#46 - Assistant Chief of Police at Bridgeport, Texas PositionCast™

Описание: Assistant Chief of Police at Bridgeport, Texas PositionCast™


Are you exploring command-level law enforcement leadership opportunities or preparing for a future Chief of Police role?



In this PositionCast™ episode of The Clear Voice, retired Chiefs of Police James Groom and Jeff Spivey sit down with Bridgeport Chief of Police Steve Stanford to discuss the newly created Assistant Chief of Police position in Bridgeport, Texas.



Clear Career Professionals partners with cities to recruit Chiefs of Police, City Managers, Finance Directors, and other municipal executives across Texas and beyond. Our Police Chief search process is guided by retired chiefs with firsthand leadership experience.



This episode provides direct insight into the department’s culture, leadership expectations, growth trajectory, and compensation structure so candidates can evaluate fit before applying.



Bridgeport, located approximately 45 minutes northwest of the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex in Wise County, is experiencing significant residential growth, with projections that could potentially double the population within five to seven years. The city is preparing intentionally for that expansion.



The Bridgeport Police Department is a 32-member agency with an 11-person leadership team. Bridgeport is building on a foundation of stability and momentum. It is a stable, community-supported department focused on preserving culture while scaling responsibly.



Chief Steve Stanford describes his leadership approach as servant-driven and transformational, grounded in consistency, character, and competency. The Assistant Chief will support operational leadership, accreditation alignment, internal affairs oversight, budget development, and strategic planning as the department grows.



Compensation includes a salary range of approximately 92,500 to 110,000, three weeks vacation at entry, certificate pay incentives, and participation in the Texas Municipal Retirement System with a two-to-one city match.



Bridgeport offers a small-town feel with strong law enforcement support, access to Lake Bridgeport and outdoor recreation, and proximity to Denton and the greater DFW region without daily metro congestion.



If you want to help shape a growing police department in a community that supports law enforcement, this opportunity deserves serious consideration.



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https://clearcareerpro.com/assistant-...


Chapter Markers


00:00 Introduction and PositionCast overview

00:48 Chief Stanford background and career path

04:42 Leadership philosophy and internal culture

07:18 Leadership team structure and expectations

12:22 Entering a tight-knit department

14:20 Community growth and Wise County expansion

18:55 Why the Assistant Chief role was created

22:48 Delegation, authority, and operational expectations

24:18 What success looks like in the first year

26:05 Living in Bridgeport, Texas

30:22 Compensation, benefits, and TMRS

33:58 Why leaders should consider applying

36:55 Final thoughts and closing



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