Deputy Department Director*

Deputy Department Director*

Salary

$111,389.00 - $186,016.00 Annually

Location

Police Department, 200 West Grace Street, Richmond, VA

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

41M00000865

Department

Police

Opening Date

10/02/2026

Closing Date

10/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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This is an EXCITING time to Join the City of Richmond! We are committed to nurturing talent, fostering growth opportunities, and building strong connections within our workforce. As we continue to make strides to becoming the employer of choice, we are thrilled about the below employee benefit enhancements:

• Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• Language Incentive
• Referral Bonus
• Tuition Assistance Program

Description

This position is Unclassified and serves at the will of the Appointing Authority.

The City of Richmond Police Department is seeking a highly qualified, experienced, and strategic professional to serve as Deputy Department Director - Business Services. This senior leadership position is responsible for providing strategic and operational oversight of critical business functions that support the Police Departments day-to-day operations and long-term financial and organizational objectives.

The Deputy Department Director provides leadership and oversight for the Departments Budget, Grants, Procurement, Payroll, Facilities Management, and State and Federal Asset Forfeiture functions. The position works closely with Police Department executive leadership, City departments, external agencies, and other stakeholders to ensure sound fiscal management, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and effective stewardship of public resources.

The successful candidate will possess significant experience leading complex financial and administrative operations, managing multiple functional areas, developing and monitoring budgets, analyzing financial information, and providing strategic recommendations to executive leadership.

The anticipated hiring range is $111,389.80 - $148,703.

Duties include but are not limited to

• Providing strategic leadership and oversight for the Police Departments Budget, Grants, Procurement, Payroll, Facilities Management, and State and Federal Asset Forfeiture functions;
• Directing the Departments budget processes, including daily financial activities, expenditure tracking, financial analysis, forecasting, and budget projections;
• Monitoring the Departments fiscal position and providing financial analysis, projections, and recommendations to executive leadership;
• Overseeing grant activities, including research, grant writing, administration, financial management, compliance, and required state and federal reporting;
• Providing oversight of procurement activities and ensuring the effective acquisition of goods and services necessary to support departmental operations;
• Overseeing biweekly payroll processing, leave audits, on-call payments, and related payroll activities;
• Developing, reviewing, implementing, and evaluating policies, procedures, internal controls, and business processes affecting the Departments financial and administrative operations;
• Preparing, reviewing, and approving financial reports, contracts, expenditures, budget documents, presentations, and other business-related materials;
• Directing, managing, supervising, coaching, and developing a staff of four;
• Managing and monitoring complex projects and initiatives involving multiple business functions;
• Collaborating with City departments, governmental agencies, vendors, and other internal and external stakeholders;
• Identifying operational and financial risks and recommending strategies to improve efficiency, accountability, compliance, and fiscal stewardship; and
• Providing executive-level analysis and recommendations to Police Department leadership regarding financial and business operations.

This position is considered ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL, and the incumbent must be available to report to work during disasters, inclement weather, and other declared emergencies.

Successful completion of a thorough background investigation is required. Please note that the Police Department background process may take up to 45 days. An applicant disqualified from the Police background process may reapply a year after disqualification.

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses

Considerable knowledge of:

• Government finance, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis;
• Grant administration and state and federal reporting requirements;
• Public-sector procurement practices and procedures;
• Payroll administration and related internal controls;
• State and federal laws, regulations, policies, and procedures applicable to assigned business functions;
• Financial reporting, internal controls, and fiscal accountability;
• Policy and procedure development;
• Project and program management; and
• Principles and practices of effective leadership and supervision.

Demonstrated skills in:

• Leading multiple complex business and administrative functions;
• Analyzing financial and operational data and translating findings into actionable recommendations;
• Developing and monitoring budgets and financial projections;
• Managing competing priorities in a complex organization;
• Coaching, mentoring, and developing employees;
• Establishing effective working relationships with executive leadership, employees, City departments, governmental agencies, vendors, and other stakeholders;
• Preparing and presenting complex financial and operational information;
• Exercising sound judgment and making recommendations on significant financial and operational matters;
• Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing; and
• Working strategically and collaboratively across organizational boundaries.

Minimum Training and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Public Administration or a field directly related to the assignment;
• Eight (8) years of progressively responsible related experience that includes significant management and supervisory experience;
• Some departments may prefer a Masters degree in a field directly related to the assignment;
• Some positions may have additional specialized requirements; and
• An equivalent combination of training and experience, as approved by the department, may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification.

Preferred Training and Experience

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a closely related field;
• Significant progressively responsible experience managing financial or business operations within a large, complex organization;
• Experience developing, administering, monitoring, and forecasting large operating budgets;
• Experience providing executive-level financial analysis and recommendations;
• Experience managing multiple business functions, particularly budget, grants, procurement, payroll, facilities, or similar administrative operations;
• Experience administering state and/or federal grants, including compliance and reporting requirements;
• Experience with governmental procurement and financial management practices;
• 3 -5 years experience supervising professional and administrative staff; and
• Public-sector experience, particularly within a municipal government or public safety organization

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Veronica Kenner, by email at HR-ADA@rva.gov.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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With over 4,000 employees, the City of Richmond is an "Employer of Choice" among cities throughout the nation. The City strives to hire and retain employees who bring dedication and talent to the workforce. Offering a competitive, cost effective, and quality benefits package is one element of an "Employer of Choice".

The City offers a full range of benefit programs from initial hire through retirement. Please visit our Web site for details.

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10-point compensable veteran. You must have an existing compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more. Other 10-point veteran include disabled veteran or a veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart for wound or injuries received in action, veterans widow or widower who has not remarried, wife or husband of a veteran who has a service-connected disability, widowed, divorced or separated mother of an ex-service son or daughter who died in action, or who is totally and permanently disabled. Do any of these apply?

• Yes
• No

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5-point veterans must have been discharged under honorable conditions and had one of the following: Active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, in a war, or during the period 4/28/52-7/1/55 or active duty for more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 2/1/55 and 10/14/76 or active duty during the Gulf War sometime between 8/2/90 - 1/2/92 or active duty in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized or active duty for which more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 9/11/2001 and ending on the date prescribed by the Presidential proclamation or by the law as the last date of operation Iraqi Freedom. Do any of these apply?

• Yes
• No

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Which answer best describes your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma/ GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• None of the above

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Are you a Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) or Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO)?

• Yes
• No

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Which answer best describes your years of accounting, finance or related field experience?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 - 2 years of experience
• 2 - 3 years of experience
• 3 - 4 years of experience
• 4 or more years of experience

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Which best describes your years of experience in governmental budget and financial operations?

• Less than eight years of experience
• Eight to nine years of experience
• Ten to eleven years of experience
• Twelve or more years of experience

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Which best describes your experience with budget projections and management of budgets of at least one million dollars?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 - 2 years of experience
• 2 - 3 years of experience
• 3 - 4 years of experience
• 4 or more years of experience

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Which best describes your experience in delivering presentations/speaking in front of citizen groups, representatives of public institutions, Commissions and local government officials?

• No knowledge
• Beginner experience
• Proficient knowledge
• Extensive knowledge

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Which best describes your experience working in a leadership role, such as director or deputy director?

• Less than 6 years of experience
• 6 - 9 years of experience
• More than 9 years of experience

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Which best describes your experience working with a public safety agency?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 - 2 years of experience
• 2 - 3 years of experience
• 3 - 4 years of experience
• 4 or more years of experience

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Which best describes your experience with both long-term and short-term strategic planning?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 - 2 years of experience
• 2 - 3 years of experience
• 3 - 4 years of experience
• 4 or more years of experience

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Which best describes your experience/understanding of state and federal compliance grants for asset forfeiture?

• No knowledge
• Beginner experience
• Proficient experience
• Extensive experience

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Phone (804) 646-5660

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