Administrative Services Manager, Sheriff's Office

Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Administration Position

Performs advanced senior-level work in administration and reports directly to the Hidalgo County Sheriff and Chief Deputy. Performs work under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Responsible for overseeing multiple support services within the department. May supervise and train staff.

To be considered an applicant for this position, we require that you upload copies of the following documents. Applicant package will not be considered complete until we receive all of the required documents that are listed below. Please upload each document separately:

1. Please upload a copy of your high school diploma, GED or college transcript.

2. Please download the link below. Make sure to get this form notarized and uploaded as an attachment to your application: Authority To Release Information Form

3. Please do not upload or attach any other documents not listed above. Attaching other documents will delay the processing of your application.

Examples of Work Performed

Coordinates the department's personnel and financial operations, including grant management. Conducts internal audits and operational reviews of the department's financial activities, expenditures, and administrative functions including contracting, personnel, procurement, equipment, inventory, and fiscal procedures; prepares comprehensive reports of findings and recommendations. Conducts compliance audits and reviews to evaluate adherence to county policies, procedures, and applicable law enforcement regulatory requirements, including TCOLE, TCJS, and other state and federal reporting and certification standards. May develop and implement assessment tools, surveys, and evaluation methodologies to measure the effectiveness of internal controls and law enforcement operational processes; analyzes results and presents findings and recommendations to the Sheriff or designated representative. Plans, coordinates, and oversees the annual inventory verification process, including the preparation, collection, and maintenance of supporting documentation, work papers, and electronic records. Conducts special reviews and compliance assessments, as directed by the Sheriff or designated representative, to ensure department's operations and grants administration comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and funding requirements. May develop strategic law enforcement related grant initiatives, prepare grant proposals, and oversees grant compliance. May serve as liaison, as directed by the Sheriff or designated representative, with county departments, the Commissioners Court, and other external agencies to address law enforcement operational issues, coordinate special projects, and support initiatives affecting law enforcement operations and funding. Prepares audit reports and provides recommendations to management for corrective actions to address deficiencies identified through internal reviews, audits, and external audit findings, while supporting the implementation and monitoring of corrective action plans that support law enforcement operations. Performs other related work as assigned.

Education and Experience

Graduation from a four (4) year college or university. Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field preferred. 8 years of relevant managerial experience in a related field required. Related experience in the law enforcement field preferred. Certificates, Licenses and Registration: Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator's license. Must be able to be insured by the County's insurance carrier.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, policies, and procedures covering law enforcement, human resources and business services activities. Knowledge of law enforcement managerial and leadership techniques and principles. Knowledge of budgeting methods and systems. Knowledge of business and management case development, strategic business and management planning, reengineering, organizational change strategies, performance measurement, and project management. Skill in oral and written communications. Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations. Skill in using software applications to perform data analysis and problem solving.

Benefits

The County of Hidalgo offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families.