Senior Director, Police Administration & Strategy

Metropolitan Council; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Council's Metro Transit Police Department seeks a Director of Police Administration to lead administrative operations, including analytics, asset protection, technology, finance, procurement, payroll, records, and equipment management. This senior role reports to the Chief of Police and chairs the executive leadership team.

You will shape long-range plans, set performance expectations, and align cross-functional administrative functions with department priorities, ensuring

Qualifications

• A degree in Public Safety Administration, Human Resources, Business Technology or a closely related field is required.
• 12+ years of work experience with 5+ years supervisory/management experience for HS diploma scenario.
• 10+ years with an associate degree and 5+ years supervisory/management experience.
• 8+ years with a bachelor’s degree and 5+ years supervisory/management experience.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise and support multiple managers, supervisors, and staff in the Support Services department.
• Plan, recruit, assign work, set priorities, monitor progress and evaluate performance.
• Participate in executive leadership team and strategic planning.
• Advise on policies, investments and operating strategies.
• Align resources across analytics, asset protection, technology, finance and procurement.
• Translate priorities into integrated long-range plans and measurable outcomes.
• Advise on budget priorities, financial risks, and long-range resource needs.
• Set department-wide strategic direction for asset-protection technology and related systems.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Budget management

Public safety

Policy analysis

Communication

Project management

Staff development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Safety Administration

Job description

Metropolitan Council's Metro Transit Police Department seeks a Director of Police Administration to lead administrative operations, including analytics, asset protection, technology, finance, procurement, payroll, records, and equipment management. This senior role reports to the Chief of Police and chairs the executive leadership team.

You will shape long-range plans, set performance expectations, and align cross-functional administrative functions with department priorities, ensuring