Executive Chief Deputy — Operations & Detention Oversight

Saline County Sheriff's Office; Benton (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Saline County Sheriff's Office in Benton, AR, is seeking a Chief Deputy to serve as the chief operations law enforcement executive. The incumbent will supervise five divisions and 100+ employees, manage the multi-million-dollar budget, and ensure compliance with federal and state guidelines while protecting detainees' and employees' rights.

Responsibilities include coordinating with local, state, and federal agencies, producing reports, and serving as a liaison to Quorum Court members.

Qualifications

• Requires strong leadership and supervision of multiple divisions.
• Experience with budget development, cost controls and procurement.
• Ability to develop departmental objectives and policy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; community liaison skills.
• Experience supervising sworn and civilian staff and detention operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversees day-to-day operations of the Sheriff's Office.
• Confers with the Sheriff on daily activities.
• Coordinates with local, state, and federal agencies.
• Conducts staff meetings and reviews performance.
• Manages budget, procurement, and equipment coordination.
• Oversees the Detention Facility operations and detainee rights.
• Ensures compliance with Federal and State laws; prepares reports.
• Represents the Sheriff in public meetings and grants writing.
• Maintains liaison with county departments and other agencies.
• Communicates with the public and negotiates with vendors.
• Ensures staffing and training standards across SCSO.
• Engages with community groups to promote public safety.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Policy development

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

15 years law enforcement or 10 years management experience

Job description

Saline County Sheriff's Office in Benton, AR, is seeking a Chief Deputy to serve as the chief operations law enforcement executive. The incumbent will supervise five divisions and 100+ employees, manage the multi-million-dollar budget, and ensure compliance with federal and state guidelines while protecting detainees' and employees' rights.

Responsibilities include coordinating with local, state, and federal agencies, producing reports, and serving as a liaison to Quorum Court members.