Chief of Police

Sumter Local Government Consulting is pleased to assist the City of Mableton, GA, in recruiting its first-ever Chief of Police. The Chief of Police reports to the Public Safety Director and is a critical member of the city’s executive leadership team.

Incorporated in November 2022, the City of Mableton is proud to be the largest city in Cobb County, Georgia, serving a dynamic and growing population of nearly 80,000 residents. Led by Mayor Michael Owens and six dedicated City Council members, Mableton is shaping a bold future rooted in community, culture, innovation, and opportunity.

Strategically located just west of downtown Atlanta, Mableton enjoys the advantages of a major metropolitan region while maintaining the character, diversity, and sense of community that residents cherish. The City is ideally situated near Interstates 20 and 285, providing convenient access to Atlanta’s business centers, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, and numerous regional destinations. This prime location has made Mableton an increasingly attractive destination for families, businesses, and developers seeking the perfect balance between suburban quality of life and urban accessibility.

Mableton is a community rich in history, diversity, and civic pride. The City is one of the most culturally diverse municipalities in Georgia, bringing together residents from a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. This diversity contributes to a vibrant community atmosphere and creates opportunities for meaningful engagement between residents, businesses, schools, faith-based organizations, and local government.

The City of Mableton is seeking an innovative, visionary, and community-focused law enforcement executive to serve as its inaugural Police Chief. This is a rare and extraordinary opportunity to build a modern police department from the ground up in one of Georgia's newest and most dynamic cities.

Reporting directly to the Public Safety Director and serving as a key member of the City's executive leadership team, the Police Chief will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of public safety in a community of nearly 80,000 residents. The successful candidate will have the unique opportunity to create an organizational culture, operational philosophy, and service delivery model that reflects the values and expectations of the Mableton community from day one.

Unlike most police chief positions, where leaders inherit established structures, policies, and traditions, Mableton's Police Chief will be directly involved in every aspect of developing a new law enforcement agency. This position offers the rare chance to leave a lasting legacy by designing and implementing a department that embraces best practices in policing, organizational leadership, technology, transparency, and community engagement.

The Police Chief will lead the planning, development, and implementation of all aspects of the Mableton Police Department. Responsibilities will include developing the department's organizational structure, recommending staffing levels, preparing operational and capital budgets, identifying facility needs, selecting equipment and technology platforms, and establishing the policies, procedures, and systems necessary to support a professional and effective law enforcement organization.

The Chief will oversee the acquisition and deployment of critical resources, including patrol vehicles, communications systems, records management systems, body-worn cameras, mobile technology, evidence management systems, firearms, uniforms, and other equipment necessary to support modern policing operations. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to evaluate emerging technologies and implement innovative solutions that enhance public safety, operational efficiency, transparency, and accountability.

One of the most important responsibilities of the Police Chief will be building the department's workforce. The Chief will lead recruitment efforts to attract highly qualified, service-oriented professionals who are committed…