Police Technology Director - 4860

Police Technology Director – 4860

 

Under the direction of the City’s Chief Information Officer, and with day-to-day guidance from the Police Administrative Services Bureau Director, the Police Technology Director is responsible for the day-to-day management and oversight of the Police Technology Services Division.  The Police Technology Services Division is comprised of an 11-member team, working in conjunction with the City’s Information Systems Department in providing technology services and solutions to the Police Department.  The Division has a budget of $2.04 million and manages capital projects of $2.5 million.

 

Responsibilities of this position include:

 

· Planning, developing, purchasing and implementing all police technology including the integration of all police automated systems.

· Developing short and long-term plans regarding automation for the Department to include establishing priorities regarding systems, projects and purchasing of computer hardware/software. 

· Supervising professional and technical staff; assigning work activities; projects and programs to appropriate staff members; reviewing and evaluating the effectiveness of current work projects and methods.

· Preparing and presenting regular status updates related to key projects, initiatives, and staff assignments.

· Overseeing the development, implementation, management and support of multiple computer technologies including operating systems, application packages, custom developed software, network/communications systems, database management systems and related software. 

· Reviewing proposals and oversight of projects to ensure technical and departmental requirements are met; forecasting and budgeting for automated equipment in the Police Department; and monitoring time and expenditures to ensure projects and budgets meet established targets.

· Overseeing procurement, RFP development, specifications of contracts with hardware, software and system service vendors while working closely with the City’s Information Systems, Legal, Risk Management and Purchasing departments.

· Developing and maintaining business continuity plans for technology used to support critical police operations.

· Supporting City technology standards and policies.  Establishing Police Department technology standards and policies when existing City standards and policies do not apply

· Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with the Office of the Chief, command staff, and other Police employees as well as Information Systems management and staff.

· Demonstrating an ability to communicate and manage organizational change. 

· Directing individual accomplishments toward organizational management objectives. 

 

The successful candidate will have knowledge and proven ability in the following areas:

 

· Management practices and procedures.

· Information Systems related terminology, practices, procedures and regulations.

· State and federal regulations and standards regarding criminal justice information systems.

· Police Department applications systems, computer resources and user requirements.

· Computer systems design, management, programming and quality assurance.

· Project organization, management and control.

· Personnel management.

 

Additionally, the Police Technology Director is responsible for planning, organizing and reviewing the work of staff members to identify skills and development opportunities to maximize employee performance.  The selected individual will have the ability to review current processes and procedures, diagnose problems, develop innovative solutions, and prepare and present effective written and oral reports.  This individual will have the ability to listen and communicate effectively with a diverse group of people, while establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, vendors and the general public.

 

The successful candidate will need to balance the needs of law enforcement with technology.  This individual must be innovative and seek out ways to ensure new technology solutions are implemented, appropriately utilized and adequately supported.  Additionally, it is essential that there is a strong collaboration between the City’s Information Systems Department and the Police Department’s Technology Services Division.  It is imperative that this individual understands technology needs in public safety as it pertains to trends taking place at the local, regional and national level.

 

This individual must have experience managing all aspects of information technology, including strategic planning, project management with complex and multi-departmental technology projects, budget, procurement and contract administration and creating technical solutions to customer problems. 

 

The Police Technology Director directly supervises professional and technical staff and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Organization’s policies and applicable laws.

 

Interested candidates will possess any combination of a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems or a related field and a minimum of five years recent experience in Police systems and network operations, customer support, application services and development and implementation of technological initiatives.  Additionally, a minimum of two years recent experience managing and leading professional and technical personnel is required. 

 

The Police Department requires all applicants to participate in an extensive background check, polygraph examination, psychological, and pre-employment drug and alcohol test. 

 

The annual compensation package for this position is highly competitive and negotiable based on experience and qualifications.  The City provides an attractive benefits package, which includes, but is not limited to:

· Health Insurance – first day health insurance coverage with a choice of medical and dental plans for employees, dependents and domestic partners, with premiums that are among the lowest in Arizona

· Life Insurance – equal to annual salary, plus the option to purchase additional coverage

· Retirement – participation in a defined benefit plan through the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) with matching contributions from the City.  Long-term disability coverage is also provided through ASRS

· Voluntary Deferred Compensation – through a diversified 457 plan with ICMA/RC

· Vacation – 15 paid days of vacation annually, up to 20 days based on years of service

· Holidays – 10 paid holidays annually

· Tuition Assistance - $4,000 annually

· Flexible Spending Accounts

· Employee Assistance Program

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Detailed benefits information available at http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/HR/benefacts.asp.


To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please forward a transmittal letter of interest and a resume to:

Arcus Public

8170 Adams Drive

Suite 200

Hummelstown, PA  17036

877.570.8040

Fax: 717.583.5103Email:  Resume.Public@arcus.net