- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community.
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- Youth Development Programs
- Adventure Travel
Hi, I’m
Corey K. Hambrick
Conyers,GA
Summary
Senior public-sector executive with progressive leadership experience in municipal and county government operations. Demonstrated ability to guide multi-department organizations, align leadership teams with governing authority priorities, and steward public resources with discipline and accountability. Experienced in operating within full-service government environments requiring coordination across diverse service areas, regulatory frameworks, and stakeholder interests. Recognized for strengthening organizational cohesion, translating policy direction into operational execution, and leading effectively through both routine governance demands and complex circumstances. Combines strategic perspective with practical execution to ensure consistent, measurable public service delivery.
Overview
18
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
City of Ideal
Chief of Police
10.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Chief executive of the Police Department responsible for operational leadership, personnel management, fiscal oversight, and long-range planning.
- Direct daily operations, staffing strategy, and professional standards.
- Prepare and monitor operating expenditures and capital planning.
- Advise Mayor and Council on public safety trends, policy matters, and resource allocation.
- Coordinate regional and state partnerships to support aligned service delivery.
- Lead emergency preparedness and critical incident response.
- Implement performance measures and internal review processes to strengthen accountability.
- Maintain a disciplined, service-focused culture grounded in transparency and operational clarity.
- Liaised with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies to streamline investigation completion.
- Coordinated with law enforcement agencies to respond to security incidents and emergencies.
Rockdale County Board of Commissioners
Chief of Staff
01.2017 - 01.2021
Job overview
- Senior executive advisor and operational leader within a full-service county government.
- Exercised executive-level administrative supervision of 14 Department Directors operating under the Chairman’s statutory authority; directed performance expectations, influenced hiring and termination decisions, established strategic priorities, resolved interdepartmental conflicts, and ensured execution of Board initiatives across all service areas.
- Supported the Chairman and Board in advancing strategic initiatives and daily governmental operations.
- Strengthened cross-department alignment to advance county-wide priorities.
- Assisted in development and oversight of operating budgets and capital initiatives.
- Reviewed procurement actions, contracts, and intergovernmental agreements.
- Prepared executive briefings and agenda materials for Board deliberation.
- Represented the County in civic, municipal, and regional engagements.
- Operated at the intersection of policy direction and administrative execution, addressing complex matters requiring discretion, balanced judgment, and steady leadership.
Conyers Police Department
Various Positions (Officer, Corporal/City Marshal, Sergeant/Detective)
01.2008 - 01.2017
Job overview
- Advanced through ranks including Officer, Corporal/City Marshal, and Sergeant/Detective.
- Supervised investigative personnel and administrative staff.
- Managed complex investigations and ensured procedural compliance.
- Evaluated operational performance and reinforced accountability standards.
- Contributed to municipal ordinance initiatives and community-focused strategies.
- Coordinated with prosecutorial agencies and testified in judicial proceedings.
- Developed a disciplined foundation in supervision, operational management, and public accountability.
- Provided reporting for forecast analysis and ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making.
Education
Strayer UniversityHerndon, VA
Master of Public Administration
12.2012
Alabama A&M UniversityHuntsville, AL
Bachelor of Arts from Political Science, Criminal Justice
05.2006
Skills
- Multi-department organizational oversight
- Strategic planning
- Disciplined execution
- Performance management
- Accountability systems
- Budget awareness
- Fiscal stewardship
- Policy implementation
- Operational review
- Executive communication
- Calm leadership
- Crime prevention
Affiliations
- Project Management Institute
- Soaring Heights – Board Member
- The Hambrick Foundation – Board Member
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Georgia POST – Managerial Certification
- Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police
- International Association of Chiefs of Police – Leadership in Police Organizations
Interests
Executive Strengths
- Multi-department organizational oversight
- Strategic planning and disciplined execution
- Performance management and accountability systems
- Budget awareness and fiscal stewardship
- Policy implementation and operational review
- Executive communication with elected officials and stakeholders
- Calm leadership in routine and emergent conditions
Community Board Service
- Soaring Heights – Board Member
- The Hambrick Foundation – Board Member
- Rockdale Career Academy – Board Member (Former)
Timeline
Chief of Police
City of Ideal
10.2024 - Current
Chief of Staff
Rockdale County Board of Commissioners
01.2017 - 01.2021
Various Positions (Officer, Corporal/City Marshal, Sergeant/Detective)
Conyers Police Department
01.2008 - 01.2017
Strayer University
Master of Public Administration
Alabama A&M University
Bachelor of Arts from Political Science, Criminal Justice