Finance & Support Services Director

The town of Barnstable seeks applicants for the Finance & Support Services Director position located at the Police Department. This position has primary responsibility for fiscal oversight of the complex $20 Million budget, finance, purchasing, grant, cash accounts and certain other support service and business functions of the Police Department. Responsible for the proper maintenance of certain cash funds and reporting. Works with Chief Procurement Officer and Town Legal on large contractual proposals to ensure compliance with MGL c. 30B and Town Administrative Code. Additionally oversees on a dotted-line basis 27 full-time and 10 part-time civilian employees of the Department and advocates for them so that support services operates in an efficient and effective manner. This position is also responsible for the management of the Volunteers in Policing (VIP) Program; and for coordinating and submitting disaster claims on behalf of the town of Barnstable. Position is an integral part of the management team and police business process. Position works under the administrative direction of the Chief of Police. Directly supervises four professional positions of a highly responsible nature. Routinely is called upon to deal with personnel issues pertaining to both sworn and civilian personnel. Reviews and rewrites job descriptions for all civilian positions for review and grading by town HR and union. Oversees interviewing and hiring process for all non-sworn positions. Represents police management in disciplinary actions or proceedings of civilian staff. Coordinates the completion of all performance appraisals for non-sworn staff.