Project Manager: “Discover Policing” / IACP

Location: Alexandria, VA

Agency

International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)

Deadline

Open until filled.

Job Description / Responsibilities

Position reports to the Manager of the Center for Testing and Executive Search. The Project Manager of the “Discover Policing” project will:

• Prepare a comprehensive and detailed work plan to achieve project objectives:
  
  • Enhance capacity and promote recruitment success in law enforcement
  • Conduct a needs assessment to fashion project direction and development strategies
  • Create a dynamic, electronic career information clearinghouse and job board to promote recruitment success
  • Market products and services to the law enforcement community
  • Disseminate resources widely to the law enforcement community.
• Guide development of products and resources for various audiences, specifically law enforcement.
• Manage staff (as required) and monitor contract/consultant performance.
• Design and implement project evaluation plans.
• Build and sustain productive collaborations with: funding agency professionals; federal, state, local, tribal law enforcement agencies; and, IACP and law enforcement stakeholders.
• Ensure rules-compliant investment and expenditure of grant funds.
• Conduct special projects assigned by Senior Program Manager or Programs and Research Activities Director.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline required.  Master’s degree preferred.
• Core competencies include project design; project management; ability to work collaboratively and productively with funding agency and law enforcement professionals; ability to market project benefits and products effectively.
• Combination of police experience and/or law enforcement-focused professional endeavors (research, training, education).  Lead role in developing and managing complex projects is a preferred experience.  Work with law enforcement recruitment and selection is a definite asset.

Special Conditions

• Work site will be IACP Headquarters in Alexandria, VA.
• This is a grant position with current funding for one year of operation.  Continuation funding will be sought.
• Considerable travel required.

Salary
Grade ( 9 ); Full-Time; Exempt
$55,000 to $60,000 (Commensurate w/ experience)

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter identifying the position being applied for, a resume, and salary history to the IACP Human Resources Office for consideration.

IACP Human Resources
515 N Washington Street
Alexandria,VA 22314

Phone: (703) 836-6767
Fax: (703) 836-4573
Email:
Website: http://www.theiacp.org

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