Operations Manager (Overseeing Credentialing & Certifications in the Police Department) - City of Brookhaven
Brookhaven, GA Brookhaven, GA
About the Job
With a focus on budgeting, procurement processes, and Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police (GACP) Certification, as well as a ...MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of
Knowledge of accounting and budgeting practices, knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
Experience in budget preparation, reporting, and forecasting
Knowledge of business and general accounting principles including the ability to prepare purchase orders and invoices.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
Knowledge of GACP standards and certification processes.
Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration.
Principles of training, performance evaluation, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Ability to
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department personnel, City officials and coworkers.
Ability to schedule, organize and execute assigned tasks and understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, elected officials, representatives from other agencies and the public.
Communicate, meet, and deal with the public and employees in a pleasant, courteous manner.
Ability to manage multiple interruptions and adjustments to priorities throughout the day.
Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and the public.
Meet standards for physical endurance, agility, health, and vision.
Act quickly and calmly in emergencies.
Facilitate group participation and consensus building.
Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
Ability to listen and understand directions, information and ideas presented verbally and in writing.
Ability to manage a variety of customer service issues with tact and diplomacy in a confidential manner.
Education and Training:
The candidate must meet all minimum qualifications outlined below to be eligible to participate in the selection process.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field and 5 years of direct experience (or equivalent work and education experience).
Proven experience in office management or a similar administrative role, preferably within a law enforcement or public safety environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications.
Possession of a valid Georgia driver's license and a satisfactory driving record are conditions of initial and continued employment.
Supervisory and/or management level experience in law enforcement a plus
Experience in Public Government highly desirable
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; walk, stand, or sit for prolonged periods of time; occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; to operate and use specialized law enforcement tools and equipment including guns and handcuffs, and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents and to operate the equipment.
Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.
Employees must be committed to a high standard of confidentiality and be willing and able to comply with all GCIC/NCIC laws and all departmental policies and rules and must be willing to report and/or act on any GCIC/NCIC violations and potential or suspected violations to appropriate supervisory personnel.
The incumbent is expected to meet attendance standards as determined by city management. Employees must be available and willing to work on a full-time basis according to the assigned schedule. Must be available and willing to work overtime (including daily, weekends, and holidays) as determined by management as necessary to meet business needs.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, in high, precarious places, and with explosives, and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, and vibration.
ENTERPRISE CULTURE:
In support of our vision, our organizational culture works to maintain a safe and beautiful community and promote sustainable projects and activities. This is done by attracting and retaining a talented and diverse group of individuals who encompass our shared values through exceptional teamwork and collaboration, innovative thinking, a commitment to professional development, and community stewardship. What makes us unique is our harmonious work environment, forward-thinking, innovative, and non-restrictive approach toward successful service deliverables and outcomes. In turn, we offer a competitive and exceptional benefits package, flexible work hours, remote work opportunities, modern office work design, green space, a brand new public safety building, and a soon-to-come well space state-of-the-art City Hall.
MORAL CHARACTER:
The employee must possess and continue to maintain throughout the course of the role a commitment to the (10) ten essential moral values that build character and instill positive and healthy interactions with others (Respect, honesty, compassion, education, not harming others, hard work, kindness, gratitude, cooperation, and responsibility). In addition to, the (5) five principles of autonomy, justice, beneficence, nonmaleficence, and fidelity.
The City has the right to revise this position description at any time and does not represent in any way a contract of employment.