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Deputy Director of Police Administrative Services - Fort Smith, AR Situated on the banks of the Arkansas River, the City of Fort Smith spans over 65 square miles and is the third-largest populated city in Arkansas. According to the 2020 U.S. Census, Fort Smith is a city of almost 90,000 people within a metropolitan area of over 250,000. The Deputy Director of Police Administrative Services performs highly responsible professional and administrative work and reports to and consults with the Chief of Police in determining overall plans and guiding principles. The Deputy Director also provides oversight of the Office of Professional Standards within the Fort Smith Police Department. Under the direction of the Chief of Police, the Office of Professional Standards provides an avenue for the citizens of Fort Smith to report improper police actions. The Professional Standards Unit is charged with investigating those allegations of misconduct or other internal affairs matters as assigned by the Chief of Police. The Deputy Director of Police Administrative Services must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously to ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget. Extensive management, strategic planning, and budgetary experience are required and experience with labor relations and grant writing is essential. This position requires a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, public administration, or a related field. A master’s degree is preferred. At least three years of previous experience and/or training that includes law enforcement administration, grant writing and administration, budgetary oversight, police accountability and disciplinary processes, and research work is required. Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the prerequisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job will be considered. The salary range for this civilian position is $72,633 to $108,950 DOQ/E. For more information contact: Gary Holland, Senior Vice President, SGR 405-269-3445 |