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Form of work
SalaryPosting Date
01/31/24Application Deadline
Open Until FilledPay Range
Min - 1st Quartile - Mid - Max$137,000.00 - $153,499.20 - $169,998.40 - $203,000.00
Job Type
UnclassifiedDepartment
SheriffAbout the Position
The Chief Information Officer (CIO) has primary responsibility for the operations of the Technology Bureau, which manages and supports all major information and communications technology for the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO). The CIO provides executive leadership, including setting the vision, strategy, and priorities for information technology investments in support of agency executive staff. The CIO will ensure technology and communication innovations align and advance the vision and strategic direction of the Sheriff’s Office of one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. The CIO leads the planning and deployment of current and emerging technology, partnering with agency leadership to identify and coordinate bureau efforts to meet business needs for users in enforcement, detention, and administration. This role is responsible for budget development for all IT initiatives and operational support, identifying and establishing organizational policies, procedures, technical standards, and business processes.
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About the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
Do you possess integrity, strong interpersonal skills, and do you have a desire to serve your community? The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) invites you to become part of Arizona's leading law enforcement agency. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team with a variety of openings for Civilian, Detention and Sworn personnel. We come together as a team to support and provide public safety. We are OneMCSO – become one with us!
Do you possess integrity, strong interpersonal skills, and do you have a desire to serve your community? The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) invites you to become part of Arizona's leading law enforcement agency. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team with a variety of openings for Civilian, Detention and Sworn personnel. We come together as a team to support and provide public safety. We are OneMCSO – become one with us!
Position Qualifications
We recognize your time is valuable, so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications:
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Technology, Computer science, or related field.
Experience
- Eight (8) years of increasingly responsible information technology or related technical experience with four (4) years of IT managerial experience.
Combined education and experience qualifications
- Postgraduate degrees or professional level-related experience may substitute for the education or experience on a year-for-year basis.
Other requirements
- Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license or have the ability to obtain by the time of hire.
- Training that may be provided on-the-job: FEMA NIMS – IS100 and 700; Safety; Payroll; PREA.
- Prior to hiring, the Sheriff's Office requires that all candidates pass a background review.
Our Preferred Candidate has
- Master’s Degree in Information Technology, Management, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Experience implementing formal IT frameworks (e.g., ITIL, COBIT, ISO 31000).
- Direct management experience of a large IT operation.
- Information technology experience supporting a Law enforcement entity.
- Project management certification.
- CISSP, PMP, CompTIA Network+, or Project+
Essential Job Tasks
(This is not an all-inclusive list of all job duties that may be required; employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned.)
- Directs the work of and manages the overall operations of the Technology Bureau, including all phases of technology projects from definition to design, architecture, implementation, testing, support, and maintenance.
- Evaluates and improves the delivery of services using technology processes.
- Provides exceptional customer service and promotes a customer-focused culture in the Technology Bureau.
- Oversees and directs all IT programs, services, and policies and considers alternative technology strategies as necessary.
- Directs the implementation of IT initiatives including migration from legacy systems, new software and hardware installation, and integration projects.
- Researches and evaluates emerging technologies and recommends implementation to support identified business requirements in the Sheriff’s Office.
- Reviews all hardware and software acquisition and maintenance contracts related to projects, soliciting involvement, and participation of other Bureau resources as appropriate.
- Represents the Sheriff’s Office in meetings and as a member of various County and State criminal justice committees.
- Develops, implements, and maintains policies and procedures involving technical standards, change management, and project management.
- Guides IT managers to ensure adherence to procurement and planning requirements, compliance with budget procedures, and technological standards of the organization.
- Prepares and presents technical and non-technical data and information to stakeholders, including Sheriff’s Office and County management, law enforcement agencies, community members, and other officials.
- Ensures alignment of IT strategies with Sheriff’s Office mission, strategic direction, and objectives.
- Ensures IT Bureau effectiveness through staffing, including hiring, training, coaching/counseling, and promoting an engaged workforce.
Working Conditions
Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
The following environments described are only representative of how the essential job tasks are currently performed or envisioned. As such, in order to accommodate a disability or limitation, the essential job tasks may be performed in ways other than described on these pages.
Work occurs primarily indoors and occasionally outdoors. Tasks require manual dexterity to operate computers and related equipment. Position includes handling multiple or complicated tasks while managing constant interruptions, time pressures, and high work volumes. Team-oriented activities and interaction with all levels of personnel and the public, in addition to decision making and accuracy, are part of this role.
Work Environment
- Indoors, rarely outdoors
Physical Environment
- Sitting, standing, walking
- Driving a vehicle
- Speaking, hearing, seeing, reading
- Lifting floor to waist five (5) pounds
- Lifting waist to shoulder five (5) pounds
- Lifting shoulder to overhead five (5) pounds
- Carrying a weight of five (5) pounds for a distance of 5 feet
- Pushing/pulling a weight of five (5) pounds for a distance of 5 feet
Social Environment
- Constant interruptions, time pressures
- High volume of work
- Handling multiple or complicated tasks, frequently changing or unscheduled tasks
- Accuracy
- Decision making
- Concentration/vigilance
- Conditions frequently include teamwork, public contact
- Conditions may rarely include isolation, emergencies, working in close proximity with others
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of
- Principles and practices of technology systems.
- Technology strategies and the methods by which technology enhances and impacts business processes.
- Industry best practices and management principles involved in strategic planning and resource allocation.
- Supervisory methodology including planning, delegating and overseeing the work of subordinate managers.
- Principles of IT continuity planning and emergency planning.
Skill in
- Analyzing and solving complex problems, devising methodologies and potential solutions, making recommendations, implementing selected solutions, and interpreting results.
- Computer programming, computer operations, and a wide variety of electronic data processing equipment and software applications to support a growing IT department.
- Contract review and vendor negotiation and selection.
- Managing large- and small-scale technology projects, ensuring delivery on schedule and within budgetary parameters.
Ability to
- Establish and maintain successful working relationships with County, State, and Federal officials, departmental managers, and other criminal justice agencies.
- Communicate effectively in oral and written format to customers and business stakeholders with varying levels of technical knowledge.
- Apply innovative thinking combined with understanding of emerging technologies to address business needs and provide services to a large employee population.
- Exhibit strong business acumen with a solid foundation in information technology.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
The Maricopa County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates considered to be the most highly qualified. Those selected will be assessed based on the evaluation of listed education and experience. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a list provided by Human Resources.
All offers of employment made to new hires and rehires at Maricopa County are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment thorough background investigation. A background investigation is conducted on a current employee who changes to a Safety Sensitive Position or one having the potential for serious adverse impact on the integrity or efficiency of the County. These requirements do not pertain to employees of elected officials who undergo background investigation processes administered through their respective offices.
Typically, successful candidates are hired at a salary rate up to the midpoint of the range, based on relevant experience, internal equity, and budgetary allowances.
Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
All offers of employment made to new hires and rehires at Maricopa County are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment thorough background investigation. A background investigation is conducted on a current employee who changes to a Safety Sensitive Position or one having the potential for serious adverse impact on the integrity or efficiency of the County. These requirements do not pertain to employees of elected officials who undergo background investigation processes administered through their respective offices.
Typically, successful candidates are hired at a salary rate up to the midpoint of the range, based on relevant experience, internal equity, and budgetary allowances.
Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
Minimum Education
Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
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