The City of Pine Bluff is seeking a seasoned law enforcement professional with a proven track record of establishing a foundation of stability and creating a formal leadership development program to serve as the Chief of Police. We are seeking an individual who will be enthusiastic, committed to community-oriented policing, and has an outstanding ability to work with and develop teams.
Under the direction of the Mayor, the Chief of Police plans, directs, and oversees the activities and functions of the Pine Bluff Police Department to ensure the effective enforcement of Laws and Ordinances, the protection of lives and property, and the initiation of crime prevention endeavors within the community.
Essential Duties
· Reviews and interprets laws and regulations affecting the City, directs and performs complex managerial work in enforcing laws, preserves peace within the community, develops City law enforcement policies, and ensures compliance with local, state, federal laws and regulations.
· Establishes, interprets, and enforces operating policies and procedures within the Police Department that are consistent with the Mayor’s objectives and organizational policies, and evaluates the results of overall operations and service levels.
· Identifies community law enforcement and public safety priorities; develops and implements programs to achieve established priorities; develops strategic priorities, goals, and objectives; establishes criteria to determine efficiency and effectiveness of the Police Department; develops service-related issue plans for forecasting long-range police department operational and capital improvement needs.
· Directs and oversees the development and administration of the department's annual operating budget.
· Develops cooperative professional relationships with representatives of law enforcement agencies, other departments within the city, judges, attorneys, media reporters and editors, federal, state, public sector organizations, community leaders, and citizens; serves as the city representative on advisory boards, professional organizations, and committees.
· Attends and participates in City Council meetings, attends conferences
· All other duties assigned
Qualifications
· A bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a Major in Criminal Justice or a related field is preferred.
· Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible law enforcement experience, to include five years of supervisory experience for a police department.
· An equivalent combination of related education, experience, and training may be considered
· All required licenses and certificates, as mandated by local, state, and federal laws, or required herein, must be maintained as a condition of employment.
Skills and Abilities
· Strong oral and written communication skills.
· Strong community outreach skills (i.e. business owners, residents, schools, churches, non-profit organizations, etc.)
· Computer skills based on departmental functions
· High level of critical and analytical thinking skills
· Knowledge and expert level of skill in using firearms and other essential equipment
· Detailed knowledge of laws and regulations governing police conduct and procedures.
Salary
$99,000 - $123,170; Based on years of service, education, and certifications
Relocation Package is available.
Send resumes and/or questions to: Vickie Conaway at vickiec@cityofpinebluff-ar.gov.
Closing Date: June 2, 2025
