Public Safety Manager (Vacancy)

Salary: $35.41 - $53.15 Hourly
Location : Varies by position
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 23-3049-V1
Department: 30 Department of Public Safety
Division: Office of the Public Safety Director
Opening Date: 12/04/2023
Closing Date: 12/26/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Definition
The background Investigations Section within the department of Public Safety is responsible of completing background checks for all sworn and civilian hiring for the Division of Police. This section includes the Polygraph unit and Background Investigations unit.This position, Public Safety Manager (PSM), will supervise and lead this unit and must ensure Background investigations and polygraphs are conducted in accordance with the Section SOP, Division Directives, and applicable Federal, State, and Local Laws, Administrative Regulations, and Civil Service Rules and guidelines.
All applications for this position will be forwarded to the department indicated above. For those candidates passing the application review step, the hiring process will include one or more interviews, a criminal background check, and a pre-employment drug test. For any position within the Division of Police, the hiring process will also include the completion of an extensive personal history questionnaire and a polygraph examination. The selection process can take as little as 3 weeks and up to 3 months.
The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for this job can be found here: Public Safety Manager
Under general direction, is responsible for coordinating, planning, managing, and evaluating the functions, supervisors, and staff of a specialized Public Safety section; performs related duties as required.
Examples of Work
(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)
Oversees and coordinates the background investigation process for the selection of individuals to serve in sworn positions;
Oversees and coordinates the development and implementation of staff training programs;
Oversees and coordinates the supervisors of records, identification, latent print, photo lab, print shop, validations, telephone reporting, and AFIS Units;
Meets with administration and sworn personnel in other units to ensure that specialized Public Safety unit(s) are providing adequate support and addressing the departmental and/or division needs;
Oversees the development and implementation of policies and procedures for the proper and lawful creation, retention, retrieval, dissemination, and handling of records, in order to ensure the safety of sensitive, confidential, and protected personal information;
Reviews and updates standard operating procedures; develops and implements administrative policies and procedures for a specialized Public Safety section;
Acts as a resource to subordinate supervisors to assist with discipline problems, responding to grievances, and developing workplace remedies to address grievances;
Oversees the development and implementation of efficient work methods, workload priorities, and operations regarding requests for services;
Manages personnel staffing to ensure that requirements for minimum staffing levels are met;
Prepares statistical and narrative reports; prepares informational memorandums and written recommendations;
Resolves procedural, operational, and other work-related problems;
Prepares budget proposals for the areas of responsibility; tracks and monitors budget expenditures including overtime expenses;
Remains abreast of new developments and technological enhancements related to a specialized Public Safety function;
Communicates with the general public, civilian employees, sworn administration, attorneys, public officials, and community representatives regarding a specialized Public Safety function.
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a bachelor's degree and five (5) years' experience performing duties assigned to a specialized Public Safety unit, including at least two (2) years of supervisory experience. Substitution(s): Additional experience as stated may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Some positions may require possession of LEADS/BCI certification prior to completion of the probationary period.
Possession of a valid driver's license.
Test/Job Contact Information
Recruitment #: 23-3049-V1
Employment Type: Full-Time(Regular)
Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:
Sabah Al
Department of Public Safety
Division: Office of the Public Safety Director
77 N Front Street (5th Floor)
Columbus, Ohio 43215
P: (614) 645-4660
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The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Columbus seeks to promote compensation strategies that maximize the recruitment, performance, development, and retention of quality employees in support of the City's Covenant and strategic plan. In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short-term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

Specifics about these benefit opportunities and eligibility can be discussed with one of the City's human resources professionals at the time of your interview or by contacting the Department of Human Resources, Labor Relations Office at (614)645-7206 for further information.