Join the City of Durango as our Police Administrative Manager! This dynamic role combines high-level decision-making with hands-on involvement, overseeing diverse operations and leading non-sworn professional staff in their mission to ensure public safety and excellence. Candidates should bring prior law enforcement command experience to excel in this fast-paced, multifaceted role. You'll drive innovation, collaborate across departments, and tackle complex challenges while making a tangible impact. If you're ready to lead with purpose, we want to hear from you!
What You’ll Do in This Role:
- Lead and manage all services and activities of non-sworn operations, including but not limited to administrative work, recruitment, training, fleet and equipment management, data analysis, and overseeing police records and evidence management.
- Develop and implement goals, strategies, policies, and procedures to enhance department efficiency and effectiveness.
- Conduct organizational studies, recommending improvements to the Chief and Deputy Chief of Police.
- Collaborate with city departments on bureau contracts, grants, and agreements.
- Investigate and resolve policy violations, maintaining high standards of professional conduct.
- Schedule, supervise, train, and motivate assigned staff and enhance team performance.
- Engage in community functions and activities, fostering strong community relations and partnerships.
- Serve on various boards, commissions, and committees; attend and contribute to professional group meetings, staying up to date with new trends and innovations.
- Respond to and resolve complex and sensitive citizen inquiries and requests, including overseeing individual access to police records by the public, attorneys, and/or city personnel.
- Oversee budgetary and financial management for the bureau, ensuring responsible and effective use of resources.
- Actively work and participate with the La Plata County Emergency Management Team as a liaison for the City of Durango.
You Have:
- A bachelor's degree or equivalent training in law enforcement, including completion of a nationally recognized police management or administrative course.
- At least four years of supervisory and administrative experience in law enforcement.
- Expertise in law enforcement principles, practices, and state, local, and federal laws.
- Proficiency in Incident Command System (ICS), the National Incident Management System (NIMS), and local emergency management systems.
- Strong project management, research, and advanced communication skills.
- Ability to effectively lead, supervise, and coordinate the work of non-sworn personnel.
- Ability to remain on-call for emergency management operations in the City of Durango and La Plata County.
What We Can Offer You:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Ample personal time off (PTO) and 11 paid holidays
- 401(a) retirement plan and optional deferred compensation plan
- Basic life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) coverage
- Long-term disability coverage
- Paid FMLA
- Commitment to employee wellness:
- Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Resiliency Program: Offers guidance, coaching, and confidential support for mental well-being. Earn 8 hours of PTO for each bi-annual counseling session attended.
- Free access to Durango Community Recreation Center and Chapman Ice Rink and Ski Area
- Participation in holistic Employee Wellness Program
- Free transit pass and family member discounts
- Reimbursement for job-related classes to foster continuous learning
- Sixteen hours of volunteer time off per year to support local non-profit organizations
Belong at the City of Durango:
We believe in creating an inclusive workforce that welcomes diversity of thoughts, viewpoints, and experiences.
The City of Durango is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.
