ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES MANAGER (POLICE DEPARTMENT- FINANCIAL PLANNING AND STRATEGY)

City of Torrance, CA • Torrance, CA

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About The Position

The City of Torrance is recruiting for an Administrative Services Manager to be part of the Torrance Police Department Team! The Torrance Police Department mission is to preserve public safety and quality of life within the City of Torrance, to respond effectively to the changing needs of the community, and to promote mutual respect between the Police Department and the people we serve. The Department The Torrance Police Department has been proudly serving the community of Torrance for over 100 years. Known for its low crime rates, the City of Torrance consistently ranks amount the safest cities in the nation! Joining the Torrance Police Department will give you the opportunity to be part of a progressive, professional law enforcement agency that spans an area of 22 square miles and serves more than 147,000 residents. The Torrance Police Department strives to remain at the forefront of policing by providing our officers with the latest in public safety equipment and technology, and by providing our officers with the best law enforcement training available. The Division The Financial Planning and Strategy Division mission is to assist the office of the Chief of Police in overseeing the planning and management of the department's budget and financial resources as effectively and efficiently as possible in support of the Department's mission and goals. The Position The Administrative Services Manager reports directly to the Assistant Chief of Police, and is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the budgeting and fiscal planning for the Police Department. Duties include: preparing the department's capital improvement plan; monitoring special accounts including asset forfeiture, fees, and donations; and overseeing the preparation of all federal and state grant requests for the department, management and administration of department grants, and partnerships with funding agencies. The incumbent will be responsible for supervising professional and administrative support staff who are responsible for facilities, fiscal and budget management, financial audits, grants, procurement, and supply. The incumbent will also be responsible for reviewing various operational phases of the Police Department, analyzing and studying proposed equipment purchases, representing the department as liaison with other agencies, and analyzing and making recommendations/presentations for implementing best business practices to upper-level management.

Requirements

• Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying.
• Bachelor's degree in public administration or a closely related field and five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience with a public agency that includes performing administrative analysis, interagency coordination, development and maintenance of procedures and systems, which includes at least one (1) year of management or supervisory experience.
• Must possess and maintain an appropriate, valid California driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of the California POST Seminars - Civilian Management and Advanced Civilian Management is highly desirable.
• Supervisory experience in a combined Law Enforcement environment;
• Possesses a high degree of understanding public safety;
• Ability to successfully navigate local government;
• Exceptional oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills;
• Strong skills in team-building, coaching, mentoring staff members;
• Financial management experience (e.g., develop, implement, and manage budgets, analyze financial reports); and
• Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with executive management, peers, coworkers, and the public.

Responsibilities

• overseeing and coordinating the budgeting and fiscal planning for the Police Department
• preparing the department's capital improvement plan
• monitoring special accounts including asset forfeiture, fees, and donations
• overseeing the preparation of all federal and state grant requests for the department, management and administration of department grants, and partnerships with funding agencies
• supervising professional and administrative support staff who are responsible for facilities, fiscal and budget management, financial audits, grants, procurement, and supply
• reviewing various operational phases of the Police Department
• analyzing and studying proposed equipment purchases
• representing the department as liaison with other agencies
• analyzing and making recommendations/presentations for implementing best business practices to upper-level management

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees