Police Business Analyst

• Valid Illinois driver’s license or equivalent.

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Under supervision of the Chief of Police, the position serves as the primary administrative and financial analyst for the Police Department and provides strategic and operational support to the Chief of Police including budgeting and planning, grant administration, payroll, technology systems, and asset management.

• Conduct research and analytical studies on departmental programs, financial performance, operational data, and administrative processes; develop recommendations and present findings to command staff to support policy development, operational planning, and resource management.
• Handle highly confidential and sensitive information, including, but not limited to, information related to personnel matters, collective bargaining, ongoing and active police investigations, and other information handled by the Chief of Police.
• Develop, monitor, and analyze the Police Department’s annual operating budget; prepare routine and special budget projections, amendments, and financial reports, and provide recommendations to command staff regarding fiscal planning and resource allocation.
• Handle payroll duties for the Police Department to include bi-weekly data entry and related paperwork, in accordance with applicable labor agreements and/or City policy.
• Reconcile and prepare reports for a variety of financial accounts to ensure the appropriate allocation of federal and state forfeiture funds, grant funds, and other revenues, in compliance with regulatory guidelines.
• Coordinate departmental procurement processes including vendor communication, purchase requests, and documentation supporting City purchasing policies.
• Process invoices and receipts for payment, ensuring sufficient supporting documentation and applicable requirements are met.
• Serve as a backup to the Administrative Assistant:
  Office of the Police Chief in preparing invoicing information to the Finance Department for work performed for off‑duty jobs and special events.
• Oversee the purchasing and use of purchasing cards for the Police Department, including the approval of purchasing card transactions and the development of requests for proposals (RFP) and bids as necessary.
• Assist in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and priorities of the department.
• Assist with administrative FOIA and employee records requests.
• Assist with the department’s accreditation process.
• Plan and implement special projects, programs and services; represent the department at meetings as requested. Coordinate with other City departments and external agencies regarding financial reporting, grant administration, and operational systems.
• Provide work instruction to and review the work of other department staff as required by the Chief of Police.
• Coordinate grant programs within the department; to include compilation of data, draft and submit applications, administer and submit ongoing reports, in accordance with the grant terms and regulations.
• Maintain and account for department petty cash fund.
• Operate general and specialized office equipment, such as computers, phones, recording equipment, copiers, calculators, fax machines, etc.
• Set‑up, organize and maintain complex files, records and reports.
• Compose, compile and type important, detailed and very complex correspondence and reports.
• Explain policies, procedures and process to department staff.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with the general public, persons in other departments and outside agencies, and frequent contact with officials at higher levels of the organization and outside agencies for the purpose of explaining procedures, services and regulations.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a four‑year college or university preferred; or Associate’s degree or equivalent plus two (2) years of payroll or financial experience; or high school diploma or GED equivalent plus four (4) years related and progressively responsible experience; or equivalent combination of training and…