Police Technology Manager

The Position

Job Summary

As an essential member of the Police Department, the Police Technology Manager plays a pivotal role in maintaining law and order through the effective management of digital and technological resources. This position operates under the direction of the Special Operations Division Commander and is tasked with a broad range of responsibilities critical to the department's operations. The primary duty of the Police Technology Manager is to ensure the seamless implementation, maintenance, and operational functionality of video traffic detection systems. These systems are crucial for the department's ability to monitor traffic flow and detect real-time incidents, thereby enhancing law enforcement responses' efficiency and improving public safety.

In addition to managing video traffic detection systems, the Police Technology Manager is responsible for deploying and supporting various digital tools and technologies used in criminal investigations. This includes ensuring that these tools are effectively integrated into the department's workflows and provide reliable support for investigative activities. The incumbent must stay abreast of the latest technological advancements and evaluate new tools that could enhance the department's investigative capabilities. Another critical aspect of this role involves overseeing the integration of digital evidence management systems with other departmental systems, ensuring that digital evidence is appropriately collected, stored, and managed in compliance with legal and regulatory standards.

Essential Job Functions And Responsibilities

• Directs daily activities of subordinate personnel.
• Providing technical support and training to officers and investigators on using digital tools.
• Oversee the management and security of assets.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
• Develop, implement, and update policies and standard operating procedures
• Collaborate with other divisions to optimize the use of video technology for traffic law enforcement and safety.
• Evaluate and provide recommendations regarding emerging technology in digital management.
• Lead projects related to acquiring, implementing, and upgrading digital technologies.
• Coordinate with vendors, stakeholders, and other departments to ensure successful project delivery.
• Monitor project progress, manage budgets, and report on outcomes to senior management.
• Work closely with other law enforcement agencies, government bodies, and community organizations.
• Must effectively and positively represent the City in delivering and performing work with colleagues and clients, irrespective of gender, race, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or sexual orientation.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.
  
  

The Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Required

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably within a law enforcement or public safety environment.
• Certification in Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) or a valid State of Florida Law Enforcement Officer Certification.
  
  

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, or a related field or previous experience as a Law Enforcement Supervisor.
  
  

Additional education and experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted for the above requirements.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid Driver’s License: With proof of automobile insurance
• Background Check: Must have an acceptable background record
• Driving Abstract: Must have an acceptable driving record
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of governmental budgeting and accounting including general and specific revenue, dent service, capital projects, enterprise, internal service, purchasing and taxation.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and ordinances that affect the operation of the department's information systems.
• In-depth understanding of digital technology systems and their application in law enforcement.
• Comprehensive knowledge of video traffic detection systems, digital evidence management, and related software.
• Awareness of emerging technologies and trends in digital policing and public safety.
• Proficiency in managing and troubleshooting digital systems and software.
• Strong capabilities in data analysis and using analytics tools to interpret and present data effectively.
• Expertise in project management, including planning, executing, and monitoring technology projects.
• Ability to analyze complex technical issues and develop practical solutions.
• Ability to think strategically and align technology initiatives with departmental goals and objectives.
• Commitment to upholding ethical standards and maintaining confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
• Skill in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
  
  

Physical Demands

The physical abilities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, write, hear, speak and be required to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. May require fingering: picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, peripheral, and depth perception. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

Work is performed primarily in an office environment that requires the employee to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

The Examination

Required Education and Background Information: Look over the announcement carefully to determine your eligibility. Please note minimum education and experience requirements. Closed competitive positions are open only to employees while open competitive positions are open to anyone who meets the minimum qualifications for the position. Evidence of a GED test score is required if submitted for high school diploma. Applicants are responsible for clearly documenting work experience and/or providing all relevant information at the time of application. Additional information will not be accepted after the announcement closing date.

Examination: Depending on the number of applicants and the quality of their education and experience, the examination may consist of one or more of the following tests: written examination, performance examination, education and experience evaluation, oral examination and/or other job related examinations.

You will be notified of the time and place of your examination when you file or later by mail. A passing grade is required on each part of the process. Repeated participation in any examination for which the same test is used is limited to once every 6 months. Your examination results will be sent by email as soon as possible after the grading is completed.

Final passing grades are used to determine a candidate's position on the eligibility list of successful candidates. Departments fill vacancies from this list. The top three names are considered for each vacancy unless otherwise modified. Those not appointed are returned to the eligibility list for further consideration in accordance with the Civil Service Ordinance. Your name will remain on a register for one year for open competitive examinations and two years for closed competitive except where labor contract conflicts.

Your name may be removed from an eligibility list prior to one year according to Hollywood's Civil Service Ordinance or labor contracts. Your eligibility may be canceled if you refuse a position or if you are not available for work. You are responsible for notifying the Employment Office, in writing, of any change in your address or telephone number.

Special Accommodation and Communication Needs: The City of Hollywood provides necessary reasonable accommodation in the examination process upon request to persons with disabilities. Such requests must be made PRIOR to any scheduled examination.

Veteran's Preference: The City values the service that veterans and their family members have given to our country, and as such, proactively recruits and hires veterans and qualified spouses to the greatest extent possible. Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. To obtain veteran's preference, candidates MUST submit a copy of separation papers (DD214) and meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by the Florida Statutes. For additional information, please refer to the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs .

Additional Information

All successful applicants will be required to pass an extensive background which may include criminal history searches, driving history checks, credit report, courthouse searches, education verification, employment verification, professional license verification, or other search methods as deemed necessary for the position. In addition, the applicant will be required to undergo a medical examination, which may include a drug screening, prior to appointment.

EMPLOYMENT OF RELATIVES: The City of Hollywood has an Ordinance which regulates the employment of relatives of City employees. Effective January 28, 2008, a relative may only be hired under the following additional conditions:

• The relative must have competed in an appropriate examination process as determined by Human Resources and be placed on a civil service eligibility list;
• The relative must be among the top three ranked candidates available on the certified eligibility list unless expanded by the Civil Service Board;
• The Department or Office Director and the Director, Human Resources must demonstrate that it is in the best interests of the City of Hollywood to hire the relative of a public officer or employee.
  
  

As of 12/15/2005 the City will require all newly hired employees to sign an affidavit affirming non-usage of tobacco or tobacco products within the last year prior to submission of application and will continue to be a non-user of tobacco products throughout employment with the City of Hollywood.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The Employment Office will make reasonable efforts in the examination and workplace to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of special needs by calling (954) 921-3216.

All applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, abilities, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression (except as limited by law, Personnel Rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements, or bona fide occupational disqualifications).

The City of Hollywood is an Equal Opportunity / Equal Access Employer.