Sheriff Chief Deputy

Job overview

The Sheriff Chief Deputy role is onsite in Benton, AR, at the Saline County Sheriff’s Office. Starting pay is $93,647 per year, with a promotional rate up to $102,830 per year for an established employee certified by CLEST before employment. The Chief Deputy oversees Sheriff’s Office operations, including its detention facility and five divisions. Reporting directly to the Sheriff, the Chief Deputy leads operational oversight, personnel, budgets, training, and coordination with law enforcement and government partners. The role helps implement the Sheriff’s objectives while supporting lawful, safe, and effective services for Saline County residents and detainees.

What you'll do

• Oversee day-to-day Sheriff’s Office operations and confer with the Sheriff
• coordinate with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies
• conduct staff meetings and receive command staff updates
• oversee employee training and minimum standards
• assist with budgets and approve supply purchases
• support oversight of the detention facility and detainee rights and safety
• attend Quorum Court meetings and prepare reports
• represent the Sheriff in agency and community meetings
• prepare reports, news releases, speeches, and grant materials
• oversee staffing, hiring recommendations, and internal investigations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

sheriff chief deputy

benton ar

saline county

full-time

$93,647–$102,830/year

law enforcement

sheriff’s office operations

detention facility

staff supervision

public safety

budget oversight

agency coordination

15 years experience

arkansas law enforcement certification

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• County-paid employee health, dental, and life insurance subject to wellness-check requirements
• county retirement contribution of 15.32% of gross pay per pay period
• certificate pay eligibility
• bilingual pay after proficiency is established
• paid holidays off as workload permits.

Why this role

Requires at least 15 years of law enforcement experience and full-time certified law enforcement officer status; the position includes regular and irregular hours, some travel, and possible evening or night work.

About the employer

Saline County is hiring for this role. Industry: Police Protection. Sector: 92.