Police Data & Technology Manager*

General DescriptionThis position provides important professional, managerial, and supervisory work for the Data and Technology Section of the Madison Police Department (MPD). The Manager helps plan, develop, and carry out the department’s technology and data programs and represents the agency on all technology, data, and information-management policy issues. The Manager oversees the full lifecycle of police technology systems, supports data analysis, improves how information services are delivered, and works to make operations more efficient while following department policies, City rules, and state and federal laws. The work requires strong project-management skills, knowledge of network security in a law-enforcement setting, and regular teamwork with MPD staff, City Information Technology (IT), vendors, consultants, County Dispatch, the District Attorney’s Office, and partner law-enforcement agencies. The Manager supervises civilian staff, including the Police Information Systems Coordinator and the Crime and Data Analysis Coordinator. Under the general supervision of the Assistant Chief of Police, the Manager is part of the Police Management Team and provides expertise in information technology management. The position offers guidance across the organization and uses independent judgment and discretion to meet program goals and objectives.On-site only: This is not a remote position and work will primarily be performed in an office setting. There may be some incidental telework available depending on agency needs.IMPORTANT: THERE ARE TWO (2) SUPPLEMENTAL ESSAY QUESTION ON THE JOB POSTING.YOU MUST ATTACH YOUR ANSWERS IN THE ATTACHMENTS SECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION. (To view the question, click on the supplemental question tab OR view the bottom section of the job bulletin)**APPLICATIONS RECEIVED WITHOUT ATTACHED ESSAY RESPONSES WILL BE ELIMINATED FROM CONSIDERATION.Minimum QualificationsThree (3) years of responsible administrative experience involving records management including at least one (1) year of direct responsibility for the maintenance of a comprehensive records management system ANDOne (1) year of supervising staff. ANDBachelor's degree in business administration, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Law, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or a related field.-OR-Four (4) years of experience applying all of the following:Crime and data analysis, data analytics and the application of related analysis and reasoning to enhance departmental problem-solving, neighborhood-oriented policing and violence prevention efforts.Records management considerations (automated and hard copy) incorporating related computer systems and software.Current computers and software as applicable to the duties of the position including those used in managing a large number of diverse records systems.Law enforcement reporting procedures, crime analysis, problem solving, and evidence-based policing.General office procedures and supervisory principles and practices. Two (2) years of experience applying all of the following:Budget development and monitoring.DepartmentPolice DepartmentOpening Date03/26/2026Closing Date4/16/2026 11:59 PM Central