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

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. Apply here: https://clearcareerpro.com/assistant-chief-of-police-bridgeport-tx/ 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 The views and opinions expressed on The Clear Voice do not necessarily reflect those of Clear Career Professionals. The discussion of any company, product, or service is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement. Connect With Clear Career Professionals Clear Career Professionals is a Texas based municipal executive search firm specializing in City Manager search services, municipal executive search, and local government leadership consulting for cities and counties across Texas and the United States. Clear works with communities to recruit City Managers, City Administrators, Assistant City Managers, Police Chiefs, Fire Chiefs, Finance Directors, HR Directors, and other senior municipal leaders. In addition to executive search services, Clear provides local government leadership training, organizational assessments, executive coaching, interim leadership placements, and strategic consulting designed to strengthen city organizations and support effective public service leadership. Clear partners with city councils, county commissioners, and public sector leadership teams seeking experienced municipal professionals who can guide growing communities, manage complex organizations, and deliver strong public service outcomes.  Career Opportunities https://clearcareerpro.com/career-opportunities LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/company/clear-career-pro