Police Department Systems Analyst Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cobwa/jobs/newprint/4450949) Apply Police Department Systems Analyst Salary $85,668.00 - $103,788.00 AnnuallyLocation City of Bellingham, WAJob TypeFull TimeJob Number24-Police Dept. Syst. AnalystDepartmentPolice DepartmentOpening Date04/05/2024FLSAExemptBargaining Unit 231
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Nature of WorkAre you a tech-savvy problem-solver, comfortable working independently, and ready to serve your community? The Bellingham Police Department (https://cob.org/gov/dept/police) is looking to hire a Systems Analyst. Join our team and help develop a technology driven environment where your ideas are valued and will help shape the future of Police technology.This position is responsible for analysis, implementation, administration, and maintenance of business systems used by the Bellingham Police Department such as in-car technology devices/connectivity, law enforcement (LE) applications, and building access. Researches and evaluates new police technology. Manages device firmware and operating system upgrades, updates and deployment of applications.Serves as back-up administrator for systems and projects overseen by the Police Technology Manager. Assists in developing and maintaining programs to ensure City compliance with internal policies, security best practices, and regulatory standards, such as Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) and WASPC Accreditation standards.SALARY AND BENEFITS INFORMATION:The current full salary range for this position is $7,139/month - $8,649/month. Research has demonstrated that salary negotiation can further inequality due to bias across gender and race. To prevent negotiation bias, the City places new employees within the published salary range based on qualifications and professional experience as listed on the application material, in accordance with City policy. This is in line with the City's commitment to accessibility, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Candidates who exceed the minimum experience requirements shall be given credit for advanced step placement at the rate of one additional pay step for each two full years of directly related or equivalent professional experience beyond the minimum requirements. Candidates who meet minimum qualifications or have experience that is not directly related or in a lower-level position will be placed at step one in the salary range. For positions that require a bachelor’s degree, one additional step may be granted for applicants with a master’s degree in a related field when the master’s degree is not required to meet minimum qualifications. The City's HR Department regularly evaluates minimum qualifications to provide equitable employment opportunities.For internal candidates, placement within the range is based on City Pay Placement Procedures.This position is represented by a union. Employees receive step increases annually in accordance with the Teamsters (Supervisory and Professional Unit) Collective Bargaining Agreement (https://cob.org/about/employment/labor-agreements-pay-schedule) and City policy.City of Bellingham employees receive medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as life insurance and long-term disability. Additional benefits include flexible spending accounts, a medical insurance opt-out program, and access to our employee assistance program. All eligible City employees are enrolled in a Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (https://www.drs.wa.gov/) pension plan. Additionally, employees may elect to participate in the City’s 457 deferred compensation retirement savings plan. Employees will receive 12 paid holidays in addition to one paid floating holiday each year. At the time of hire, employees will accrue 8 hours of sick leave and 10 hours of vacation per month. Vacation accruals increase based on years of service. Leave accruals are based on 1.0 FTE, accruals are pro-rated if part-time and require employees to be in paid status at least 120 hours/month.For additional information regarding benefits and compensation Information please visit the following:
Labor Agreements, Pay Schedules and E-Team Employee Handbook - City of Bellingham (cob.org) (https://cob.org/about/employment/labor-agreements-pay-schedule)
Employment Benefits - City of Bellingham (cob.org)
This position is open until filled with a first review of applications on Monday, 4/22/2024 at 8:30 am. The position may be closed at any time following the first review. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:
Provides high quality, detailed administration, consultation, technical support and troubleshooting for Police databases, systems, and applications. Works collaboratively with Police Department staff to identify and develop solutions in support of departmental operations and workflows.
Serves as system administrator for specialized law enforcement systems and applications that impact department operations, functions, and services. Performs installation, upgrades, modifications, and ensures data integrity of assigned systems including Internal Affairs, Desk Officer Reporting, Building Access, and other systems as assigned.
Administers and manages in-car technology including cellular modem system for Patrol and customized vehicles. Researches and evaluates new in-car technology solutions, recommends, and implements upgrades. Manages updates and security patches of operating systems and application configurations; tests and troubleshoots vehicle technology and connectivity to GPS, CAD, and RMS systems. Coordinate with City Shop and Communications Shop on hardware installation, maintenance, and new build vehicle deployments.
Analyzes and assists in the development and implementation of business process improvements. Documents workflows/business processes and assists internal customers in analyzing, defining, and prioritizing system needs and requirements and researching and evaluating appropriate technology solutions. Develops and recommends strategies for use of technology and coordinates technology and other resources as part of assigned projects or programs. Assists in the development of departmental procedures and facilitates application and database integration to eliminate redundancy and improve efficiency.
Provides project management for the procurement, installation, implementation and training of new system software and hardware. May participate in the development of requests for information (RFI's) and requests for proposals (RFP's). Reviews bids to ensure that vendors meet minimum requirements, evaluates, and analyzes software systems and assists with software selection process. Performs cost benefit analysis as needed. Coordinates projects from development to installation, testing, and training. Contributes to the development of vendor services, system maintenance and software license agreements.
Maintains a close working relationship with vendors to identify and solve problems with technology services, systems applications, and software. Troubleshoots problems, makes corrective changes to existing configurations through consultation with vendor.
Coordinates with the City’s cybersecurity team and vendors to ensure that all devices, services, and associated technologies are managed in accordance with City, State and Local security policies, directives, and industry best practices.
Provides training to commissioned, civilian, and technical staff on features and capabilities of software packages and assists staff with utilizing application software to meet their needs. Prepares and modifies supplemental documentation of assigned systems.
Serves as back-up for systems and projects overseen by the Police Technology Manager. May be assigned to provide on-call emergency support during evenings, weekends and holidays in the Police Technology Manager’s absence.
Coordinates, develops, and manages a wide variety of departmental reports within the enterprise reporting system. Develops reports based on departmental business applications or systems, and acts as a departmental resource in the development of custom reports.
Assists with maintaining, configuring, updating, and documenting departmental Internet and Intranet websites; supports and trains users on the use of Internet/Intranet applications.
Stays current with developments and changes in technology hardware and applications software industry. Reviews and tests new hardware and software applications for potential use by the Police Department.
Coordinates and collaborates with Network Operations, City Information Technology Services, and other City departments where technology infrastructure overlaps.
ADDITIONAL WORK PERFORMED:
Performs back up and relief duties and responsibilities in the absence of other Police Department technical staff.
Performs other related work of a similar nature or level.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:Works extensively at a computer workstation, inside vehicles, and in computer server room. The work performed is in an office environment as well as off-site locations including mobile vehicles. Physical ability to perform the essential functions of the job, including:
Lift and carry approximately 40 pounds.
Adequate hearing, correctable vision, and manual dexterity.
Work inside vehicles.
Frequently operate a computer and read a computer screen or typewritten page.
Experience and Training
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems management, business computer programming, or related field. Four(4) years of work experience as a systems analyst may be substituted for education.
Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in the analysis, implementation, and support of business applications and systems required.
Experience working in the public sector and/or law enforcement preferred.
Necessary Special Requirements
Employment contingent upon passing a criminal convictions check, background investigation, polygraph examination and fingerprinting. Subject to re-check every five years.
Valid Washington State driver's license and good driving record. Must submit a three-year driving abstract prior to hire.
Selection ProcessAs part of the application process, a cover letter is required.Within the cover letter, please answer the following questions:
Please indicate why you are interested in this position, and why this position is the next right step for you in your career.
Provide a brief summary of your education, experience and qualifications for this position.
Please ensure your application is complete and all required information has been provided. Standard completeness means all application fields (contact information, personal information, education, work experience, references, and required supplemental questions). Provide as much detail as you believe will fully describe your experience and training. Interviews for the most qualified candidates are tentatively scheduled for the week of May 6, 2024. Invitations to participate in the Interview process will be sent via e-mail on or around April 30, 2024.Please Note: Candidates will receive updates regarding application status via email. Please be sure to check your email frequently, including your spam folders for messages filtered by your email providers.Equal Opportunity:Our environment is characterized by respect for cultural backgrounds, belief systems, and ethnic diversity. The City of Bellingham is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its work force. We do not make decisions on the basis of an individual's race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, age (40+), disability, retaliation, sexual orientation or gender identity, honorably discharged veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking, use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. All are encouraged to apply for employment.Fair Hiring Practices
The City provides individuals who have been arrested or convicted of a criminal offense an equal and fair opportunity to obtain employment.
The City will not inquire about an applicant's criminal history until after a conditional job offer has been made.
The City will disregard the prior arrest and conviction record of an otherwise qualified individual unless the offense is directly related to the job position for which the individual has applied.
The City will notify an otherwise qualified applicant about a potentially disqualifying conviction and give the applicant an opportunity to submit information regarding the accuracy of the criminal records as well as evidence of mitigation or rehabilitation, as appropriate.
There are many good reasons for working at the City of Bellingham. The work is rewarding and you have an opportunity to serve your community. Another good reason is the great benefits that the City offers its employees. See our benefits section (https://www.cob.org/employment/pages/benefits.aspx) for additional information.This position is represented by the Teamsters 231 bargaining unit. Specific benefit information including Holidays, Vacation Accruals, Health, Dental and Vision Plans with cost sharing and Deferred Compensation Match can be found in the Teamsters 231 labor agreement (https://www.cob.org/employment/Pages/labor-agreements-pay-schedule.aspx) .This position is covered by the State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems PERS plan. PERS requires mandatory employee and City contributions. Please visit the DRS website (http://www.drs.wa.gov/) for more information on PERS.01 As part of your application, please submit a cover letter addressing these questions. -Please indicate why you are interested in this position, and why this position is the next right step for you in your career. -Provide a brief summary of your education, experience and qualifications for this position. Have you attached the required documents?
Yes, I have attached my cover letter.
No, I have not attached my cover letter and understand that my application will be incomplete.
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Do you have a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems management, business computer programming, or related field?
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If you answered NO to question #2, do you have four (4) years of work experience as a systems analyst that may be substituted for the education requirement? If YES, explain in detail.
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Do you have two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in the analysis, implementation, and support of business applications and systems?
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Do you have experience working in the public sector and/or law enforcement? [Note: this is preferred]
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Do you have or are you willing to obtain a Washington State drivers license and provide a 3-year driving history prior to hire?
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Are you willing to submit to a criminal convictions background check, background investigation, polygraph examination and fingerprinting prior to hire?
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Describe your experience working with enterprise modem systems and/or cellular technology.
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Please describe particular skills, experience or training which qualifies you for the Police Department Systems Analyst position, specifically address your experience with core business applications you have supported (including the analysis, design, implementation, and support) and the technical environment(s) in which they operate.
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