Police Administrator (*Non-Classified)

Police Administrator (*Non-Classified)

Salary

$135,360.00 - $198,780.00 Annually

Location

Magnolia Police Station - 10540 Magnolia Ave. Riverside, CA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-9574-01

Department

Police

Opening Date

10/01/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description
• Benefits
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The Position

The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of Police Administrator (*Non-Classified) to fill one (1) vacancy in the Police Department. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification. This position is posted continuously and will remain open for applications until the posting is closed, which may occur without prior notice at any time after October 8, 2026.

As a civilian member of the police executive team, directs the activities, through managers, of the following units within the Police Department: Accounting, Payroll, Police Technology, Fleet Services, Grants Management, and Facilities Management. Under management direction, manages and coordinates diverse and complex administrative services for the Police Department.

This is a civilian management classification that works as a member of the police executive team. The Police Administrator class is distinguished by the law enforcement services and level of difficulty and complexity of duties, the supervision of professional staff, and the breadth of managerial responsibility for a command (division) within the police department. This class is characterized by the responsibility to develop, manage, and coordinate the policies, programs, and financial operations of the police department. Incumbents exercise significant decision-making authority. Direct supervision is exercised over professional, technical and/or support staff. An incumbent may represent the Department Head before the City Council, City Manager, community groups, other City staff, and the public.

• Positions designated as Non-Classified are exempt from the classified service. The incumbent shall be appointed "at-will" and serve at the pleasure of the City Manager.

For positions indicating a salary range from 1N - 2X, the top 15% of the pay range cannot be offered upon hire or upon an employee promotion.

Work Performed

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Plan, organize and direct the work of management, professional, technical and support employees in the Administrative Services Division, which may include, but are not limited to, Accounting, Payroll, Police Technology, Fleet Services, Grants Management, and Facilities Management.
• Maintain asset forfeiture records in accounts separate from General Fund in order to accurately track income/expenditures.
• Adhere to non-supplantation guidelines.
• Keep Chief of Police or designee advised of financial implications of purchases made with
• Assure all reporting requirements are timely met and correctly submitted.
• Assist the department director in establishing and implementing organizational policies and procedures for department operations; monitor effectiveness of policies and procedures, and make revisions or recommendations for improvement as appropriate.
• Direct and coordinate the fiscal and analytical operations of the department, which may include, but are not limited to, the functions of budgeting, fiscal control, accounting, purchasing, position control, grant preparation, administration and analysis, contract administration, fleet services, facilities management and capital improvements.
• Conduct or direct complex studies pertaining to a variety of administrative and operational problems; determine actions appropriate for improvements; advise department director on findings and methods of effective solution; prepare written reports and make presentations to various City groups and officials.
• Direct the preparation of technical and administrative reports.
• Monitor financial reporting systems including monthly financial statements, comparison of actual revenues and expenditures to budget categories, monthly management reports on current financial status, and project activity status.
• Maintain and supervise a system of internal accounting control and segregation of duties.
• Supervise the preparation of the departmental budget; review, analyze and compile budgets of various programs and divisions; provide expenditure projections to Finance as requested; explain needs and provide justifications for items; review and decide on expenditure requests and budget variances; provide updates to Command Staff for effective expenditure control.
• Oversee departmental computer operations; assist in identification and recommendation of computer software and hardware needs, acquisition/installation, application design and implementation; and computer operation and maintenance.
• Prepare or supervise the preparation of and review grant proposals for various programs and projects of the department; interface with governmental agencies regarding requirements for obtaining funds and monitoring procedures; present proposals to various boards and commissions in order to gain approval for programs and projects.
• Manage and direct personnel actions; define and resolve complex work problems; establish work standards and operational objectives in assigned area of responsibility.
• Coordinate all audits related to departmental or program operation and services; explain procedures to auditors and serve as reference for questions.
• Review, interpret, and analyze new and proposed legislation; determine effect of legislation on operations and programs of the organization served; advise superiors of findings; take appropriate action in order to ensure compliance with existing rules and regulations; propose legislation on own initiative or upon request.
• Provide technical administrative support to City or departmental management, committees, or other personnel as assigned. Participate in the selection of professional, para-professional, technical, and support personnel; establish work standards; supervise, train and evaluate personnel.
• Meet with other City departments, agencies, committees, community groups and public officials to coordinate and implement various projects and programs.
• May represent the Department Head in administrative services matters in the Department Heads absence.

Knowledge of:

• Federal, State and local asset forfeiture laws, including monitoring of proper expenditures in accordance with asset forfeiture laws and guidelines.
• Applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and policies regarding local government operations.
• Principles of management, administration and budgetary systems and procedures.
• Methods and practices of modern police administration.
• Research methods and techniques, statistical and work measurements, and standards development and implementation, and report presentation.
• Personal computer operation and applications including work processing, database and spreadsheet.

Ability to:

• Analyze and supervise the systematic compilation of technical and statistical data and prepare complex reports.
• Plan, organize, supervise, and evaluate the work of professional, technical and support personnel.
• Properly interpret and make decisions in accordance with laws, rules and policies.
• Supervise and conduct analytical studies and prepare analytical reports of both policy and administrative matters.
• Analyze organizational and administrative problems; recommend and adopt an effective course of action.
• Present ideas, concepts and recommendations clearly and concisely in oral, written and chart form.
• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with staff, City officials and representatives of other governmental agencies, community leaders and the general public.
• Coordinate activities with other divisions and City departments.
• Operate personal computer and applicable software programs.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Education: The equivalent of a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major work in public or business administration or a closely related field.

Experience: At least five years of professional administrative experience in local government. A masters degree may substitute for one year of the required experience.

Highly Desired Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of budget development, administration, and financial management principles and procedures.
• Demonstrated experience monitoring expenditures to ensure compliance with asset forfeiture laws, regulations, and applicable guidelines.
• Professional experience working within a law enforcement agency or related public safety environment.
• Experience in local, state and federal grant oversite.

Selection Process

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:

1) Completed Employment Application

2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

3) Resume and Letter of Interest

FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: (Application Guide).

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:

If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Driver's License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.

NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:

• An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at Members - NACES or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/.
• An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.

Benefit Level II includes Senior Management, Management and Professional classifications (Exempt)

The City offers an attractive benefits package, the central provisions of which are as follows:

• Retirement for Classic Members - For employees hired after 1/1/2013 who are CLASSIC MEMBERS of California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12 and have not been separated from service from such agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2.7 % @ age 55; 3-year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 8%. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.

• Retirement for New Members - For employees hired 1/1/2013 or later and who ARE NOT a member of the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12, or those who have been separated from a public agency which contracts with CalPERS or a reciprocal agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2% at age 62; 3 year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 50% of the normal cost. And is subject to change per CalPERS every fiscal year. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.

• Health Insurance - The City offers six health insurance plans and contributes up to $1,734 per month for HMO plans (family coverage).

• Dental Insurance - The City provides three dental insurance plans and contributes up to $85 per month.

• Vision Insurance - The City provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP) for employees and their dependents that are enrolled in medical coverage.

• Life Insurance - The City provides and pays for term life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment equal to two times the annual salary rounded to the next highest $1,000 (up to $700k) plus AD&D. Additional Life Insurance is available and voluntary for employee and eligible dependents (up to $300k).

• Deferred Compensation - The City will contribute the following amounts per month, with a minimum employee contribution of $12.50 per check:

• Management and Professional Units: $150/month

• Senior Management Unit: $175/month

• Leave Benefits - Includes vacation leave, sick leave, bereavement leave, and holiday benefits. Please refer to the Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan for specific details.

• Flexible Spending Account - The City offers a Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Plan for optional participation.

• Long Term Disability - The City offers optional enrollment in the Long-Term Disability Plan.

• LegalEase Plan - Optional legal services plan for employees and eligible dependents.

• Critical Illness Plan - Optional critical illness insurance plan for employees and eligible dependents.

• Vacation Accrual - 0-9 yrs. = 144 hrs., 10+ yrs. = 184 hrs.

• Administrative Leave -

• Management and Professional Units: 64 hrs. per fiscal year.

• Senior Management Unit: 80 hrs. per fiscal year.

For additional benefits information, please visit the following website: https://www.riversideca.gov/human/employee-hub/benefits/about-1

For part-time, benefitted positions the insurance and other benefits (leave accruals, holidays, etc.) are pro-rated based on ½ or ¾ time status.

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Instructions: The information on the application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum and/or highly desirable qualifications for the position in which you are applying. Detailed responses must be provided for each question in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered.

(*Do not refer to a resume in lieu of completing the supplemental questions).

Employers listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.

• I understand.

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Please indicate the highest level of education that you have completed.

• Less than a High School Diploma or GED
• High School diploma or GED
• Some college (up to 59 semester units or 89 quarter units)
• Associates degree (60 semester or 90 quarter units)
• Bachelors degree (120 semester or 180 quarter units)
• Masters degree
• PhD

03

Is your degree in public administration or business administration, or a closely related field?

• Yes
• No

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How many years of full-time professional administrative experience do you possess?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year or more, but less than 3 years
• 3 years or more, but less than 5 years
• 5 years or more, but less than 7 years
• 7 years or more, but less than 9 years
• 9 or more years

05

For the question answered above, please provide the name of the agency, length of time, position, and level of responsibility by each function listed. Please note that "See Resume" or "See Application" will be considered an incomplete response for this question and your application will be considered incomplete. If you do not have the required experience, please indicate "N/A".

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How many years of full-time professional administrative experience do you possess working for a local government or municipal agency?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year or more, but less than 3 years
• 3 years or more, but less than 5 years
• 5 years or more, but less than 7 years
• 7 years or more, but less than 9 years
• 9 or more years

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For the question answered above, please provide the name of the agency, length of time, position, and level of responsibility by each function listed. Please note that "See Resume" or "See Application" will be considered an incomplete response for this question and your application will be considered incomplete. If you do not have the required experience, please indicate "N/A".

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How many years of experience do you possess using budgetary systems?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year or more, but less than 3 years
• 3 years or more, but less than 5 years
• 5 years or more, but less than 7 years
• 7 years or more, but less than 9 years
• 9 or more years

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For the question answered above, please provide the name of the agency, length of time, position, and level of responsibility by each function listed. Please note that "See Resume" or "See Application" will be considered an incomplete response for this question and your application will be considered incomplete. If you do not have the required experience, please indicate "N/A".

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How many years of experience providing methods and practices of modern police administration do you possess?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year or more, but less than 3 years
• 3 years or more, but less than 5 years
• 5 years or more, but less than 7 years
• 7 years or more, but less than 9 years
• 9 or more years

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For the question answered above, please provide the name of the agency, length of time, position, and level of responsibility by each function listed. Please note that "See Resume" or "See Application" will be considered an incomplete response for this question and your application will be considered incomplete. If you do not have the required experience, please indicate "N/A".

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How many years of experience monitoring of proper expenditures in accordance with asset forfeiture laws and guidelines do you possess?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year or more, but less than 3 years
• 3 years or more, but less than 5 years
• 5 years or more, but less than 7 years
• 7 years or more, but less than 9 years
• 9 or more years

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For the question answered above, please provide the name of the agency, length of time, position, and level of responsibility by each function listed. Please note that "See Resume" or "See Application" will be considered an incomplete response for this question and your application will be considered incomplete. If you do not have the required experience, please indicate "N/A".

14

How many years of local, state and federal grant oversite do you possess?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year or more, but less than 3 years
• 3 years or more, but less than 5 years
• 5 years or more, but less than 7 years
• 7 years or more, but less than 9 years
• 9 or more years

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For the question answered above, please provide the name of the agency, length of time, position, and level of responsibility by each function listed. Please note that "See Resume" or "See Application" will be considered an incomplete response for this question and your application will be considered incomplete. If you do not have the required experience, please indicate "N/A".

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How many years of experience working within a law enforcement agency or related public safety environment do you possess?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year or more, but less than 3 years
• 3 years or more, but less than 5 years
• 5 years or more, but less than 7 years
• 7 years or more, but less than 9 years
• 9 or more years

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For the question answered above, please provide the name of the agency, length of time, position, and level of responsibility by each function listed. Please note that "See Resume" or "See Application" will be considered an incomplete response for this question and your application will be considered incomplete. If you do not have the required experience, please indicate "N/A".

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Certification: I understand that I cannot update my application once it has been submitted. Therefore, I have fully completed ALL sections, provided full descriptions of my duties and responsibilities for each employer, and have fully answered ALL questions on the Supplemental Questionnaire. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation, as it will not be reviewed in lieu of completing the Supplemental Questionnaire. Note: Employers and/or experience noted on the Supplemental Questionnaire must also be included and fully detailed on the Application.

• I understand.

Required Question

Employer City of Riverside

Address 3900 Main Street

Riverside, California, 92522

Phone 951-826-5808

Website http://www.riversideca.gov