IT Chief Technology Officer

Chandler Police Department - AZ; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 8 hours paid time off annuallyto

Arizona State Retirement System with 1

3 medical plans with dental and vision

Vacation accrual 122 hours first year

Flexible schedule/remote work options

Job summary

The City of Chandler Police Department, IT Division, is seeking qualified individuals for the IT Chief Technology Officer role. This full-time exempt position includes full benefits and a 4/10 schedule, supporting the Police Chief and command staff while leading department-wide IT initiatives to enhance public safety.

Ideal candidates will bring customer service focus, teamwork, and collaboration. The CTO will oversee IT operations, budgets, and strategic direction, with supervision of IT

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field with major coursework in Information Systems.
• 8+ years of recent, progressively responsible experience in project and resources management in technology.
• 3+ years of supervisory/management experience and valid AZ driver’s license or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Manages operations to develop, enhance or sustain quality services with budget and program oversight.
• Sets goals, manages schedules and evaluates performance in area of assignment.
• Develops and administers budget recommendations and strategic direction.
• Advises leadership and serves as backup to the Director when needed.
• Interacts with internal and external stakeholders on IT initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Budget oversight

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

Job Details

Career area Position Type Full Time Date Posted 08/26/2026 Location 175 South Arizona Avenue, Chandler, AZ 85225, United States Job ID 5455128

Job Announcement

The City of Chandler Police Department, IT Division, is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as IT Chief Technology Officer. This is a full-time, exempt position with full benefits. The anticipated work schedule is 4/10’s Monday - Thursday. This position provides direct support to the Police Chief and Command staff while managing and leading department-wide information technology initiatives and projects to enhance public safety.

Why work for Chandler?

• Diverse and inclusive environment
• Up to 8 hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community
• Dress code is business casual, with jeans on Fridays
• 3 medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage
• Accrue 122 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• 12 paid holidays per year, plus Winter Break at the end of the year
• Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match
• City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation
• Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition assistance up to $5,250 annually
• Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership
• Flexible schedule/remote work options (when available)

Who We Are

The City of Chandler Police Department, consisting of 362 sworn officers and 177 civilians, serves a growing population of close to 287,945 residents. The organization is divided into three main divisions, one bureau, and many sections/units. The Patrol Operations Division consisting of three precincts, 1) Main Station - Downtown & North Chandler, 2) Desert Breeze - West Chandler, and 3) Chandler Heights - South Chandler, work in concert with the Criminal Investigations Division, Operational Support Division, and Professional Services Division to meet the needs of the community. The members of the Chandler Police Department are dedicated to the advancement of community policing and the development of a partnership with our citizens. Our mission is, “To maintain a safe, vibrant community through meaningful engagement and continuous organizational improvement”. We are committed to being a world-class leader in law enforcement. We will pursue and engage the best trained, equipped, and committed professionals who demonstrate the highest standards of performance and best policing practices in partnership with the community.

Who We Are Looking For

Our ideal candidate will have a passion for customer service, teamwork, and collaboration. We are looking for an individual who enjoys working in a fast‑paced environment; and is competently able to do the following when assigned to the Chandler Police Department:

• Manages operations within area of responsibility to develop, enhance or sustain quality services by providing budget and program development and oversight; resolves complex issues; develops and communicates department and individual expectations, polices, procedures and strategic direction.
• Supervises and oversees the daily operations of the assigned area by setting goals and objectives, manages schedules and work priorities, monitors and evaluates performance, facilitates access to resources and training, provides guidance and addresses issues, conducts interviews and makes hiring decisions.
• Develops and administers budget recommendations.
• Consults and interprets a variety of information for internal and external stakeholders.
• Conducts and reviews special projects.
• Advises leadership in area of assignment.
• May serve as backup to the Director.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration or a related field with major coursework in Information Systems; and
• Must possess at least 8-years of recent, progressively responsible experience in project and resources management in technology;
• Must possess at 3-years of recent supervisory and/or management experience; and
• Must possess or be able to attain a valid Arizona driver's license with an acceptable driving record; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work will be considered.

Supervision

Work is performed under the supervision of the Chief Information Officer. This position exercises supervision over IT personnel.

Application Process

• NeoGov Application
• Spark Hire Virtual Interview
• Preliminary Background Questionnaire Submittal
• Oral Board Interview and Practical Exercise
• Background Interview
• Interview with Chief of Police

The City of Chandler will conduct a pre‑employment background check as a condition of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results. All applicants hired will be required to be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued employment.

Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler’s policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the city’s Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the city are required to submit to a pre‑employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary.

The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation.