Chief of Police - At Will Position

The City of Little Rock provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. City of Little Rock complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every work location. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Job Objective & Safety/Security Sensitive Designation
To plan and direct the operations of the Police Department to ensure effective enforcement of laws and ordinances.

Essential Functions
A complete job description to include position's essential functions is available here.

Please note this position will be open until filled and may close at any time.

Minimum Qualifications, Additional Requirements And Supervisory Responsibilities
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through completion of a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Police Science, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related area, ten (10) years of progressively responsible law enforcement experience to include a minimum of five (5) years in a managerial and administrative capacity in a law enforcement agency; five (5) years of experience supervising managerial and professional-level employees. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Additional Requirements

Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.

Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays to attend meetings or critical events and activities as needed.

Must be a resident of the City of Little Rock within ninety (90) days of employment; must maintain residency for the duration of employment in this position.

Must meet any other requirements established by the Little Rock Civil Service Commission and the State Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training and maintain for the duration of employment in this position.

Prior to any exposure to criminal justice information must obtain Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) security and privacy certification and maintain the certification for the duration of employment in this position.

Disclaimer
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

Chief of Police Benefit Package

Uniformed Police and Fire are required to participate in Arkansas Local Police and Fire Retirement System.

8.5% employee contribution (employer contribution actuarially determined.)

Relocation & Housing expenses are negotiable upon hire.

Generous paid leave.

Medical insurance premium partially paid for the employee; partial medical insurance premium paid for dependents.

Deferred compensation plan available.

Employee Assistance Program available to employee and family at no cost.

Car provided by the City.

Life insurance and AD&D – premium paid by the City for the employee.(Basic life insurance = $500,000)(AD&D = 1 X Annual Salary).

Dental insurance premium paid by the City; partial dental insurance premium paid for dependents.

Optical insurance premium paid by the City (Dependent coverage available).

Pre-tax flexible spending accounts.

Cancer and disease insurance, and additional life and AD&D insurance available at group rates.

After completing one year of employment with the City of Little Rock, an employee is paid "longevity" bonus pay and is based on tenure.

Education Incentive Pay.

Holiday Premium Pay.

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