Police Services Supervisor

City of Arlington, Washington•Arlington, WA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

A noncommissioned administrative staff position that supervises the daily activities of the Police Support Services division of the Police Department and all noncommissioned support services staff including volunteers. Evaluates current practices, procedures and systems. Assists command staff with planning and research, budget preparation, crime analysis, policy, procedure, personnel issues, and accreditation.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age
Criminal record free of any convictions which relate to fitness to perform the job.
High School Diploma or GED.
Three (3) years’ experience supervising at least three (3) or more employees.
Or any combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities.
Knowledge of WA State Public Disclosure Law
Valid Washington State driver’s license and a driving record acceptable to the City.
ACCESS Level II certified or ability to obtain certification within six months of hire.
Pass Civil Service Examination process.
Upon an offer of employment, other examinations will include, but are not limited to, a pre-employment interview, psychological examination, polygraph examination, and complete background investigation including criminal history and driving record.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Police Science, Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice, Public Administration or a closely related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, assign, schedule, direct, and evaluate the activities and personnel of the police support services unit.
Supervise employee performance; train, motivate and evaluate department personnel.
Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommend and implement changes/improvements as needed; make recommendations for cost-savings.
Administer support services departmental policies and procedures; establish long and short term goals, objectives and priorities for the support services division; work with command staff to develop and manage department wide long range and strategic plans.
Compile data/information from a variety of sources to prepare summary reports, including state-mandated monthly national crime reporting (National Incident Based Reporting System [NIBRS]), monthly council report and other budget-related reports and analysis required by command staff.
Serve as ACCESS Terminal Agency Coordinator (TAC) for the police department and maintain ongoing departmental compliance; ensure that all personnel maintain required ACCESS training and certifications as appropriate.
In conjunction with City IT staff, provide computer hardware/software support, consultation and maintenance related to the police department network system.
Report monthly validations reports to criminal justice resources such as New World, DOL, and WSP as agency TAC.
Monitor and coordinate the tracking, approval and correct coding of department expenditures.
Serve as a liaison to the Police Department and other City departments, outside agencies and the public; respond to citizen inquiries, resolve sensitive and controversial issues as needed.
Perform a variety of complex supervisory and technical tasks related to the supervision, retrieval, retention and destruction of police records, both in hard copy and electronic format, pursuant to state archive schedules.
Under general direction of the City’s designated Public Records Official, act as the department’s public records official.
Prepares and submits regular reports regarding division activities.
Serves as liaison with Snohomish County agencies (Superior Court, District Court, Prosecuting Attorney, and Sheriff’s Office), and City Prosecutor’s Office as it relates to criminal citations, felony and misdemeanor charges and follow ups.
Conduct monthly, quarterly and annual evidence audit(s) as required by policy, accreditation standards, and law.
Responsible for supervising and coordinating the activities of the property and evidence section of the Police Department including the purchase, receipt and storage of supplies, equipment, and property.
Supervises control of police evidence and associated functions of the Police Services Technician III.
Other duties may be assigned and/or performed.