Senior Project Manager (Hartford Police Department)
Salary
$81,167.58 - $104,358.28 Annually
Location
Public Safety Complex - 253 High Street Hartford, CT 06103, CT
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
01910
Department
Police Department
Opening Date
05/15/2026
Closing Date
5/29/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
Description
Vacancy is in the Hartford Police Department. Under Administrative direction, manages a significant project within the police department that ensures the departments accreditations and compliances with state law and roughly 500 state and national accreditation standards set by the Connecticut Police Officers Standards Training Council (POSTC) and the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). Within the Planning & Accreditation Division, this vacant accreditation manager position oversees the accreditation and/or re-accreditation process, including project management of the accreditation activities; focusing on preparing for assessments, maintaining detailed compliance documentation, coordinating and monitoring audits and mock assessments, and demonstrating continuous effort to improve departmental practices and streamline work processes. This position typically requires conducting research and analysis, and processing and interpreting complex, less clearly defined issues. Drafts the Departments General Orders and distributes to all employees. Performs regular staff inspections to ensure adherence to prescribed Department General Orders and accreditation standards. Monitors and maintains accurate, up-to-date records, files, and other police record systems through timely reporting. Represents the Department in conjunction with the Chief of Police or designee at various meetings and conferences for accreditation, serves on accreditation committees, and participates in accreditation related training. Serves as a department liaison to other law enforcement agencies involved in the accreditation process. Assists in the application process, monitoring, implementation, and administration of state and federal grant programs. Assists in developing and implementing departmental goals and objectives. This position works independently under limited supervision and must exercise considerable initiative and sound judgment in the planning, scheduling, and carrying out assignments.
The above essential duties and responsibilities are not intended as a comprehensive list; they are intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may perform additional related duties as required.
This is a HMEA position. The hours of work are 40 per week and the above salary includes 5% in lieu of overtime.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
The examination will consist of a rating of your training and experience as contained on your application. All parts of the examination will be related to the requirements of the position. The examination is designed to measure the following:
Knowledge of:
Project management concepts, principles and practices.
Federal, state and municipal laws and regulations related to project activities.
Fiscal management, grants management, budgeting, public health management, financial markets and investments and Human Resources.
Skill in:
Performing complex analyses and research independently.
Communicating clearly in both oral and written form.
Utilizing Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Ability to:
Lead other professionals in the functions of project management.
Plan, assign and supervise the work of subordinate professional staff.
Locate and compile information data or facts from specialized sources.
Apply contractual language, as needed, to work to ensure compliance.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with government officials, business representatives and the general public.
Qualifications
Open to all qualified applicants who meet the following qualifications:
Bachelors Degree from an accredited college with major coursework in Business Administration, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Public Policy or a closely related field AND five (5) years of full-time, responsible professional experience significantly related to Business Administration, Contract Administration, Contract Compliance Review, Policy Interpretation, Public Administration, Public Health Management, Document Preservation and Cataloguing.
In the absence of a four-year degree, full-time, professional direct experience in the specific area of assignment may be substituted for the above educational requirement on a basis of one (1) year of experience for each year of the educational requirement.
Previous experience as a CT POST-C certified police officer and in good standing with CT POST-C is preferred.
Previous experience in a law enforcement accreditation process or comparable is preferred.
If selected, you will be required to pass a physical examination administered by a City physician, a drug and alcohol screening examination, and a background check. If appointed, you will serve 3-12 months of probation. This examination and employment process is subject to all federal, state, and municipal laws, rules and regulations.
Other Information
- Application must be completed in its entirety, including required documentation. Applications without proper documentation shall result in your disqualification.
- All correspondence and information concerning the application and testing process will occur via email, unless otherwise requested at the time of application.
- Please be sure to check your junk and spam email for all recruitment communication.
- Applications via facsimile or email are not accepted.
EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCES AND LEGAL NOTICES
Hartford Residency Preferred: Preferably be a bona-fide resident of the City of Hartford at the time of application. A completed City of Hartford Residency Affidavit including proof of residency as indicated on the RESIDENCY AFFIDAVIT may be submitted.
Veterans Preference Form: Preferential Points may be given to Eligible Veterans. Must submit a Veterans Preference Form, along with a DD-214 and Disability letter (if applicable) from the Office of Veterans Affairs.
Americans With Disabilities Act: The Human Resources Department provides reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need an accommodation in the application or testing process, please contact the Human Resources Department.
An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer: The City of Hartford is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.
01
I have attached a copy of my degree/transcript. (I understand this is required to be considered for this position and not attaching my degree/transcript will deem me not qualified).
02
Based on your past experience, please give an example of a project you managed? What was your most significant contribution to the team and what challenges did you face?
03
How do you approach assigning tasks? When do you decide to delegate and when do you make the call to handle a task directly?
04
If the project is not adhering to schedule, how do you get it back on track?
05
How proficient are you in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams)? What functionalities do you use the most?
Required Question
Employer City of Hartford - Human Resources Department
Address Human Resources Department
550 Main Street
Hartford, Connecticut, 06103
Phone 860-757-9800
Website
Skills:
Accreditation Standards, Analysis Skills, Attorney, Background Investigation, Budgeting, Business Administration, Calendar Management, Cataloguing, City Administration, Communication Skills, Contract Management, Contract Review, Criminal Justice, Documentation, Federal Grants, Federal Laws and Regulations, Financial Management, Government, Grant Administration/Management, Human Resources, Law Enforcement, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Word, Peace Officer Standards & Training (POST), Police Records, Police Training, Process Development, Project/Program Management, Public Administration, Public Health, Public Policy, Public Safety, Regulatory Compliance, Research Skills, State Laws and Regulations, Stock Market, Time Management
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