Assistant Director - Police (Support Services Bureau)

City of Fort Lauderdale; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

10 extra management vacation days

Job summary

The City of Fort Lauderdale is seeking a senior administrator to direct the operations of an assigned department, using initiative and judgment to ensure efficient service delivery and compliance with laws and regulations. This at-will management role includes enhanced vacation days and a monthly vehicle allowance.

Responsibilities include planning, budgeting, supervising staff, and leading major initiatives while maintaining accountability across divisions and with community partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Five (5) years in local government administration at a division manager level or higher.
• Previous supervisory experience required.
• Candidates will pass a background investigation, including a polygraph, prior to employment.
• Veterans’ Preference requires DD214 Member 4 or equivalent documentation.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, manages, supervises, and oversees department operations and major initiatives.
• Manages assigned personnel; hires, trains, and evaluates employees.
• Sets goals, objectives, and work plans; oversees program and project development.
• Administers annual budgets for the operation and staffing; monitors expenditures.
• Conducts research and prepares reports and recommendations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Budget planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration or related field

Job description

Position Summary

Salary is based on experience and/or qualifications, and is subject to negotiation**

Directs the operations of an assigned department. Job duties are at the discretion of the Department Director or designee. Under general direction, the employee performs complex assignments requiring extensive initiative and independent judgment to assure that services are provided with the maximum effective use of personnel and ensuring operational functions are accomplished in accordance to applicable rules, regulations and laws.

This is a non-classified "at-will" position and is not subject to Civil Service Rules or any collective bargaining agreement. This is a Management Category I position which includes ten (10) additional Management Vacation Days and a Vehicle Allowance of $390/month.

Essential Job Functions

• Plans, coordinates, manages, and supervises, and oversees the activities and operations for administrative and or technical operations of the department and heads major initiatives.
• Manages the work of assigned personnel; delegates and reviews work assignments; hires, trains, and evaluates employees
• Establishes goals, objectives, and work plans; oversees the design and development of a wide variety of programs and projects related to assigned areas
• Recommends, oversees and administers annual budget of an assigned operation, including organization structure and staffing requirements and monitoring expenditures to ensure operation of divisions is within approved budget.
• Conducts research; studies and analyzes a variety of special projects and assignments; makes recommendations; prepares and presents reports and studies
• Recommends, in the interest of the City, that eligible applicants be hired, and that subordinate employees be reassigned, transferred, disciplined, suspended, terminated, promoted, or commended; participates in the adjustment of grievances; participates in the administration of agreements resulting from collective bargaining negotiations; acts in a confidential capacity.
• Performs related work as required

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field
• Five (5) years in local government administration, at a division manager level or higher.
• Previous supervisory experience required.
• Additional qualifying experience or completion of coursework at an accredited college or university in a job‑related field, may substitute on a year‑for‑year basis for the required experience or education.
• Candidates will be required to pass a background investigation, which includes a polygraph examination, prior to employment.
• If claiming Veterans’ Preference, you must attach a copy of the DD214 Member 4 form (or other supporting claim documents) to your on‑line application.

Preferences

• Master's degree in public administration, business administration, organizational leadership, criminal justice administration, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience leading a large, multidisciplinary bureau, division, or comparable organizational function in local government, public safety, or another complex public‑sector organization.
• Familiarity with law-enforcement accreditation, public-records requirements, records management, procurement, contracting, grants administration, and CJIS-related data‑security requirements.
• Working knowledge of police department operations and the administrative, technological, financial, logistical, and professional‑support functions necessary for effective law-enforcement service delivery.
• Experience developing and administering complex operating and capital budgets, forecasting resource needs, monitoring expenditures, and improving organizational efficiency.
• Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change and implement major initiatives involving multiple departments, bargaining units, vendors, and community partners.
• Ability to effectively manage, support, and collaborate with both sworn and civilian personnel while respecting established chains of command and operational responsibilities.

As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.

Physical Standards Required To Perform Essential Job Functions

The position is generally sedentary. Employees sit most of the time but may walk or stand for brief periods of time.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, Veteran’s Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace.

The City of Fort Lauderdale offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance.

In addition to the competitive benefits package and salary, the City of Fort Lauderdale participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) which offers an investment option and a pension option and requires a 3% contribution from employees. All new City of Fort Lauderdale employees are automatically enrolled in FRS.