Battalion Chief

The Battalion Chief is responsible for directing, administering, and managing the day-to-day operations of a designated technical support operation within the Walton County Sheriff's Office Division of Fire Rescue and Emergency Services. This position ensures the highest standards of response by overseeing regulatory compliance, resource management, and personnel development, all while maintaining a commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Manages and directs day-to-day operations of an assigned technical support operation within the Division of Fire Rescue and Emergency Services. Develops and presents departmental goals and objectives, policies, procedures and priorities for approval. Conducts operational inspections ensuring compliance with regulations and policies; submits recommendations for improvements. Reviews and provides recommendations for personnel management functions, e.g., transfers, promotions, disciplinary actions, recruitment and selection, performance management; participates in the resolution of grievances, arbitration and litigation involving the department. Prepares, presents for approval and monitors operational budgets; initiates purchase orders; reviews grant reports. Develops scheduling and coordinates staffing allocation for responsibilities; ensures efficient allocation of agency resources. Disseminates communications regarding directives, general orders, special orders, and standard operating procedures; ensures implementation of and adherence to all directives, general orders, special orders, and standard operating procedures. Participates in administrative activities, e.g., management meetings, policy development, budget administration, establishing short- and long-term goals and objectives. Prepares, reviews, and evaluates all administrative and operational records and reports including budget administration, response calls, incident reports, inspection logs, statistical detail reports, resource allocation records; ensures content validity and compliance with agency policy and procedures and post-incident analyses reports. Ensures professional development of employees within the department. Maintains current knowledge of trends and developments in the field of fire rescue for application to functions under charge. Accounts for all equipment, materials, supplies and vehicles assigned to the specific operating unit to ensure proper inventory and operational readiness. May be required to respond to emergencies during and after normal business hours; may be assigned tasks on scene as determined by the Incident Commander. Maintains authority to establish Incident Command for all fire ground operations and multi-casualty incidents. Provides strategic and tactical command by organizing the most effective utilization of equipment and personnel. Strategic placement of apparatus/equipment to best address an emergency incident or fire attack. Ensures perimeter security and directs scene activities of subordinates. Evaluates incident conditions and requests additional resources as needed; coordinating unit's activities with other responder units; and ensuring the safety of crews under charge. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements: Associate degree in related field (or equivalent), Ten (10) years' experience as a firefighter with minimum three (3) years in supervisory rank, Currently in supervisory rank and active supervisory role within Fire Rescue agency, Florida Firefighter II Certification, Florida Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic License, Florida Fire Officer II Certification, Florida Fire Service Instructor I Certification or higher, Florida Pump Operator Certification, G300 Intermediate Incident Command System, G400 Advanced Incident Command System, Florida Incident Safety Officer Certification (within 12 months of hire), Valid Driver License, Satisfactory annual performance evaluation, Pass Physical Abilities Test

Salary: $91,000.00 Annually

Application Deadline: 2026-11-06