The ideal candidate must possess experience in supporting essential multi-modular software systems and SQL server databases. Effective collaboration with vendors and internal teams is essential for meeting departmental requirements. Clear and concise communication skills are a must across all organizational levels and leveraging their technical expertise and operational awareness to transform business needs into viable technical solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Administer the police department’s extensive Records Management System and interface with various public and law enforcement systems.

Ensure adherence to reporting mandates such as NIBRS, Community Policing, and CALEA.

Design and develop sophisticated reports and applications for effective data presentation.

Oversee complex departmental databases containing sensitive information. Establish and enforce data integrity standards, maintain stringent security measures, and ensure redundancy and high availability.

Lead projects and initiatives for new or existing police technology systems, collaborating with external vendors for implementation and enhancement.

Engage with police leadership and other City departments to optimize and maintain departmental technology.

Provide leadership and guidance to a small technical team, planning and coordinating assignments, reviewing work for accuracy, and monitoring project status.

Supervise the Technical Support Unit, managing user service requests, hardware/software inventory, server maintenance, and system administration.

Qualifications

• Two-year college degree required; a Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field preferred.
• Substantial and progressively responsible experience in information technology, including experience with relational database systems such as Microsoft SQL Server and/or Oracle. Roles similar to Senior Computer Programmer Analyst, Database Developer, or Database Administrator are relevant.
• Experience in system analysis, design, database development, and administration.
• Expertise in database application development and documentation techniques.
• Background in data disaster recovery planning and testing.
• Leadership experience in database application project development and implementation.
• Comprehensive understanding of Microsoft SQL Server. Prior experience supporting substantial multi-modular software systems essential to public safety.
• Proven experience in leading, mentoring, and supervising a technical team.
• Demonstrated ability to design intricate technology solutions and manage technical projects within the law enforcement domain.
• Strong grasp of information security best practices and system administration.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Successful completion of polygraph examination.
• Drug screening.
• Criminal background checks (local and federal).