Administrative Services Manager - Police

City of Goodyear Economic Development; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 96,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation Leave

Health Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

City of Goodyear is seeking a skilled administrative services leader to direct and supervise staff delivering management support, contract administration, and HR activities for the Police Department. The role sets goals, develops policies, and drives efficiency across administrative functions in Goodyear, AZ.

The position requires a four-year college degree, at least three years of related experience, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• Minimum three years of related experience.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Ability to read budget reports, technical manuals, policies, and council actions.

Responsibilities

• Directs and supervises professional staff on complex administrative problems and projects.
• Provides leadership and evaluates organizational changes and reports on impacts.
• May assist in budget projections and financial studies; oversees reports and memoranda.
• Manages special projects for the Chief of Police and department; coordinates department events.
• Leads annual updates of strategic plans, reports, and performance measurement efforts.
• Supervises administrative personnel and assists with hiring of civilian staff.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budget projections

Policy development

Project coordination

Contract administration

HR activities

Office management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description Summary

Directs, coordinates, supervises, and evaluates the work of staff in the Administrative Services Unit who provide management support services for administrative functions; manages contract administration; manages Human Resources activities for the department; sets goals and objectives, and develops policies and procedures.

At The City Of Goodyear, You Will Be a Part Of An Organization That Values Its Employees As Its Greatest Asset. You Will Become Part Of a Dedicated Team Of Professionals That Are Committed To Build And Maintain a Highly Engaged Workforce. You Will Be Challenged To Learn And Grow In An Environment That Values Employee Development And Career-building. You Will Thrive In a Culture Of Innovation.

We Believe That Successful Employees Are Those That Possess These Six Core Values.

• Adaptability
• Integrity
• Initiative
• Empathy
• Optimism
• Innovation

Salary

$96,349.75 - $143,031.74 Annually

Location

Goodyear, AZ

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

FY2600811

Division

Police Department

Department

Police Department

Opening Date

10/05/2026

Closing Date

10/19/2026 5:00 PM Arizona

FLSA

Exempt

Essential Functions

• Directs and supervises professional staff engaged in addressing complex administrative problems, projects, organizational analyses, and procedural improvements.
• Provides leadership, evaluates recommended organizational changes, and reports on the merits and potential impacts of such recommendations.
• May assist in budget projections, cost estimates, and financial or administrative studies. Supervises the preparation of public and administrative reports, correspondence, and internal memoranda.
• Provides assistance to the Chief of Police and Police Staff by managing special projects and proposals. Manages and facilitates projects of an operational and strategic nature, including conducting departmental process analysis, and performing time and efficiency analysis and training for departmental activities. Project Management also provided for the coordination and facilitation of Police Department and Citywide special events, including but not limited to, departmental meetings and annual awards ceremonies for Police and the City.
• Leads and facilitates the annual updates of the Police Department Strategic Plan, Annual Report, and Performance Measurement efforts. Plans and implements division goals and objectives through this facilitation.
• Exercises functional supervision over administrative personnel by providing day to day guidance on administrative matters including but not limited to purchasing, office management, and facility organization. Coordinates and assists with the hiring of civilian administrative personnel.

Requirements

• Formal Education/Knowledge: Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Experience: Minimum three years of experience in a related field.
• Certifications and Other Requirements: Valid Driver’s License.
• Reading: Work requires the ability to read and comprehend budget reports, technical manuals, policy and procedure, development agreements, and Council actions at a college level.
• Math: Work requires the ability to perform general and advanced math. Some work may require complex problem-solving using algebra, present/future value concepts, trend analysis, statistical relationships, capital budgeting, financial formulas, and cost benefits analysis.
• Writing: Work requires the ability to produce written documents with clearly organized thoughts using proper English sentence construction, punctuation, and grammar; write memos, letters, reports, budget documents, performance evaluations, spreadsheets, and Council actions.
• Managerial: Semi-Complex- Work requires supervising and monitoring performance for a regular group of employees including providing input on hiring/disciplinary actions and work objectives/ effectiveness, performance evaluations, and realigning work as needed. A first line supervisor typically performs these functions.
• Budget Responsibility: Significant - Oversees budget preparation of a program budget. Reviews and approves expenditures of significant budgeted funds for the department or does research and prepares recommendations for city-wide budget expenditures.
• Policy/Decision Making: Significant - The employee normally performs the job by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies. There is a choice of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties. More complex work as well as decisions with more significant impacts are typically reviewed prior to being finalized.
• Technical Skills: Limited Application - Work requires advanced skills and knowledge in approaches and systems, which affect the design and implementation of major programs, solutions for highly complex issues, and/or processes organization-wide. Independent judgment and decision-making abilities are necessary to apply technical skills effectively.
• Interpersonal/Human Relations Skills: High- Interactions at this level usually impact the implementation of policies. Contacts may involve interpretation of how policies are implemented and may require discussion and the support of controversial positions or the negotiation of sensitive issues or important presentations. During interactions on policy implementation, contacts may also involve stressful, negative interactions requiring high levels of tact and the ability to respond to aggressive interpersonal interactions.

Benefits

• Vacation Leave: 14 days per year, increasing with longevity. Goodyear offers an enhanced vacation benefit of recognizing total years of service under all Arizona public retirement systems for accruing vacation.
• Sick Leave: 12 days per year
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year, including one floating holiday the first full pay period of January
• Flexible Holiday: 24 hours per calendar year (prorated based on hire date)
• Health Insurance: Three health plans available to select from at a group rate
• Dental Insurance: Two dental plans available to select from at a group rate
• Vision Insurance: Available at a group rate
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Health Care and Dependent Care accounts available
• Short Term Disability Insurance: City-paid coverage
• Cancer Benefit: City-paid coverage
• Life Insurance: City-paid insurance valued at twice the annual salary ($400,000 maximum); additional life insurance for self and/or dependent is available at employee's cost
• Longevity pay beginning at year six
• Tuition Assistance: $5,250 per calendar year
• Employee Assistance Program
• Onsite wellness center/clinic
• Access to the Goodyear Recreation Center
• Robust employee well-being program
• Free identify theft monitoring and protection with Aura
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan: 2% city match (employee contributes 1%)
• Retirement Health Savings: $22.50 city contribution (employee contributes $12.50 per pay period)
• Retirement: Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined Benefit plan with mandatory city and employee contributions currently at 12.00%. Plan includes Long Term Disability Benefit.

Employer

City of Goodyear

Address 1900 N. Civic Square

Goodyear, Arizona, 85395

Website http://www.goodyearaz.gov