Police Planner (Senior Business Services Analyst )

Prince William County; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 83,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement from the Virginia Savings &

Paid Annual Leave

Paid Personal Leave

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Group Medical and Dental Plans

Group Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Career Development Opportunities

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Prince William County is seeking a Police Planner in the Planning, Research & Facilities Services Unit to drive facilities management, planning support, and grants lifecycle oversight. The role requires strong organization, record-keeping, and deadline discipline within a public safety setting.

The position offers full-time work with standard hours, plus occasional evenings or weekends. Starting salary ranges from $83,272.80 to $97,968.00, with a robust benefits package and PSLF eligibility.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED plus 5 years of related experience in research, planning, and facilities management in public safety.
• Associate’s degree preferred in criminal justice or public administration.
• Experience with grants management across full life cycle.

Responsibilities

• Manage facilities (owned and leased) and support planning functions for the department.
• Oversee grants management through full life cycle and reporting.
• Administer security and access controls and coordinate special projects.
• Maintain records, balance multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking / prioritization

Record keeping

Deadline management

Grants management

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate’s degree (criminal justice / public admin / related)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Grants management systems

ERP / enterprise systems

Performance management systems

Job description

Introduction: Are you a problem solver with experience in planning, grants management, research, and facilities management? Are you a detail-oriented, analytical thinker who enjoys working behind the scenes to support critical operations? Are you passionate about supporting a dynamic law enforcement agency and working on challenging projects? Then consider joining our team!

The Department seeks to refine its capabilities in research, planning, and facilities management. As a key role within the Financial & Technical Services Division, we are seeking qualified candidates to serve as the Police Planner within the Planning, Research & Facilities Services Unit.

About This Role

The Police Planner for the Research, Planning, and Facilities Management Unit will play an important role in expanding and optimizing all workstreams of the unit. The key job duties will include, but are not limited to: management of all facilities (owned and leased), supporting planning functions (comprehensive, strategic, small area development, land use); grants management (full life cycle); administering security and access controls; executing special projects; and other duties as assigned. The selected candidate will possess strong organizational skills, including managing multiple priorities, maintaining accurate records, and meeting deadlines.

Minimum Requirements

High School diploma or G.E.D. and 5 years of related experience in research, planning, and facilities management within law enforcement or public safety settings.

Preferences

• Associate’s degree in criminal justice, public administration, public policy, or related field of study.
• Experience in research, planning, and/or facilities management for a department or agency.
• Experience in grants management (full life cycle) for a local government department or agency.
• Experience in access control management for law enforcement or a secure facility setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, federal and state grants management systems, enterprise resourcing planning system, and enterprise performance management system.
• Familiarity with local, state, and federal rules and regulations in public safety settings.
• Experience in project management.
• Experience in developing policies and/or procedures, and/or implementing them accordingly.

All employees considered for hire by the Police Department are subject to a Polygraph Examination and a thorough Background Investigation.

Work Schedule: Typically, Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-5:00 pm, and will periodically require time commitments outside of normal business hours to include evenings and weekends.

Starting Salary Range: $83,272.80 – $97,968.00

We Also Offer Great Benefits, Including

• Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid Personal Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans
• Optional Group Life Insurance
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Development Opportunities

Full-time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.

The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits:

• Temporary
• Provisional
• Seasonal employees