Administrator, Police Operations and Training

Regional Transportation District (RTD)

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When you join RTD, you will be among dedicated employees exhibiting RTD's values of passion, respect, diversity, trustworthiness, collaboration, and ownership. RTD is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of our diversity value statement, we encourage our employees to honor diversity in thought, people, and experience. Come join RTD on this great journey to be the trusted leader in mobility, delivering excellence and value to our customers and community.

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Employee Benefits:

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Employee Benefits:

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The Police Operations & Training Program Manager is responsible for the strategic planning, development, and administration of the Police Department's training, compliance, and administrative support programs. This position serves as a key advisor to command staff and plays a critical role in ensuring operational readiness, regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and organizational effectiveness. This role has significant responsibility for program, budget, and policy oversight, and interagency coordination, directly impacting department performance, liability exposure, and public safety outcomes.

• Strategic Leadership & Program Management
• Training, Compliance & Risk Management
• Budget, Grants & Resource Management
• Personnel Support, Recruitment & Workforce Development
• Operations, Logistics & Special Events
• Interagency Coordination & External Relations
• Data Analysis & Performance Management
• General Responsibilities

• Advanced knowledge of law enforcement operations, training standards, and regulatory requirements desired
• Strong understanding of organizational leadership, program management, and public sector administration
• Ability to analyze complex issues, develop strategic solutions, and influence decision-making at the command level
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws related to compliance, records management, and public safety operations
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting and grant management
• Ability to lead projects, manage competing priorities, and meet critical deadlines
• High level of discretion, professionalism, and political awareness
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and specialized systems (e.g., POST Portal, records systems)
• Ability to use sound judgement and maintain the strictest confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to manage time and workload effectively which includes planning, organizing, and prioritizing with attention to detail.

Other:
All job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Required:
• Minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in law enforcement administration, training management, or program leadership.
• Minimum of two (2) years of managing financial oversight in government, law enforcement, military or other regulated environment. Handling line items like equipment, training contracts, invoicing, procurement or controlled materials.
• Preferred:
• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration or related field.
• Experience with POST compliance, accreditation, budgeting, and grant management.

We are considering all applications for this position up until the position close date of 8/17/2026. For consideration, please be sure to apply before the posting end date.

Pay Range:

$77,437.00 - $ Annual

EEO POLICY AND ADA ACCOMMODATIONS

RTD is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless to the race, sex, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

RTD is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, promotions, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship.

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