Assistant Public Safety Director

Domain Parked « ZoneeditHilton Head, SC
Onsite

About The Position

The Town of Hilton Head Island is seeking a skilled and experienced Assistant Public Safety Director to help manage Town-wide public safety programs and operations, provide day-to-day leadership, and coordinate initiatives. This role involves assisting with the planning, organization, implementation, and evaluation of departmental programs, services, policies, procedures, performance standards, budgets, contracts, procurements, grants, and strategic initiatives. The Assistant Director will direct and coordinate day-to-day operations for assigned public safety functions, including community code enforcement, short-term rental enforcement, beach and park operations, marine-related activities, and beach pay-for-parking operations. They will also supervise, coach, train, schedule, and evaluate assigned personnel, oversee enforcement and compliance activities, and administer and coordinate public safety technology and security programs. Additionally, this position requires coordinating public safety operations with various agencies and partners, developing and reviewing policies and reports, and representing the Department and Town in meetings with diverse stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree and eight (8) years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Valid Driver's license

Responsibilities

  • Assists with the planning, organization, implementation, and evaluation of departmental programs, services, policies, procedures, performance standards, budgets, contracts, procurements, grants, and strategic initiatives
  • Directs and coordinates day-to-day operations for assigned public safety functions, including community code enforcement, short-term rental enforcement, beach and park operations, marine-related activities, and beach pay-for-parking operations
  • Supervises, coaches, trains, schedules, and evaluates assigned personnel
  • Oversees enforcement and compliance activities
  • Administers and coordinates public safety technology and security programs
  • Coordinates public safety operations with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, Hilton Head Island Fire Rescue, federal, state, and regional agencies, Town departments, contractors, and community partners
  • Develops and reviews policies, procedures, administrative guidance, reports, presentations, performance measures, and recommendations
  • Represents the Department and Town in meetings with residents, community organizations, governmental entities, contractors, and partner agencies

Benefits

  • health, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, a healthcare reimbursement arrangement, and a generous matching 401(k) plan
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