Job Opportunities

Full Time Police Chief

 The City of Greenwood has an opening for a Full Time Police Chief. 

The Chief of Police is responsible for all aspects of police operations including, but not limited to, administrative oversight, personnel, patrol and investigative functions, grant writing, managing the departmental budget, establishing and maintaining community policing programs, attending monthly City Council meetins, active participation and attendance at community meetins, coordinating all patrols throughout the community, attending monthly Chiefs and Joint Task Force meetings, and other duties as assigned. The Chief of Police is an "essential" employee and is subject to call-in twenty-four (24) hours a day. 

 

This position requires a minimum of an Associate's Degree in Police Administration, Criminal Justice, or related field. Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice or similar field, Southern Police Institue and have attended FBI National Academy preferred. Candidate must possess a minimum experience in Community Policing, Officer Training, Grant Administration, Investigations, Law Enforcement and a minimum of fifteen (15) year experience in municipal law enforcement with at least five (5) years in a supervisory or command position at the rank of Sergeant or above. Military Police or related training/experience may be substituted for minimum experience necessary. Must be able to obtain certification by the Arkansas Commission of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (CLEST). Must have valid driver's license. 

 

Candidates will be subject to a thorough background investigation including drug testing, reference check, credit check, medical/physical examination, fingerprinting, and other standard law enforcement checks. Send resume with cover letter, references and salary history to Danielle Smith, HR Director by email to dsmith@gwark.com or documents may be delivered to City Hall, located at 30 Bell Road. Salary Range $64,858.36-$79,038.11. Pay will be determined by experience. The City of Greenwood is an EOE. Scheduled start date to begin October 2, 2023. 


(2) Part Time/Seasonal Street Position

The City of Greenwood has two openings for Part Time/Seasonal Positions in the Street Dept. 

Responsibilities would include maintaining city properties by mowing, weedeating, trash removal and the ability to work in all-weather conditions. 

Rate of pay $11.00/per hour

Applications are available online or may be picked at Greenwood City Hall located at 30 Bell Road, Monday thru Friday 8am-5pm. Any questions contact dsmith@gwark.com or by calling 479-357-1132. Closing date: Open until filled. The City of Greenwood is an EOE. 

 


How to Apply

In order to apply for employment with the City of Greenwood you must complete and submit an Application for Employment.

Click Here to download our Application for Employment

Upon completing the application form you may fax, mail, or drop it off at the Greenwood City Hall.

Please use the Human Resources contact information provided to submit your application or if you have questions.

Human Resources Director
Danielle Smith

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Greenwood City Hall
P.O. Box 1450
30 Bell Road
Greenwood, AR 72936

Phone: 479-996-2742
Fax: 479-996-2743

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