Public Safety Human Resources Manager

Human Resources Manager

The Arlington County Police Department (ACPD) is seeking an experienced and strategic Human Resources Manager to oversee all aspects of personnel management within the Police Department's Human Resources Management Section. This is a newly created position reporting directly to a Deputy Police Chief and may supervise both uniformed and civilian personnel.

The HR Manager actively manages the department's human resources functions to include recruitment and hiring, background investigations, employee pay and benefits, collective bargaining and performance management. This is a hands-on role that requires both strategic thinking and daily execution of critical HR activities. The Manager also acts as the primary liaison between ACPD and the County's centralized Human Resources Department, ensuring consistency in practice, communication, and policy alignment across the organization.

Major Job Duties :

Providing strategic direction and actively managing day-to-day human resources functions and service delivery within the department;

Advising leadership, supervisors, and employees on human resources issues, policy interpretation, employee relations, and compliance with County regulations;

Personally managing and executing recruitment initiatives and campaigns, including developing and implementing strategies to attract, retain, and develop a diverse and talented workforce;

Collaborating with County HR regarding workforce alignment and compensation structures;

Monitoring department-wide performance management processes, providing training and support to supervisors to ensure consistency and fairness;

Directing departmental risk management and employee relations functions, including oversight of light-duty status personnel and off-duty employment compliance;

Managing ACPD collective bargaining activities, including negotiations, contract provisions, and contract disputes with the Service, Labor and Trades (SLT) and Arlington Coalition of Police (ACOP) units;

Serving as a hands-on practitioner who directly manages projects, prepares reports, and assists in operational implementation of department-wide HR initiatives; and

Performing a wide variety of additional HR-adjacent duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in human resources, public administration, business administration, criminal justice or a related field; and

Significant and progressively responsible experience in providing expert-level human resources management, with a proven record of leadership and operational decision making.

Substitution(s) : Additional qualifying experience can be substituted for the educational requirement.

Desirable Qualifications :

Preference may be given to applicants with a Master's degree in Human Resources or a related field and / or significant experience in one or more of the following :

Managing recruitment and hiring processes;

Supervising human resources operations within a public safety agency with more than 100 employees;

HRIS software, particularly Oracle based (e.g., PRISM+, Peoplesoft, Fusion Cloud);

Demonstrating a hands-on leadership style with the ability to manage priorities, execute tasks directly, and support staff through active participation;

Working with bargaining units and collective bargaining agreements; and / or

Working with and in a public safety and / or unionized environment.

Background Check : A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted. It will include checks of the following : criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You will be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.

Work Hours : Core department hours are Monday through Friday, 8 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m. Flexible and telework options may be available, subject to supervisor approval. This position may additionally require travel to locations outside of Northern Virginia to perform recruitment-related activities.