ALEXANDRIA POLICE DEPARTMENT
POLICE TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS AND DATA MANAGER
“Preserving the Past, while Innovating our Future!”
Located in Northern Virginia, the City of Alexandria borders the District of Columbia along the Potomac River and is adjacent to Arlington and Fairfax counties. With a population of approximately 160,000 residents and spanning 15.75 square miles, Alexandria is the seventh-largest city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Known for its rich history and scenic waterfront, Alexandria is a unique and vibrant place to live and work. Nearly one-quarter of the city is designated as national or local historic districts, reflecting a strong commitment to historic preservation while supporting forward-thinking innovation and community development. We are proud of our heritage and excited about our future. If you’re interested in using your technical expertise to support a dynamic law enforcement agency and make a meaningful impact in a diverse and engaged community, we encourage you to apply for the role of Police Technology Systems and Data Manager.
An Overview:
Are you passionate about data and technology? Do you thrive on improving operational efficiency through smart systems? Can you lead and inspire high-performing teams?
If so, consider the opportunity to join the Alexandria Police Department as a Police Technology Systems and Data Manager. This key leadership role is part of the department’s Technology Services Division, where you will oversee the System Operations Section and help shape the technological direction of the agency.
In this position, you will:
- Manage the Police Records Management System (RMS) and multiple supporting systems and databases
- Ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal data standards
- Supervise the Technical Support Unit, which provides essential front-end user support to department personnel
- Play a strategic role in maintaining and advancing the department’s public safety technologies
- Have the ability to manage technology in a 24/7 operational environment where system reliability and data integrity are critical
What You Should Bring:
The ideal candidate will have proven experience supporting complex, multi-modular software systems and SQL Server databases. They must be adept at collaborating with both external vendors and internal stakeholders to meet the evolving needs of the department. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential, particularly when working across all levels of the organization. The successful candidate will combine technical proficiency with operational insight to effectively translate business needs into practical, scalable technology solutions.
This is not a traditional IT position—this role supports mission-critical technology and data systems that directly impact community safety, emergency response, and public trust. The ideal candidate understands the operational and cultural environment of a law enforcement agency and brings the technical and leadership expertise to support that mission.
The Opportunity (Examples of Work): The following outlines the responsibilities and roles associated with the position:
- Administer the Police Department’s comprehensive Records Management System (RMS), including interfaces with various public and law enforcement systems.
- Ensure compliance with reporting mandates such as NIBRS reporting, Community Policing initiatives, and CALEA standards.
- Design and develop complex reports and applications to support meaningful data presentation and operational analysis.
- Manage intricate departmental databases containing sensitive information; establish and enforce data integrity standards and reporting procedures; maintain stringent security protocols; and ensure redundancy and high availability across systems.
- Spearhead projects and initiatives related to the implementation, enhancement, or replacement of police technology systems.
- Collaborate with external vendors to implement, support, and sustain departmental software systems.
- Engage with police leadership and other City departments to maintain, support, and optimize the department’s technology infrastructure.
- Provide supervisory leadership to a small technical team by planning and coordinating complex assignments and projects, advising on system development, reviewing deliverables for accuracy and completeness, and monitoring project timelines and progress.
- Supervise the Technical Support Unit, which handles user service requests, hardware and software inventory management, server maintenance, and system administration.
About the Department: The City of Alexandria Police Department is a nationally recognized and accredited law enforcement agency providing services to a diverse community. A group of talented professionals, the Alexandria Police Department is a dedicated team of people who, in partnership with the community, work to create and maintain a safe and secure environment for our residents, merchants, and visitors. We are a diverse organization, reflecting Alexandria’s various cultures and offering many different career and promotional opportunities.
Minimum & Additional Requirements
Two Year College Degree; extensive progressively responsible information technology experience using a relational database system such as Microsoft SQL Server and/or Oracle, some of which must have been at the level equivalent to a Senior Computer Programmer Analyst, Database Developer or Database Administrator (or other position that required system analysis and design, database development and administration, database application development, and documentation techniques); experience in planning data disaster recovery documentation and testing; experience in database application project development and implementation in a leadership capacity; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
- In-depth knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server, including database management and optimization.
- Experience supporting a large, multi-modular software system critical to public safety operations.
- Proven ability to lead, mentor, and supervise a small technical team in a dynamic environment.
- Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing complex technology solutions.
- Prior experience managing technical projects in a law enforcement or public safety setting.
- Strong understanding of information security best practices, particularly as they relate to system administration and data protection.
Notes
This position requires the successful completion of the following pre-employment background checks:
- Polygraph
- Drug Screen
- Criminal Background Checks (local and federal)