Support Services Manager

Village of La Grange

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.lagrangeil.gov

Email:

• hr@lagrangeil.gov

Application Deadline:

• 11/21/23

Salary:

• $78,469 - $102,698, DOQ

  Excellent benefits

Sworn:

• 28

Population:

• 16,321

Position Details

The Village of La Grange (pop. 16,321) is seeking a full-time Support Services Manager for the Police Department.

La Grange is a vibrant community offering walkable and charming neighborhoods surrounding a bustling downtown that features dozens of diverse restaurants, numerous independent shops, and national retail tenants. Located at the crossroads of La Grange Road, Ogden Avenue, and the Metra BNSF line, over 50,000 vehicles, commuters, and pedestrians stream through downtown La Grange every day.

The La Grange Police Department provides excellent service to the community and values continual improvement, including pursuing Tier 2 accreditation through ILEAP. The La Grange Police Department is a valued facet of the community. The department's high visibility provides an opportunity to preserve and promote community safety through quality service to residents, business owners, and visitors. The department is comprised of 35 full-time employees, including 28 sworn officers and five civilian employees, as well as two part-time officers. There is a Deputy Chief, six Sergeants and 20 patrol officers in addition to the Police Chief.

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Police, the Support Services Manager provides administrative and operational support by supervising the records and parking enforcement functions of the Police Department. The position provides technical assistance to the Chief of Police regarding the management of grants, software and hardware, budget preparation, project and policy management, general administration, and public relations. This position also serves as the Accreditation Manager and Public Information Officer for the Police Department.

Qualifications:

• Qualified candidates must have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public or business administration, political science, public policy, technology or a related field. Master's degree in public or business administration preferred.
• Prior experience with law enforcement records management systems, law enforcement technologies and project management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
• Experience with grant writing, media relations, police management or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with law enforcement records management systems, license plate readers, e-citation systems, and body cameras preferred. 

Required:

Successful completion of:

• Physical exam
• Background investigation including:
• reference checks
• drug screening 

Resumes accepted through:

November 21, 2023

Qualified individuals interested in being considered for the position must email their resume with "Support Services Manager" in the subject field to:

hr@lagrangeil.gov

For any questions during the application process, please contact Human Resources at:

hr@lagrangeil.gov

The Village of La Grange is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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