Director Police Financial Operations

Position Description

Responsible for all Minneapolis Police Department financial operations and direction of the department's support services.

Work Location: This position currently works on-site only.

The City of Minneapolis does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide direction to department support services, including budget development; financial management and reporting; human resources; information systems; technology planning; business planning; management analysis; and other operating activities.
• Work in collaboration with the Assistant Chief on the preparation of the annual budget and participate in budget negotiation and presentation.
• Monitor departmental budget expenditures and recommend reallocation of budget appropriations and expenditures.
• Develop, implement and maintain long-range fiscal plans for the department.
• Initiate and direct cost studies, and advise an ongoing evaluation of departmental operations and procedures.
• Develop, recommend and implement new and revised policies, practices and procedures to affect operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with departmental financial guidelines to achieve improved services and a reduction in overall administrative costs.
• Participate in the development and implementation of goals and objectives; identify priorities and resource needs; and select, train, assign and evaluate the performance of personnel.
• Monitor and regularly report progress towards achievement of departmental goals to the Chief of Police.
• Maintain effective relations with other City and non-city departments, civic groups and the public; interpret the objectives and progress of the department; and communicate with the media and elected officials.
• Plan, organize, assign, direct, coordinate and evaluate the work of information technology managers and supervisors.
  
  

Working Conditions: Normal office setting

Required Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance or a closely related field.

Minimum Experience: Eight years of progressively responsible administrative/ management public sector experience that have included three years of executive level experience and five years of in an administrative or staff capacity.

Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience closely related to the duties of the position MAY be considered.

A resume is required. You must attach an updated resume to your application.

Selection Process

The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps: a rating of relevant education and experience 100%. It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. The City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process.

Background Check

The City has determined that a thorough Minneapolis Police Department criminal background check is necessary for positions with this job title. Applicants must sign an informed consent allowing the City to obtain their criminal history information in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be considered for the position.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

All job applicants must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be required to sign a notification and consent form prior to undergoing drug and alcohol testing. Applicants who do not consent to undergo drug and alcohol testing will not be required to do so and the City will withdraw the conditional job offer, resulting in the job applicant no longer being considered for the position.

Union Representation

This position is not represented by a collective bargaining agreement. Please see the Civil Service Rules for the terms and conditions of employment.

Interview Selection

The hiring authority reserves the right to determine the maximum number of candidates to interview from the established eligible list. If the hiring authority decides to interview other than by exam score order, they may select additional people to interview based on a candidate’s education or experience related to the field, work history, or skills uniquely related to the operational needs of the position.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of public financing, budgeting and accounting.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of management.
• Knowledge of the principles and procedures of conducting administrative studies; analysis of management problems; and principles of current developments in public administration with emphasis on local government.
• Knowledge of the functions of County and City government and of State, County and Municipal relationships.
• Knowledge of legislative processes related to local government and funding practices of State and Federal agencies.
• Knowledge of legal authority, limitations on and practical implications of Minnesota State law, joint power agreements and cooperative agreements.
• Ability to plan, organize, direct, coordinate and supervise the work of staff and coordinate complex projects.
• Ability to deal with issues involving diverse governmental functions.
• Ability to define problems, collect, analyze, evaluate and interpret data.
• Ability to make decisions and recommendations.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Good creative, analytical, organizational and facilitation skills.
  
  

As the largest and most vibrant city in the state, Minneapolis depends on purposeful, dedicated and innovative employees. Minneapolis has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose—serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis.

The City of Minneapolis is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.