Police Chief

CITY OF CAMDEN   Camden, AR   Full-time     Law Enforcement / Security
Posted on September 18, 2024

NOTICE POSITION OPENING

POLICE CHIEF CAMDEN, ARKANSAS

The City of Camden is currently seeking a highly qualified and motivated individual for the position of Police Chief.

The chief's duties include planning, directing, and controlling all administrative and technical police services and activities along with supervising and providing for departmental training, assignments, and discipline.

The Camden Police Department works to maintain high standards of community respect and has excellent working relationships with other local, state and federal law enforcement agencies. The Police Chief works under the administrative direction of the Mayor and is responsible for work of considerable difficulty in directing the overall operations of the police department.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Applicants must hold a certification as a state or national law enforcement officer.

• Applicants must have a minimum of ten (10) years related experience to include five (5) years of experience in a supervisory capacity. 

•Qualified applicants should possess a minimum of an associate's degree or its equivalent in related training hours.

Job Description:

Duties and responsibilities: 

•Have a good working relationship with the public, police personnel, and other city team members. 

•Fosters a close working relationship with all local, State, and federal agencies. 

•Direct, plan, and manage all functions and operations of the police department in enforcing laws and ordinances, preventing crime, and protecting life and property. 

•Plan and direct the departments' short and long-term goals, objectives, and strategies.

• Develop and implement policies and procedures for the department's operational standards.

•Develop the annual departmental budget request and work to control expenses by budgetary apportions. 

•Advise and inform the mayor on all related police functions, attend council meetings, and prepare and present a yearly report to the City Council. 

•Attend Civil Service Commission meetings and other public meetings as required.

• Cultivate good community relations by giving presentations to civic, community, and other groups. 

•Meet with elected officials, appointed officials, and other community and business leaders on aspects of the department's activities. 

•Carried out other duties as assigned.

Supervision Responsibilities:

Directly supervise the major divisions of the Department to include Patrol, Criminal Investigation and Administration. Indirectly oversee sworn personnel, dispatchers, and civilian personnel. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; evaluating performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and problem solving.

Benefits:

The city values its employees and offers a competitive salary, excellent fringe benefits, an annual uniform allowance, 12 paid holidays annually, 15 days of annual vacation leave, 20 days of sick leave annually, City-paid Health, Life, and Dental insurance, and a state-operated retirement system.

Salary Range:

Based on experience, education and training.

Closing Date:

Wednesday October 8, 2024

Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to the

Camden Police Department

C/O Chief Carpenter

#1 Police Dr. Camden, Arkansas 71701

Or by email at rcarpenter@camdenpolice.com

For questions, please call 870-837-5505 or email assistantmayor@cityofcamdenar.com

The City of Camden is an EOE. Charlotte Young Mayor