Police Technology Analyst

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Position Title: Police Technology Analyst

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Peoria's Police Department has an excellent opportunity for a Police Technology Analyst. Some of the duties for this position include:

• Develops, manages, modifies and maintains police technological applications, to include, but not limited to, New World Technology Systems, Axon, CopLogic, Brazos, TeleStaff, LEADSOnline, Lexis Nexus, PowerDMS, Absolute Secure Access, and Microsoft Excel, Access, and SharePoint, to enhance processes and improve efficiency within the Police Department. Provides daily support of technological applications used by employees and performs troubleshooting when Police technological applications are not functioning properly; works with users, IT staff, and vendors to determine cause and resolution; monitors Police technological application performance; fine-tunes Police technological application parameters, as needed.

• Creates various technical documentation, following application, IT and City standards and policies.

• Analyzes business needs and utilizes technological solutions to achieve efficient and cost-effective results; collaborates with users to evaluate program and system effectiveness; modifies Police technological applications and enhances system controls, software functionality and/or efficiencies; works with department leadership to develop, track and evaluate performance measurement data.

• Identifies and researches trends and developments and makes recommendations on software and hardware needs; works with vendors, consultants and staff and assists with the procurement, budget and evaluation process on software and hardware related purchases for the department. Assists with system migrations to new technologies that contribute to department goals and objectives. Works with Information Technology Department and users to implement and test upgrades and new Police technological applications.

• Serves as departmental liaison with IT and other departments on specific software issues, technology coordination and projects; assists with scheduling and managing the phases of system and software upgrades and implementation and performs unit, systems and interface testing.

• Develops, coordinates, schedules and delivers end-user training of business systems and technologies as necessary and determines the level of training and which users require training. Develops standards and control procedures; produces training material to document business and system rules, processes and procedures.

• Monitors, analyzes and ensures data integrity; utilizes various reporting tools to provide accurate and functional data to the department; creates reports, queries, forms and databases to support business needs. Works on or leads internal teams to carry out projects as assigned. Provides guidance and technical expertise.

• Uses complex analytical skills to perform extensive research and resolve technical, operational, and procedural problems; conducts and completes studies and surveys, conducts audits; collects and examines data to find areas of opportunities to streamline processes and procedures, improve services, reduce expenses, and to increase efficiencies.

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The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• The ability to be a team player with the skills necessary to analyze office processes and develop technological enhancements, using current systems, to improve and automate processes within the Police Department.

• A natural analytical way of thinking and able to explain difficult concepts to anon-technical users.

• The ability to understand the needs and goals of the organization and can find ways to help others realize their objectives more efficiently.

• The ability to act as the key interface between users and IT personnel, utilizing strong collaboration and communication skills.

• The ability to be self-motivated and able to work both individually and with a team.

Why Peoria?

Recently voted the #1 place, to live, work and play, Peoria is a community you can be proud to work for.

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About Peoria

The City of Peoria, AZ is a thriving city in the Northwest Valley that provides excellent municipal services to our community. Recently named by AZ Big Media as the Best Place to Live, Work, and Play, we are committed to maintaining the level of service to our residents to sustain and enhance the lives and culture of Peoria.

If you are passionate about providing excellent service through anticipating our community's needs, creating partnerships, promoting sustainability, and embracing diversity, then #PeoriaisthePlace for you!

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Application Process:

Applications will be accepted for current vacancies until the posted closing date, or until a sufficient number of applications have been received. Applicants will be notified of any next steps by email and/or phone.

DURING THE SELECTION PROCESS, ANY APPLICANT REQUIRING ACCOMMODATION FOR A DISABILITY SHOULD ADVISE THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT EMPLOYMENT@PEORIAAZ.GOV OR 623-773-7100.

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