Public Safety Director; Assistant City Manager
Listed on 2026-07-02
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Public Safety Director (Assistant City Manager) - City of Mableton (GA)
City of Mableton, GA is hiring its first-ever Public Safety Director (Assistant City Manager). The Director reports to the City Manager and serves as a key member of the city’s executive leadership team.
DescriptionAs the senior public safety executive, the Director will provide strategic leadership, policy direction, organizational development, budget oversight and operational coordination for all public safety functions. The Director will supervise the Police Chief, serve as the lead official for emergency management, disaster preparedness, homeland security initiatives and municipal facility security, and act as the city’s primary liaison with local, state, and federal public safety partners.
The role includes building the City of Mableton Police Department from the ground up, establishing its vision, organizational structure, staffing model, budget, operational framework and long‑term strategic direction, while aligning with the city’s broader goals and objectives.
Responsibilities- Provide executive leadership and policy direction for all public safety initiatives.
- Oversee the Police Chief and supervise day‑to‑day police operations.
- Lead emergency management, disaster preparedness, and homeland security efforts.
- Coordinate security and protection of all city facilities and assets.
- Act as the primary liaison with local, state, and federal public safety partners.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with county and regional agencies and task forces.
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, Political Science, or related field.
- At least ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in law enforcement, emergency management, or public safety administration, including three (3) years in a senior management or executive role.
- Experience working within a municipal or governmental environment.
- Valid Georgia driver’s license or ability to obtain one by the time of hire.
- Master’s degree in Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, Political Science, or related field.
- Advanced executive training (e.g., FBI National Academy, Senior Command or equivalent).
- FEMA Incident Command certifications (IS‑100, 200, 700, and 800).
$150,000 – $200,000.
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