police services manager
qualifications
Knowledge of:
General office management methods, encompassing procedures and equipment necessary for efficient operations. Considerable knowledge of data processing systems, including their operation and maintenance, is essential. Proficiency in mathematical and statistical methods and procedures is also required, enabling effective data analysis and drawing of conclusions. An ability to interpret and apply state and federal rules and regulations, along with City policies and union contract provisions, to various transactions is crucial for compliance and decision-making.
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Ability to:
Operate a computer adeptly, including formatting reports, developing applications, and troubleshooting hardware and software issues. Effective supervision skills are necessary for planning, organizing, and overseeing the work of civilian personnel engaged in data entry and record-keeping tasks. Additionally, the ability to collaborate effectively with sworn staff, subordinate employees, other government agencies, and the general public is vital for successful interaction and achievement of organizational goals. It’s also required that the appointee becomes a resident of Iowa upon appointment.
becoming a police services manager
Salary Range:
$76,439.07 – $97,557.10 annually dependent on experience
Generalized definition, supervises record maintenance data processing functions within the Police Records Division and Evidence/Property Inventory Division; does related work as required.
This is a responsible supervisory position involving management of a comprehensive record keeping system which provides the
police department efficient storage and retrieval of computer and hard copy records and files. Direct supervision is exercised over civilian staff engaged in records processing, data entry tasks, and evidence/property management. The work is performed under general supervision of a sworn police captain with incumbent utilizing a high level of initiative and independent judgment.
- Oversees records management and evidence/property inventory functions.
- Supervises storage and retrieval of department records and files in compliance with state and federal statues and regulations.
- Develops and maintains reports including special request information, crime analysis, activity and staffing reports.
- Supervises personnel in the Police Records Division and the Evidence/Property Division.
- Recommends hiring of staff in accordance with EEO practices, Civil Service rules and other City policies and procedures.
- Recommendations disciplinary action to Services Police Captain for employees investigated for minor infractions of work rules and department procedures; recommends other disciplinary actions to the Police Captain.
- Serves as Terminal Agency Coordinator for NCIC computer system.
- Trains and instructs employees in procedures and policies concerning UCR, incident based reporting and NCIC.
- Oversees department evidence/property management.
- Ensures that all evidence/property coming into the custody, care, control, or possession of any employee is properly documented and that an inventory system is established for each item from the time of receipt until final disposition or disposal.
- Updates daily warrant list; daily missing person list; weekly active stolen vehicle list; weekly Bluffs Most Wanted, and on-line traffic accident reports.
Applicants should possess a combination of experience and education equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, or a related field, coupled with a minimum of two years’ experience in staff supervision. Additionally, candidates must be capable of passing an extensive background check, including a pre-employment drug screen, to meet additional requirements for consideration.