Salary: $96,349.75 - $143,031.74 Annually
Location : Goodyear, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Division: Police Department
Department: Police Department
Opening Date: 10/05/2026
Closing Date: 10/19/2026 5:00 PM Arizona
FLSA: Exempt

Job Description Summary
Directs, coordinates, supervises, and evaluates the work of staff in the Administrative Services Unit who provide management support services for administrative functions; manages contract administration; manages Human Resources activities for the department; sets goals and objectives, and develops policies and procedures.
Only a limited number of the most qualified applicants meeting the City's requirements will be invited for an interview. The examination process for this position will consist of a panel interview. All communication regarding application status and interview notifications will be sent via email- please monitor your junk/spam email for communication as it will come from a system generated source.

Essential Functions
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - POLICE:

• Directs and supervises professional staff engaged in addressing complex administrative problems, projects, organizational analyses, and procedural improvements.
• Provides leadership, evaluates recommended organizational changes, and reports on the merits and potential impacts of such recommendations.
• May assist in budget projections, cost estimates, and financial or administrative studies. Supervises the preparation of public and administrative reports, correspondence, and internal memoranda.
• Provides assistance to the Chief of Police and Police Staff by managing special projects and proposals. Manages and facilitates projects of an operational and strategic nature, including conducting departmental process analysis, and performing time and efficiency analysis and training for departmental activities. Project Management also provided for the coordination and facilitation of Police Department and Citywide special events, including but not limited to, departmental meetings and annual awards ceremonies for Police and the City.
• Leads and facilitates the annual updates of the Police Department Strategic Plan, Annual Report, and Performance Measurement efforts. Plans and implements division goals and objectives through this facilitation.
• Exercises functional supervision over administrative personnel by providing day to day guidance on administrative matters including but not limited to purchasing, office management, and facility organization. Coordinates and assists with the hiring of civilian administrative personnel.

Requirements

• Formal Education/Knowledge: Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Experience: Minimum three years of experience in a related field.
• Certifications and Other Requirements: Valid Driver's License.
• Reading: Work requires the ability to read and comprehend budget reports, technical manuals, policy and procedure, development agreements, and Council actions at a college level.
• Math: Work requires the ability to perform general and advanced math. Some work may require complex problem-solving using algebra, present/future value concepts, trend analysis, statistical relationships, capital budgeting, financial formulas, and cost benefits analysis.
• Writing: Work requires the ability to produce written documents with clearly organized thoughts using proper English sentence construction, punctuation, and grammar; write memos, letters, reports, budget documents, performance evaluations, spreadsheets, and Council actions.
• Managerial: Semi-Complex- Work requires supervising and monitoring performance for a regular group of employees including providing input on hiring/disciplinary actions and work objectives/ effectiveness, performance evaluations, and realigning work as needed. A first line supervisor typically performs these functions.
• Budget Responsibility: Significant - Oversees budget preparation of a program budget. Reviews and approves expenditures of significant budgeted funds for the department or does research and prepares recommendations for city-wide budget expenditures.
• Policy/Decision Making: Significant - The employee normally performs the job by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies. There is a choice of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties. More complex work as well as decisions with more significant impacts are typically reviewed prior to being finalized
• Technical Skills: Limited Application - Work requires advanced skills and knowledge in approaches and systems, which affect the design and implementation of major programs, solutions for highly complex issues, and/or processes organization-wide. Independent judgment and decision-making abilities are necessary to apply technical skills effectively.
• Interpersonal/Human Relations Skills: High- Interactions at this level usually impact the implementation of policies. Contacts may involve interpretation of how policies are implemented and may require discussion and the support of controversial positions or the negotiation of sensitive issues or important presentations. During interactions on policy implementation, contacts may also involve stressful, negative interactions requiring high levels of tact and the ability to respond to aggressive interpersonal interactions.

The City of Goodyear offers a highly competitive benefits package including:

• Vacation Leave: 14 days per year, increasing with longevity. Goodyear offers an enhanced vacation benefit of recognizing total years of service under all Arizona public retirement systems for accruing vacation.
• Sick Leave: 12 days per year
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year, including one floating holiday the first full pay period of January
• Flexible Holiday: 24 hours per calendar year (prorated based on hire date)
• Health Insurance: Three health plans available to select from at a group rate
• Dental Insurance: Two dental plans available to select from at a group rate
• Vision Insurance: Available at a group rate
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Health Care and Dependent Care accounts available
• Short Term Disability Insurance: City-paid coverage
• Cancer Benefit: City-paid coverage
• Life Insurance: City-paid insurance valued at twice the annual salary ($400,000 maximum); additional life insurance for self and/or dependent is available at employee's cost
• Longevity pay beginning at year six
• Tuition Assistance: $5,250 per calendar year
• Employee Assistance Program
• Onsite wellness center/clinic
• Access to the Goodyear Recreation Center
• Robust employee well-being program
• Free identify theft monitoring and protection with Aura
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan: 2% city match (employee contributes 1%)
• Retirement Health Savings: $22.50 city contribution (employee contributes $12.50 per pay period)
• Retirement: Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined Benefit plan with mandatory city and employee contributions currently at 12.00%. Plan includes Long Term Disability Benefit.

01

Do you possess a valid driver license?

• Yes
• No

02

Please indicate your highest level of education:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor Degree or Higher
• None

03

Please indicate your years of relevant experience:

• Less than 3 years
• 3 - 4 years
• 5 - 6 years
• 7 years or more

04

Please describe your experience working in or supporting a law enforcement, public safety, governmental, military, or similarly regulated environment. Identify the organization, your role, and the functions you supported. If you do not have this experience, enter "N/A."
05

How many years of experience do you have supervising, leading, or providing day-to-day direction to professional or administrative staff?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 3-4 years
• 5-6 years
• 7+ years

06

Which of the following supervisory responsibilities have you performed? Select all that apply.

• Assigning and monitoring work
• Establishing priorities and deadlines
• Coaching and providing feedback
• Conducting performance evaluations
• Addressing performance or conduct concerns
• Training or developing employees
• Participating in hiring or selection processes
• Scheduling and workload management
• None of the above

07

What is the largest number of employees you have directly supervised or regularly provided work direction to at one time?

• None
• 1-3 employees
• 4-6 employees
• 7-10 employees
• 11-20 employees
• More than 20 employees

08

How many years of professional experience do you have using data to evaluate operations, identify trends, develop recommendations, or support management decision-making?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 3-4 years
• 5-6 years
• 7 or more years

09

Which tools or systems have you used for professional data analysis or reporting? Select all that apply.

• Microsoft Excel
• Power BI
• Financial/ERP systems
• Records management systems
• Public safety systems
• Other business intelligence/reporting software
• None

10

Which best describes your level of experience with process improvement?

• I have participated in process improvement discussions or projects
• I have collected information or analyzed an existing process
• I have recommended changes to an administrative or operational process
• I have implemented process improvements developed by others
• I have independently led process improvement initiatives
• I have led complex or cross-functional process improvement initiatives
• I do not have process improvement experience

11

The Goodyear Police Department requires all selected candidates to successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation as part of the recruitment process. This investigation may include inquiries regarding prior or current drug use, including marijuana; arrests, criminal history, and convictions; military service and discharge status; and other information relevant to the candidate's suitability for employment.Candidates may also be required to successfully complete additional pre-employment screening, which may include a polygraph examination and a drug screening.Please carefully review the information above. By selecting "Yes," you acknowledge that you understand and agree to the requirements outlined above.The following questions provide you with an opportunity to disclose any information that may be relevant to the background investigation. Providing complete and accurate information is important to ensure that the Background Investigator has the information necessary to conduct a thorough review before moving forward in the recruitment process.

• Yes
• No

12

Please disclose any prior or current drug use, arrests, criminal charges, or convictions.If applicable, include the type of drug/substance and approximate date of last use; and/or the date, law enforcement agency or jurisdiction, nature of the arrest, charge, or conviction, and final disposition or outcome.Please provide any additional circumstances that may assist the Background Investigator in understanding your response.If none apply, enter "N/A."
Required Question