Strategic Director, Police Administration

Metropolitan Council; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

The Metropolitan Council seeks a Director of Police Administration for the Metro Transit Police Department to provide strategic direction and operational accountability for administrative and professional services, including analytics, asset protection, business technology, finance, procurement, and payroll.

You will align priorities with the Chief, set long-range plans, lead department-wide initiatives, and serve as the Chief’s civilian advisor on administrative operations, influencing

Qualifications

• Combination of experience in administrative services with the specified education (Public Safety Administration, Human Resources, Business Technology or related)
• Five or more years of supervisory/management experience
• Experience in budgeting, procurement and contracts preferred

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise and support multiple managers and staff in Support Services.
• Plan, recruit, prioritize work, monitor progress and evaluate performance of staff.
• Serve on Chief’s executive leadership team and contribute to strategic planning and resource decisions.
• Advise on operating and capital budget priorities and financial risks.
• Set department-wide strategic direction for administrative and technology systems.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Public safety administration

Budgeting & procurement

Executive communication

Analytics

Education

Public Safety Administration degree

Business Technology degree

Human Resources degree

Tools

Payroll systems

Records management systems

Procurement software

Job description

The Metropolitan Council seeks a Director of Police Administration for the Metro Transit Police Department to provide strategic direction and operational accountability for administrative and professional services, including analytics, asset protection, business technology, finance, procurement, and payroll.

You will align priorities with the Chief, set long-range plans, lead department-wide initiatives, and serve as the Chief’s civilian advisor on administrative operations, influencing