Salary: $82,284.80 - $119,600.00 Annually
Location : Scottsdale, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: FY2324-00744
Division: Public Safety
Department: OFFICE OF THE POLICE CHIEF
Opening Date: 04/05/2024
Closing Date: 5/5/2024 11:59 PM Arizona
Introduction

Under direction of assigned supervisor, manager or director , provides complex analytical support, maintenance and/or modification of existing systems and development of new modules/functions in one or more areas/systems. Provides coordination with the Information Technology Department serving as liaison between business users and information technology staff, vendors and service providers; and performs related work as required.
Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited educational institution.
• Five years of experience directly working on computer-based information systems' software, and programming/scripting languages in support of medium to large enterprise applications.
• Any equivalent combination of education and/or job-related experience that meets the minimum qualifications may be substituted.

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements

• Depending on the department assignment, must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date. The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles requires that out-of-state driver's licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona.
• Depending on the department assignment, obtain and maintain a Level D - Technical Arizona Criminal Justice Information System (ACJIS) Network Terminal Operator certification. Training is provided on duty and testing is completed within first six months of hire.
• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on division/department/service assignment.
Essential Functions

Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following:

• Works within the assigned department and provides application support on the designated systems.
• Performs functions to ensure application availability including system monitoring, adding and deleting users, modifying user profiles, maintaining reports and files.
• Evaluates and analyzes assigned functional area related processes, procedures and workflow to determine the feasibility of different technology options and solutions to meet their requirements.
• Leverages API (Application Programming Interfaces) to extract or transmit data to applications.
• Responds to IT service tickets related to the system/application they are assigned to and includes details on resolution steps to address issues.
• Assists in the coordination and implementation of system upgrades and leads or participates in the testing of such upgrades.
• Provides departmental business subject-matter expertise as they relate to technical and systems operations.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position or that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Most work is accomplished in an office environment, but remote working may be accommodated, as needed.
• Operate a variety of standard office equipment requiring continuous and repetitive arm, hand and eye movement.
• Lift and move computer equipment weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Travel to meetings and/or various locations as required.
• Perform off-hours scheduled maintenance downtime.
• Work on call on a scheduled and as needed basis.

To view the full job description, work environment and physical demands, click here
Benefits Highlights: The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
• City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.29% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide
• Pet Insurance
• Bilingual pay compensation

Please visit the Benefits Information page for more information.
Selection Process : The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state "See Resume" in lieu of answering . Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.
Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a postoffer, pre-employment background screening that may include:

• Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
• Criminal Background screening
• Drug Screen

The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice .
PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

When advised reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491.

This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.
Full-Time Positions:
The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday and medical leave as well as insurance for medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance. For a more detailed overview of the employee benefits,
Part-Time Positions:
The City of Scottsdale offers paid medical leave for part-time staff.
Commute Solutions Program
City of Scottsdale provides free Valley Metro Platinum passes to employees for the bus and light rail systems when commuting; a vanpool subsidy is also available. Employees can decrease stress, decrease wear & tear on their vehicle, and help the environment all at the same time.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
The City of Scottsdale is considered a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). You may find more information about the PSFL program by going to the Federal Student Aid website by clicking
01

Have you been convicted of a felony within the last 5 years? (Automatic Disqualifier)

• Yes
• No

02

Have you been dishonorably discharged from the United States armed forces within the last 10 years? (Automatic Disqualifier)

• Yes
• No

03

Have you illegally produced, cultivated, or transported, marijuana, or a dangerous drug or narcotic for sale within the last 10 years? (Automatic Disqualifier)

• Yes
• No

04

Have you illegally or legally used a dangerous drug or narcotic for any purpose, except as prescribed by a physician, within the past 5 years? (Automatic Disqualifier)

• Yes
• No

05

Please indicate the highest level of education completed. NOTE: This education must also be listed in the Education section of the application, including degree name awarded and/or credit hours if not yet graduated (if applicable).

• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree or higher
• None of the above

06

This position supports critical public safety infrastructure requiring some 24/7 on-call availability. Describe any experience in working in a critical public safety environment.
07

Describe your work experience as it relates to user support and/or application support.
08

Describe your work experience in a Government, Public Safety or Criminal Justice Environment. Please note specific applications supported.
09

Describe your experience with Power BI, SharePoint, Microsoft SQL queries and any SQL database experience.
10

Describe your experience with report writing and database support utilities such as SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), SQL Server tools like SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), or any other database support or reporting utilities.
11

Describe your experience within a Windows environment, including familiarity with laptops & desktops, peripherals, servers, and network infrastructure (VPN, cellular & wireless connectivity, routers, and firewalls),including whether you have supported the technology directly or from a user-perspective.
12

Describe your experience with the management of CCTV, security cameras, keycard access control and related software.
13

Are you a current City of Scottsdale employee?

• Yes
• No

14

This position requires an applicant to be a US Citizen to be eligible. Are you a United States Citizen?

• Yes
• No

15

The Scottsdale Police Department has a Grooming Standards Policy that employees must adhere to. I agree to review the policy located on the Join Scottsdale PD webpage http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/police/join-scottsdale-pd and understand that if selected I will need to be able to abide by the standards.

• Yes
• No

16

Which best describes your experience in applying for a position with the Scottsdale Police Department?

• No Experience
• Submitted Application
• Tested and/or Interviewed
• Submitted Background Packet

17

How did you learn about this job opportunity with the Scottsdale Police Department?

• City Web Page
• Scottsdale Police Web Page
• Social Media
• Facebook
• Instagram
• Twitter
• CareersinGovernment.com
• Career Builder
• Indeed.com
• Jobing.com
• 911hotjobs.com
• Blue Line
• Policeone.com
• LawEnforcementJobs.com
• Radio ad*
• Newspaper/other ad*
• Job Fair (In-Person/Virtual)*
• Friend/Neighbor*
• City / SPD Employee*
• Handshake
• Email
• Recruitment Booth* (please list the recruitment event/location in the next question)
• Other

18

If you answered Other or any other option with an asterisk, please provide more detail.
Required Question