chief of Police is responsible for the activities and actions of the employees of the department as the department implements the mission of protecting life and property, preventing, and deterring crime, and promoting security.

A full copy of the job description and the application packet with instructions may be viewed here -https://cityofzebulonga.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Chief-of-Police-Work-Description.pdf

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Post-secondary education beyond a high school diploma is strongly preferred, generally meaning an associate’s degree in criminal justice, law enforcement, criminology, or related field. A bachelor’s or advanced degree is preferred. A Georgia POST Certified Instructor’s certificate is preferred.
• Supervisory or management experience in a law enforcement agency is required, generally meaning five (5) years of supervising direct reports.
• A valid Georgia driver’s license is required.
• Certification by the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council(GPOSTC) is required. This certification and its training requirements must be maintained.The City of Zebulon is an Equal Opportunity Employer