Planning and Research Supervisor

About the role

Pursuant to the Colorado Springs Police Department's mission to serve and protect, the Planning and Research Supervisor will provide day-to-day administrative supervision of assigned staff and volunteers within the Strategic Initiatives Section while performing advanced analytical, research, evaluation, and reporting activities that support data-driven decision-making within the Colorado Springs Police Department.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative supervision of assigned staff by assigning and monitoring work; managing workloads and schedules; approving leave and time records; establishing performance expectations; conducting performance evaluations; providing coaching and professional development; providing input on hiring and disciplinary actions; and fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Conduct complex quantitative and qualitative analyses of police operations, organizational performance, workload, staffing, and service delivery; prepare reports, data visualizations, presentations, forecasts, and recommendations to support data-driven operational and management decisions.
• Conduct research and program evaluation using surveys, focus groups, literature reviews, benchmarking, field observations, subject matter expert input, and other research methods to assess departmental programs, operations, and emerging issues and recommend evidence-based improvements.
• Cook up the development, maintenance, quality, and publication of datasets and related content supporting the department's open data and transparency initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a related area of study; preferably public administration, criminal justice, public policy, social sciences, business administration, or another research-oriented field.
• Five years of full-time professional experience in a related field; preferably public administration, criminal justice, public policy, social sciences, business administration, or another research-oriented field, including two years of administrator and/or supervisory experience.
• Colorado driver's license.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting applied research, program evaluation, or organizational assessments.
• Experience with law enforcement or public safety operations.
• Experience supervising professional staff or leading complex projects.
• Experience using data analysis and visualization tools to support research and decision-making.
• Experience with strategic planning, performance measurement, workload analysis, or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience developing reports, presentations, and recommendations for senior decision-makers.

Skills

• Knowledge of research methods, program evaluation, organizational assessment, and performance measurement principles.
• Knowledge of law enforcement operations, public administration, and emerging issues affecting policing.
• Ability to read, interpret, and synthesize information from a wide variety of sources, including operational data, legislation, public policy, professional publications, and research literature.
• Ability to analyze complex issues, apply critical thinking, and develop practical, evidence-based recommendations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership.
• Ability to prepare clear, concise, and well-organized reports, presentations, and other written materials that synthesize complex information.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, public officials, community members, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.
• Ability to supervise, coach, and develop professional staff while fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive, confidential, or law enforcement information.

Benefits

The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.

Pay

$48.85 - $58.65 Hourly

Schedule

Day shift; Monday through Friday