Police Department Administrative Director

City of Redlands, CA; Redlands (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Redlands, CA seeks an experienced administrator to plan, direct, and oversee the Police Department's administrative support operations, including Property & Evidence, Jail Operations, Fleet, and Facilities. You will develop policies, manage resources, and ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and accreditation standards.

You will provide strategic guidance to department leadership, supervise both sworn and civilian staff, coordinate grants and procurement, and lead complex

Qualifications

• Education must meet one of the two options above.
• Five years of professional administrative experience with a law enforcement agency, including supervisory or managerial experience.
• Experience coordinating grants, procurement, and complex projects in a municipal police environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, and oversee the Police Department's administrative support operations.
• Provide supervision over Property and Evidence, Jail Operations, Fleet, and Facilities.
• Develop administrative policies, ensure regulatory compliance and accreditation standards.
• Manage resources, grant programs, procurement, and vendor contracts.
• Prepare staff reports, coordinate with City leadership, and support public safety initiatives.
• Oversee risk management, facility maintenance, and compliance with laws and department policies.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Policy development

Supervision

Risk management

Education

Associate's degree in business/public administration or related field

Bachelor's degree in business/public administration, criminal justice, or related field

Job description

The City of Redlands, CA seeks an experienced administrator to plan, direct, and oversee the Police Department's administrative support operations, including Property & Evidence, Jail Operations, Fleet, and Facilities. You will develop policies, manage resources, and ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and accreditation standards.

You will provide strategic guidance to department leadership, supervise both sworn and civilian staff, coordinate grants and procurement, and lead complex