#83 - Sansom Park, Texas Police Chief PositionCast™

In this PositionCast™, James Groom is joined by Sansom Park Mayor Jim Barnett to discuss the city’s search for its next Chief of Police. Mayor Barnett shares his background in Sansom Park, law enforcement, and public administration, along with what candidates can expect from the community, City Council, and city leadership. The conversation also covers the police department’s accreditation, Drone as First Responder program, K9 unit, staffing, culture, recruiting, and long-term priorities. James adds perspective from his current role as interim police chief, including what he found when he arrived, the department’s strengths, and what the next chief will need to do to move the organization forward. The episode closes with a discussion about leadership, accountability, retention, budgeting, and what success should look like during the new chief’s first year. View the full job posting and apply: https://tml.careerwebsite.com/job/chief-of-police/85793743/ View the recruitment brochure: https://sansompark.org/DocumentCenter/View/3040/Sansom-Park-Police-Chief-Brochure?bidId= Chapters 00:00 - Why Sansom Park Stands Out 00:52 - Welcome to the PositionCast™ 04:30 - Mayor Jim Barnett’s Background 09:33 - Leadership Philosophy and Council Support 13:07 - “Greater Together” and the Sansom Park Community 15:34 - Inside the Sansom Park Police Department 19:27 - Living and Working Near Fort Worth 25:38 - Priorities for the Next Police Chief 30:47 - Leading from the Front 32:39 - Finding the Right Fit 35:47 - An Interim Chief’s Perspective on the Department 41:31 - Recruiting, Retention, and Building Culture 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