Deputy Director of Police Administration

Description

The City of Roanoke Police Department is seeking an energetic individual to serve as the Deputy Director of Police Administration to coordinate and supervise the Department’s fiscal functions (assure compliance with existing budgets, develop budget documents under the direction of the Chief of Police and the Services Deputy Chief); contract management with various outside agencies, prepare contract documents for final review;

develop and manage grants and oversee the submittal of grant related financial documents.

• Develop and make effective presentations on controversial or complex topics to City Council, City Management, Police Department Command Staff, and public groups.
• Coordinate and supervise the Department’s fiscal functions (payroll, accounting, budget).
• Manage contracts with various outside agencies, prepare contract documents for final review.
• Manage departments technology & analyst group.
• Develop and manage grants and oversee the submittal of grant related financial documents.
• Coordinate and supervise professional staff functions of the Business division (Records Unit, Services Unit – Fleet, Property & Evidence, Equipment & Quartermaster, Building Maintenance).
• Coordinate and supervise the Services and Records Units within the division.
• Responsibilities also include addressing management problems through studies that involve consideration and development of changes in managerial policies, practices, methods, procedures and/or organizational structures.
• Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive communications and materials.

• Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Five to ten years high level management experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in local/state government preferred.
• Excellent written, verbal and human relations skills; proven skills in leading positive change and promoting activities that encourage innovation; ability to anticipate organizational needs.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations, financial record keeping principles, budgeting procedures, purchasing systems, Virginia State bid statute and City procurement procedures.
• Advanced planning, organization, problem-solving and decision making; interpersonal skills to prioritize their work and that of others.
• Working knowledge of Police Department policies and procedures, federal and state law enforcement policies and City ordinances preferred.
• Valid driver’s permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Chief of Police.

The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer. To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment.

By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents; respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints orally and in writing; make effective presentations; negotiate and resolve conflicts; organize, direct, and coordinate administrative activities.

Ability to analyze a variety of administrative, operational, fiscal, and social problems and make sound recommendations for solutions; deal with problems in the difficult phase; formulate a vision and develop practical courses of action; identify key stakeholders; read, analyze, and interpret technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents; resolve conflicts; plan, direct, train, and coordinate activities of others.

Must possess a valid appropriate driver's permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

The physical demands described here are…