City of Opa-Locka
155 Perviz Avenue
PO Box 540221
Opa-locka, Florida 33054
Phone:  (305) 953-2815
Contact:  Sara A. Holmes
E-mail Address:  jobs@opalockafl.gov
Agency Website address:  www.opalockafl.gov
Position 1:  Chief of Police
Salary:  Negotiable - DOQ

Nature of Work:
Highly responsible command leadership; involving administrative duties, and specialized police work in directing the operations of the Opa-locka Police Department.

A minimum of three to five years of senior command experience in a federal, local or state law enforcement agency; thorough knowledge of modern principles, practices, and methods of police administration, organization, operation, investigation, labor management relations and community relations in a multi-cultural community.  Position requires an applicant who demonstrates leadership and a commitment to community oriented policing.

Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice Administration, Public Administration or comparative field supplemented by extensive, progressively responsible police experience or alternatively, 3-5 years of senior command experience.

Masters degree is preferred.  A graduate of the FBI National Academy, Police Executive Research Forum, or Southern Police Institute is desirable.  Applicants must possess excellent written and oral communications skills and demonstrate the ability to work with city officials and subordinates.  Applicant must have a thorough understanding and experience in financial and human resources management, budget preparation and fiscal control.

To apply please mail or deliver resume with cover letter & Official City Application Form with five references to:

City of Opa-Locka
155 Perviz Avenue
PO Box 540221
Opa-locka, Florida 33054
Phone:  (305) 953-2815
Contact:  Sara A. Holmes
E-mail Address:  jobs@opalockafl.gov
Agency Website address:  www.opalockafl.gov
Position 2:  Human Resources Director
Salary:  $45,000 - 72,000 (DOQ)

Nature of Work:
Under administrative direction from the Assistant City Manager of Administration, performs specialized work in the area of recruitment, testing, and selection, development of employee skills, record retention and management as it pertains to City employees.

Must be able to provide technical expertise and assistance to employees, supervisors, and managers on employee performance, discipline, supervision and grievance.  Be able to investigate complaints and recommend appropriate action; advise, confer and counsel employees, supervisors and managers in the handling of interpersonal relationships, conflict resolution, and consensus building.

Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration or Human Resources Management or closely related field from an accredited college or university.  Considerable experience in personnel administration Labor negotiations, and budget preparation and fiscal control; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

To apply please mail or deliver resume with cover letter & Official City Application Form with five references to:

Opa-Locka Police Department
155 Perviz Avenue
PO Box 540221
Opa-locka, Florida 33054
Phone:  (305) 953-2815
Contact:  Sara A. Holmes
E-mail Address:  jobs@opalockafl.gov
Agency Website address:  www.opalockafl.gov
Position 3:  Police Lieutenant
Salary Range:  $50,000 - $57,000

Nature of Work:  This is responsible supervisory law enforcement work directing a shift of police personnel in the protection of life and property, or in specialized staff activities for the City of Opa-locka Police Department.

Requirement:  Currently employed within the City of Opa-Locka Police Department* with a permanent status and seven continuous years of full-time service, with two in a supervisory capacity.  Overall rating of satisfactory or above n the performance evaluations covering the most recent period.
*Individuals not employed with the City must have a minimum of seven years of law enforcement experience, with at least two in a supervisory capacity.  Must possess a current State of Florida police certification, or have been separated within preceding 24 months from another police agency if not currently employed.

Education, Training & Experience Requirements:   Previous law enforcement experience to include at least seven years in a supervisory capacity.  Bachelors degree supplemented by progressively responsible experience as a uniformed or investigative law enforcement Sergeant or Corporal, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
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