Introduction

Are you interested in serving as an executive level leader within a large public safety agency that will allow you to make a difference in the community? Do you value leading an energetic, innovative, professional, diverse, and well-resourced team? This is an exceptional career opportunity to join a progressive agency at a senior level that places a strong emphasis on serving the public.

The Prince William County Police Department is seeking an experienced law enforcement leader with strong communication skills and financial acumen who has experience in the administration of a large police agency to fill the role as Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). This position will facilitate numerous organizational initiatives to creatively address problems and improve service to a growing, diverse, and dynamic community.

About This Role

The CAO will serve as the executive leader of the business services and functions of the police department with critical impact on the organization and the community. The incumbent will exercise strategic and visionary thinking with long-term organizational applications by developing strategies and programs critical to the police department. Responsibilities cross multiple functional units in the police department and include finance and budget, information technology, grant management, performance management, facilities management, policy, and strategic crime and intelligence analysis.

Extensive prior leadership experience within a municipal organization in the areas of police operations and administration, finance and budget, strategic planning, interagency coordination, problem solving and change management is a must.

This position will be a member of the senior leadership team, working directly with the police chief, deputy police chief, chief of staff, and assistant chiefs, and will collaborate with department, county, and community leaders to creatively address issues in policing.

Minimum Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D. and 8 years of related state, local, or federal government or law enforcement experience and supervision of operations, budget/finance and/or administration.

Preferences

15+ years police experience with state or local government, and a minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible supervisory experience.
Education and experience equivalent to a master’s degree in public administration, finance, accounting, information technology, or related field, is preferred.
Advanced training in police or law enforcement administration is also preferred.
Demonstrated experience with oversight of Police Department Operations, Budget/Finance, and/or administration.

Special Requirements

Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Must pass a DMV record check and police department background investigation.

Must pass a drug screening.

Work Schedule

The normal schedule will consist of traditional business hours of Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm, however, the Chief Administrative Officer will have to flex work hours to meet the department’s mission. Will require evening or weekend hours to meet with community groups or other assigned teams.

This position is subject to call out for law enforcement incidents or situations.

Hiring Salary Range : $142,188.64 - 192,372.87

Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.

Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.

The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits:

Temporary
Provisional
Seasonal employees

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Prince William County Benefit Programs

01

I understand that information provided on my application is used to determine my qualifications. Information on my resume will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application. Only information provided at the time of the application submission will be considered when determining my qualifications. Only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my submitted education and work experience will be credited.

I have read, understand, and acknowledge the above statement.
I decline to proceed any further in this process.

02

All employees considered for hire by the Police Department are subject to a thorough Background Investigation (Federal clearances do not substitute), which may include a Polygraph Examination. Would you be willing to participate in these processes

03

Honesty and integrity are core values in police work. False statements, lying, knowingly providing inaccurate information, as well as, the misrepresentation of facts will not be tolerated. The information you provide below will be checked and validated. If this information is found to be false, it may lead to you being removed from the hiring process and REJECTED from further consideration.

I understand and acknowledge the above standard in furnishing the most accurate information in the applicant hiring process with the Prince William County Police.
I decline to proceed any further in this process.

04

Please select the option that reflects your highest level of completed education.

Master's degree or higher in public administration, finance, accounting or related field
Master's degree or higher in an unrelated field
Bachelor's degree in public administration, finance, accounting or related field
Bachelor's degree or higher in an unrelated field
Associate's degree in public administration, finance, accounting or related field
Associate's degree or higher in an unrelated field
Some College
High School diploma or G.E.D
None of the Above

05

From the options below, select the response that best represents your highest level of progressively responsible extensive prior leadership experience within a municipal organization in police operation and administration with direct oversight of Police Department Operations, Budget/Finance, and/or administration.

8 years or more
Less than 8 years

06

From the options below, select the response that best represents your highest level of experience in policing or law enforcement in a local, state or federal capacity.

15 years or more in local law enforcement
15 years or more in state law enforcement
15 years or more in federal law enforcement
15 years or more in military law enforcement
Less than 15 years in law enforcement

07

Please select all that you have 10 or more years of demonstrated experience in policing or law enforcement in a local, state or federal capacity.

Grant Management
Budget Analysis
Budget Management
Facility Management
Contract Negotiations
Performance Management
Strategic Planning
Interagency Coordination
Change Management
Policy Analysis
Strategic Crime and Intelligence Analysis

08

Prince William County Police is comprised of over 700 sworn law enforcement officers and 300 professional staff (civilian). From the options below, select the response that best represents the largest workforce you were a part of in your career.

1,000 or more
700 to 999
500 to 699
Less than 500

09

Prince William County Police Department oversees an annual budget of over 100 million dollars. From the options below, please select the response that best represents your experience managing an organization’s annual budget.

$250 million or more
$100 million to $249 million
$50 million to $99 million
Less than $49 million

10

From the options below, select all that you have had experience overseeing as a supervisory or executive level leader in law enforcement.

Direct oversight of police department operational budget.
Oversight of information technology for police departments.
Oversight of other police administrative services.
None of the above.
Required Question