ACADIS Database Manager (DPS #10116030)

New Mexico Department of Justice; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy (NMLEA) provides basic and in-service training for police officers and telecommunicators across the state. The Acadis system is used to review, audit, track and report training, compliance and performance under the Law Enforcement Training Act.

Reporting to the Academy leadership, the role involves supervising a team of Data Analysts, coordinating day-to-day schedules, and ensuring adequate coverage of all operational areas to support the agency’s mission.

Qualifications

• Experience in software administration, preferably in a public safety government environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of the Law Enforcement Training Act and related mandates, including statewide training, certification and compliance operations.
• Proven ability to oversee large-scale data systems and manage resources to support training and certification functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage large-scale operational responsibilities that support law enforcement training and certification statewide.
• Identify and allocate resources to meet daily operational demands including database management and compliance monitoring.
• Ensure alignment with the Training & Standards Council and statutory mandates, and balance ongoing responsibilities.

Skills

Software administration

Data systems management

Public safety operations

statewide training oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ACADIS Readiness Suite

Job description

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The New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy (NMLEA) provides basic and in-service law enforcement training for police officers and telecommunicators, and to enforce the statutory and administrative laws and responsibilities entrusted to the Division. The NMLEA uses the Acadis® software suite to review, audit, track and report agency and employee (police officers and telecommunicators) training, compliance and performance in accordance with the New Mexico Law Enforcement Training Act:29-7-7.1. In-service law enforcement training; requirements; eligibility.29-7-7.2. Reports.

Why does the job exist?

The Acadis® system provides a centralized platform for monitoring the credentials of individual officers and dispatchers, as well as assessing the overall compliance status of agencies themselves. It streamlines training record management, improves accountability, and enhances preparedness, ensuring that personnel and organizations meet the state's rigorous standards for public safety and effective law enforcement operations. The Acadis Manager has direct supervision and leadership of two (2) full-time Data Analysts, ensuring the effective execution of duties, consistent performance management, and the professional development of each team member. It involves managing day-to-day schedules, assigning responsibilities to maintain balanced workloads, and ensuring that all operational areas are adequately covered to support the broader mission of the agency.

How does it get done?

DATABASE AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

• Lead and manage large-scale operational responsibilities that support law enforcement training and certification functions for agencies statewide, including oversight of nine satellite academies.
• Identify and allocate the necessary resources to meet the daily operational demands of the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy (LEA), including database management, qualifications review, and compliance monitoring.
• Ensure the efficient, effective, and timely fulfillment of organizational goals in alignment with the mission of the Training & Standards Council and the statutory mandates under the Law Enforcement Training Act.
• Prioritize and balance immediate, short-term, and mid-term operational needs related to law enforcement as well as other duties as assigned.

Who are the customers?

Work is performed for the New Mexico Department of Public Safety employees, local law enforcement agencies, dispatch centers, satellite law enforcement academies, and executive and legislative agencies throughout the state.

Ideal Candidate

• Experience in software administration, preferably in a public safety government environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of the Law Enforcement Training Act and related statutory mandates, including experience managing statewide training, certification and compliance operations.
• Proven ability to oversee large-scale data systems (e.g., Acadis® Readiness Suite), ensure data integrity, and manage operational resources to support law enforcement training and certification functions.

Bachelor's Degree in any field of study from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of professional-level experience with a tactical impact directly related to the purpose of the position defined by the agency at the time of recruitment. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling eight (8) years may substitute for the required education and experience. A hiring agency will designate a portion of the required experience to include supervisory and/or specialized experience. Any required licensure, certification or registration shall be defined at the time of recruitment and will be in addition to the above requirements.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License, a current Defensive Driving Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of employment within six (6) months of date of hire. Employment is subject to a national fingerprint-based records check. Local and in-state travel may be required. Overtime may be required to meet deadlines and peak performance periods.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a fast-paced law enforcement office setting with exposure to armed law enforcement personnel and confidential information. Extensive use of desktop/laptop computer with multiple visual/video display terminals (VDT). Extensive use of agency-issued cell phone. Ability to operate multipurpose copier/scanner/fax machines. Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.

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Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.