Civic Leadership Search Partners

Excellence In Executive Talent Acquisition

At Civic Leadership Search Partners (CLSP), we specialize in high-impact executive recruitment for public safety organizations. Founded and led by former public safety professionals, we understand what's at stake and what effective leadership truly entails.

Our approach combines deep industry knowledge, strategic search methods, and a nationwide network of top-tier candidates. Whether you're a city hiring a progressive police chief or a university seeking a new campus safety leader, we deliver talent that fits your mission, values, and community.

Our Value To You

The Civic Leadership Search Advantage

We offer more than candidate placement. We deliver insight, strategic counsel, and true partnership rooted in real-world public safety leadership. Our team’s firsthand experience in police, fire, EMS, and correctional command gives us a unique ability to assess not just qualifications, but also leadership style, cultural alignment, and operational readiness.

Every search we conduct is guided by discretion, and a strong understanding of community impact. With a rigorous, targeted approach and a commitment to service, we help clients secure the right leaders confidently and efficiently. As a fully registered and insured firm, we’re prepared to meet the formal procurement needs of public sector partners from day one.

Experience You Can Trust

Leveraging Deep Networks and Shared Experience to Build Leadership That Commands Respect and Community Confidence.

Mission and Values Statement

Our Mission

We transform communities by connecting them with visionary public safety leaders. Through a disciplined, values-based search process, we identify individuals whose integrity, expertise, and sound judgment elevate performance, build trust, and deliver lasting, meaningful results.

Our Vision

To be the nation’s trusted leader in civic leadership executive search. In the process, we will empower organizations, inspire innovation, and shape safer, stronger, and more resilient communities .