-
Summary
The Champaign Police Department is committed to utilizing existing and emerging technologies to deliver criminal justice solutions to our community and is looking for a Police Technology Administrator to support and implement the Department’s digital and technology goals. If you are ready to put your knowledge and expertise into practice in service to the residents of Champaign, then apply today to be a part of our team.
-
Job Description
The Police Technology Administrator plays an integral role in the selection, implementation, daily administration, and replacement of specialized public safety technology hardware and software such as body-worn, squad car, and public safety cameras; crime scene laser scanners; mobile data computers; and computer and cellular forensic tools. They help departmental staff to identify needs, research options, and recommend solutions. The Police Technology Administrator leads technology purchases, coordinates with vendors to implement new technologies, train users, and resolve issues to ensure technologies are accessible and reliable; develops departmental policies and procedures related to technology; and performs technology utilization and results data analysis for departmental and City administration.
-
Job Requirements
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience in project management.
- Or an equivalent combination of work experience and education that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and best practices related to law enforcement technology.
- Ability to prepare technical reports and presentations.
- Ability to perform the duties of the position including lifting or moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds and manual dexterity to grasp and feel objects, with or without accommodation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with law enforcement or public safety technology management.
- Experience with computer-based information systems.
- Advanced skills with Microsoft Excel and Word or comparable applications.
Drug screening and criminal background check will be required.
-
Special Instructions
To apply, visit the City’s Jobs Page at champaignil.gov/jobs.
-
ABOUT THE COMPANY
-
-
City of Champaign
Show moreIf you're visiting town for a Big Ten sporting event, a convention, or out for an evening of culture, you'll find Champaign a community rich in activities.
While we're proud to be home to the University of Illinois, which sits on the line between Champaign and Urbana, we are also home to Parkland College, the local Unit 4 public school system, and a variety of private primary and secondary schools.
Champaign is home to an award-winning system of neighborhood parks, and together with our Twin Sister City of Urbana and our surrounding County, also home to many museums, galleries, theatres, and other diversions.
The City of Champaign operates under the Council-Manager form of government. The City's legislative authority is vested in a nine-member Council consisting of the Mayor, three members elected from the City at-large, and five members elected from districts. Each member serves a four-year term. The City Manager serves as the City Executive, supervising nine department heads that direct the administrative functions of the City.
-