Systems Analyst-Police

Systems Analyst-Police

Location

2210 Widman Way, Fort Myers, FL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

26-1530

Department

Police Department

Opening Date

06/09/2026

Closing Date

7/1/2026 12:00 AM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

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Description

The City of Fort Myers strives to be an employer of choice and most of our employees turn jobs into long term careers. The salary shown in the job description is the full range for this position from entry to later career.

NEW EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED AT, OR NEAR THE ENTRY POINT SHOWN, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE.

FLSA Status: Exempt Safety Sensitive: NO Level II Screening: NO

Under the general direction of the designated supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for advanced technical support with the development, implementation, administration, management, training, and evaluation of all application systems in support of the Police Department's Technical Operations Center and Real Time Crime Center. Work involves analyzing, designing, and implementing sophisticated software systems and databases to assist with the functional business processes for new and existing systems in support of the Police Department's Strategic Goals.

No Supervisory Responsibilities.

Responsibilities and Reporting During an Emergency Situation:

Essential Employees may be required to work during a declared emergency. Depending on the nature of the emergency, this may require working around the clock for several days on short notice.

Non Essential Employees will not be required to work during a declared emergency. The employee's Department Head will determine when the employee will be required to work.

Perks and Benefits

• Free city-paid employee health coverage, additional for spouse or family
• 3 weeks Paid Time Off (sick & vacation)
• 13 paid holidays
• Pension plan & optional Deferred Compensation
• City-paid life insurance
• Optional Vision, Dental, and Disability Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• On-site Gym facility
• And much more!

Duties/Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and other written reports as needed to management.
• Operates a vehicle when travel is required to perform assigned tasks.
• This position requires regular and reliable attendance and the employee's physical presence

at the workplace.

• Will be required to work in on-call status during assigned periods.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Responsible for the system and database administration of the Police Department's software applications relating to the Department's Technical Operations Center and Real Time Crime Center.
• Responsible for developing requirements, implementation of new applications, troubleshooting and resolving issues.
• Responsible for management of application systems, including serving as a liaison to software vendor, software/hardware service provider, managers and other staff.
• Provide system support, including the development, customizing, automating and maintaining all applications screens, fields, tables, indexes, forms, reports, and documents.
• Provide applications training and functional support to all users.
• Test and Implement upgrades for all application systems.
• Responsible for monitoring and tuning performance of database management systems.
• Provides support relating to builds, edits and management of GIS data layers.
• Assist with customization with GIS software to meet user needs.
• Assist with imports, exports, or translates data between graphic file formats (geo-referencing)
• Performs data research and QC functions.
• Assist with creation of custom map products for internal and external use; creates and analyzes spatial data for internal custom projects when required or requested.
• Assist with the acquiring and utilization of technical crime data for layout and production of design projects using police department data to efficiently and accurately produce mapping for crime analysis and public safety related issues as well as provide staff support in development, maintenance, updating and retrieving information from the City and Police Department data sources.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Proficient in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software.
• Knowledgeable of operating systems, data and file structure.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Ability to performing under frequent deadlines and/or in response to emergencies.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions in accordance with established laws, regulations, ordinances, departmental policies and procedures.
• Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
• Ability to operate necessary equipment, including but not limited to a personal computer, and testing and diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to learn and master new software quickly and easily.
• Knowledge of and ability to create, complex queries using the SQL & Python query language.
• Knowledge of Client/Server database applications.
• Knowledge of Windows operating systems.
• Knowledge and skill in automating and maintaining database datasets.
• Skill in data extraction
• Skill in written, verbal, electronic, and visual communications for effective expression and clarity
• Skill in critical thinking, analysis and problem-solving, specifically related to data quality
• Skill in organization, prioritization, and time management
• Skill in the use of Microsoft development tools.
• Skill in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software.
• Skill in the development of Crystal reports.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or closely related field which emphasizes computer software/hardware; or equivalent experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential job functions may be substituted for the Associates' degree.

• Mandatory Drug/Alcohol Testing required.

• Two years of experience working as a System Analyst or related work

• A valid Florida Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• CNE, MCSE, CCNE or equivalent certification, preferred

• Bachelor's degree preferred

• Five years' experience in Windows environment and database application development or related work preferred

• Microsoft SQL database administration experience

• Certifications in Microsoft Office, Visual Studio, SQL

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

This work typically requires the following physical activities to be performed.

• Pushing - use upper extremities to press against objects with force, or thrust forward, downward, outward.

• Reaching - extending hands or arms in any direction.

• Repetitive Motion - substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers.

• Speaking - expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely.

• Standing - for sustained periods of time.

• Stooping - bending body downward, forward at waist, with full motion of lower extremities and back.

• Talking 1- expressing ideas by spoken word

• Talking 2 - shouting to be heard above ambient noise.

• Visual Acuity 1 - prepare, analyze data, transcribing, computer terminal, extensive reading.

• Visual Acuity 2 - color, depth perception, field of vision.

• Visual Acuity 3 - determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities/structures.

• Crouching - bending body forward by bending leg, spine.

• Feeling - perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips.

• Fingering - picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand.

• Grasping - applying pressure to object with fingers, palm.

• Handling - picking, holding, or working with whole hand.

• Hearing 1 - perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information.

• Hearing 2 - receive detailed information, make discrimination in sound.

• Kneeling - bending legs at knee to come to rest at knees.

• Lifting - raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back.

• Mental Acuity - ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning.

• Pulling - use upper extremities to exert force, haul or tug.

• Visual Acuity 4 - operate motor vehicles/heavy equipment.

• Visual Acuity 5 -close acuity for inspection of small defects, machines, use measurement devices, or fabricate parts.

• Walking - on foot to accomplish tasks, long distances, or site to site.

Work performed is primarily:

• Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Contact with internal and external customers, vendors, outside agencies and the general public.
• May be required to work hours other than the regular schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• May be required to work in on-call status during assigned periods.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions described herein. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Full-time regular City employee benefits:

• Health Insurance (Florida Blue)

• City paid employee coverage. HMO or PPO plans are available. Dependents can be added, Employee pays 30% of premium. Premium deductions are taken pre-tax.

• Basic Life Insurance (USAble Life)

• City paid. The benefit is equal to 1x the annual base pay, rounded to the nearest $1000.00.

• Optional Vision Insurance (VSP)

• Employee-paid insurance is available at group rates, and family plans are available to employees. Premium deductions are taken pre-tax.

• Optional Dental Insurance (Humana)

• Employee-paid insurance is available at group rates, and family plans are available to employees. Premium deductions are taken pre-tax.

• Supplemental Insurance

• Employees may purchase various types of supplemental insurance (life, AFLAC) at group rates through payroll deduction.

• Pension Plan (General) Administered by Resource Centers

• Pension Plan (Police and Fire) administered by Foster & Foster

• 401(a) (Mission Square)

• Certain management positions can opt out of the General Pension into a 401(a).

• Roth IRA (Mission Square)

• Offered through payroll deduction.

• Disability (USAble Life)

• Employee paid short & long-term disability insurance.

• Leave Time (Sick, Vacation)

• Paid Holidays

• City recognizes 13 holidays which include: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, Birthday Holiday and Floating Holiday.Birthday and Float after 1-year of service.

• Deferred Compensation Programs (Mission Square) OR (Nationwide )

• Tax-deferred savings plan available for retirement purposes. Employee-only contributions.

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Employees can elect to use pre-tax dollars to cover un-reimbursed medical or dependent daycare expenses.

• Payroll Direct Deposit

• Available to any banking institution or credit union. Suncoast Federal Schools Credit Union membership is available to City employees.

• Employee Assistance Program (ESI)

• City-paid availability to licensed professional counselors for non-work related personal issues with 100% confidentiality.

Please note: Benefits do not apply to On-Call, Temporary, or Seasonal positions. Insurance Benefits only apply to regular Full-time positions.

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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• Yes
• No

02

PLEASE READ IN ITS ENTIRETY: The City of Fort Myers Police Departments acquisition, retention, and sharing of information related to your employment application is generally authorized under 28 C.F.R. section 20.33 and F.S. s. 943.053(3) (a) and Ch. 119. The purpose for requesting this information is to conduct a complete background investigation pertaining to your fitness to serve as an employee type. This background investigation may include inquiries pertaining to your employment, education, medical history, credit history, criminal history and any information relevant to your character and reputation. You understand that you MUST acknowledge that you have received notice and have provided consent for City of Fort Myers Police Department to use this information to conduct such a background investigation, which may include the searching of N-DEx, criminal justice databases, private databases, and public databases.

• Yes
• No

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Do you currently possess a minimum of an Associates degree or higher in Information Systems, Computer Science or closely related field which emphasizes computer software/hardware; OR equivalent experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential job functions equal to an Associates degree?

• Yes
• No

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If the answer is Yes to question #3, please explain. If you answered "No" please enter "n/a".

05

Do you currently possess a minimum of two years of experience working as a System Analyst or related work?

• Yes
• No

06

If the answer is Yes to question #5, please explain. If you answered "No" please enter "n/a".

07

I understand that this position requires successful completion and passing of mandatory drug/alcohol testing.

• Yes
• No

08

Do you currently possess a valid Drivers License with acceptable driving record?

• Yes
• No

09

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION: Do you currently possess a CNE, MCSE, CCNE or equivalent certification?

• Yes
• No

10

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION: Do you currently possess five years of experience in Windows environment and database application development or related work?

• Yes
• No

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PREFERRED QUALIFICATION: Do you currently possess certifications in Microsoft Office, Visual Studio, SQL?

• Yes
• No

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PREFERRED QUALIFICATION: Do you currently possess Microsoft SQL database administration experience?

• Yes
• No

13

I understand that I must submit to a complete background investigation including fingerprint check, polygraph and psychological evaluation and found to be of good moral character.

• Yes
• No

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PLEASE READ IN ITS ENTIRETY: Because you are applying to a law enforcement agency, you MUST include information about any arrest, charge, conviction, or other criminal activity, even if the records are sealed or expunged (Section 943.13(7), F.S. Rule 11b-27.0022). PLEASE TYPE YOUR NAME BELOW INDICATING THAT YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS STATEMENT. IF YOU DO NOT TYPE YOUR NAME BELOW, YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE DEEMED INCOMPLETE.

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Have you ever received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States?

• Yes
• No

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Have you been convicted of any felony crime?

• Yes
• No

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Have you ever been convicted of any misdemeanor or felony, or any crime against the United States designated as a misdemeanor or felony, or any offense against any other state, territory, or country which would be a misdemeanor or felony if committed in this state at time of application that involves any of the following: a. Abuse or neglect of children, aged, or incompetent b. Perjury or falsification to include making false reports of crimes or falsification of official documents c. Sexual offenses, including indecent exposure and prostitution d. Any offense involving violations of the civil rights of any person under the Constitution or laws of the United States or any county

• Yes
• No

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Have you ever been convicted of domestic violence?

• Yes
• No

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Have you ever pled "nolo contendere", guilty, or have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony involving domestic violence?

• Yes
• No

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Have you ever used or possessed any Illegal drug at any time of employment while employed with a law enforcement agency, in a prosecutorial position, and/or employed in any position of responsibility of the public trust?

• Yes
• No

21

Do you currently have any visible tattoos on your face, neck, head, or hands?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "YES" to having tattoos, please list the location and describe the tattoo.

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Have you ever been involved in the sale of illegal drugs?

• Yes
• No

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Within the past year, have you tried, used, or experimented with marijuana?

• Yes
• No

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Within the past 5 years, have you tried, used, or experimented with powder cocaine?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Fort Myers

Address 1820 Hendry Street

PO Box 2217

Fort Myers, Florida, 33901

Phone 239-321-7066

Website http://www.fortmyers.gov/jobs