Police Grants Specialist

Overview

A Police Grants Specialist is responsible for generating, monitoring, and analyzing financial reports and documents, in addition to grants coordination and management.

• Oversee financial tracking, reconciling, and reporting of multiple state and federal grants and task forces.
• Monitor revenue and expenditures ensuring compliance with contractual and program obligations while adhering to accounting procedures, reporting, and audit deadlines.
• Assist with budget‑related tasks and coordinate with City Financial Services and the various divisions within the Police Department.
• Analyze and summarize financial budget/actual reports to present concise, user‑friendly formats.
• Manage special projects, including reconciling overtime and expenses for special events, overseeing internally and externally restricted police funds, and monitoring expenditures of various Police Department programs.
• Invoice intergovernmental organizations and third‑party vendors for police services rendered.
• Maintain detailed records of monetary and non‑monetary donations received.
• Supervise paraprofessional and/or clerical staff as required; perform related duties as needed.

This class is supervised by the Financial Coordinator and is FLSA exempt‑administrative. It is distinguished from the Financial Specialist class by the more technical work performed and overall oversight with respect to grants management, as well as the additional financial tracking projects and budget work.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Public or Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of professional‑level experience in finance, accounting, or a closely related field.
• Experience utilizing computerized or personal computer (PC) based financial systems.

• Successful completion of a background investigation is required due to the confidential, sensitive nature of information handled.
• Pre‑employment or pre‑placement alcohol, drug, and/or controlled substance testing in accordance with City policy and procedures.

For the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions, please refer to the City of Mesa’s job postings.