IT Director of Public Safety

IT Director Of Public Safety

The Director Of Public Safety will report directly to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and serve as an integral member of CTO's management team. This position provides vision, leadership, and execution on enterprise-class, technology solutions that support the City's Public Safety agency's technology needs. In this role, they support City of Philadelphia Public Safety agencies to develop and execute strategic technology roadmaps to enhance and evolve their critical systems and operations.

The Director of Public Safety is responsible for the planning (strategic and tactical), technology evaluation and selection, implementation, delivery, and assessment of the Public Safety's technology infrastructure systems and services. They oversee the managers and directors of various Public Safety units, foster high-performing and agile teams, and effectively utilize the department's technological, financial, and human resources. This position is responsible for all IT operations, projects and programs supporting the Police Department, Department of Prisons, The Public Safety PMO, and the Public Safety Legacy Systems group. This is both an operational and a strategic role.

Essential Functions

• Strategic Planning & Budgeting :

Creates Public Safety IT roadmaps that leverage modern design principles and technologies that effectively meet both current and future agency needs.

Directs the day-to-day operations for areas within their purview.

Builds, supports, and expands a culture that is supportive of diversity, equity, and inclusion where employees from all backgrounds can succeed and thrive.

Salary Range : $120,000 - $149,000

Did you know? We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer : 25% tuition discount program for City employees (and sometimes spouses and dependents as well) in partnership with area colleges and universities

We offer comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents. Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan. Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays. Generous retirement savings options are available.

The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to faqpchr@phila.gov. For more information, go to : Human Relations Website : http : / / www.phila.gov / humanrelations / Pages / default.aspx