Police Technology Manager

The Port of Seattle is unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.  

Salary offers will be made within the posted range. Placement within the range will be determined based on your similar work experience. The Port considers work experience to be similar if the scope and level of responsibility of your prior positions match the job being offered. 

As Police Technology Manager, you will provide strategic leadership for the Port of Seattle Police Department’s technology ecosystem, ensuring that all public safety systems and digital evidence platforms effectively support operational needs. You will also guide technology planning and lifecycle management, serve as the department’s primary technical liaison with ICT, Information Security, Procurement, and vendors, and ensure solutions are implemented, integrated, and supported in alignment with departmental and organizational requirements.

• You will provide department‑wide leadership and subject matter expertise for police technology systems, including body‑worn cameras (BWC), in‑car video, digital evidence platforms, mobile devices, and other specialized public safety applications. 
• You will serve as system administrator and business owner for assigned platforms, managing users, permissions, configurations, workflows, audit requirements, and change control. 
• You will oversee deployment, configuration, maintenance, and lifecycle management of police technology devices and systems, coordinating vendor support, monitoring service levels, and ensuring timely resolution of hardware, software, connectivity, access, and performance issues. 
• You will ensure all police technology solutions meet operational, legal, cybersecurity, and CJIS compliance requirements by collaborating with ICT, Information Security, and other department personnel to evaluate system performance, coordinate improvements, and maintain alignment with standards and policies. 
• You will manage digital evidence technical processes, ensuring secure and efficient transfer, storage, retention, retrieval, redaction, and integration with CAD/RMS and other law‑enforcement systems. You will also partner with Police Records and Public Records staff to support lawful disclosure and retention. 
• You will analyze departmental operational needs and technology gaps, research market and vendor options, and develop recommendations, business cases, and presentations for department leadership. 
• You will lead cross‑functional technology initiatives, coordinating sworn and professional staff, ICT, Information Security, Legal, Public Records, Procurement, vendors, and other stakeholders. 
• You will develop and deliver training, documentation, SOPs, job aids, and policy guidance to ensure proper, compliant, and consistent use of police technology and digital evidence systems. 

• Experienced – You have four (4) years of experience implementing or administering information technology systems or body-worn camera ecosystems. 
• Certified – You have Washington State CJIS/ACCESS certification or the ability to obtain within the first 90 days of employment.  
• Desired – We hope you have a bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, or project management. We hope you have a Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification and previous experience within a law enforcement agency 
• Committed to Equity – You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work.  At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees. 
• Proficient – You have strong knowledge of public-safety technology, criminal justice systems, digital evidence, and related legal and security requirements. You understand systems administration, user access, hardware/software support, mobile technology, integrations, and technical documentation, including CAD, RMS, video, records, and evidence-management systems. You also have experience with technology procurement, licensing, vendor and contract management, budgeting, and lifecycle planning. 
• Efficient Communicator – You possess strong written, verbal, presentation, facilitation, organizational, and relationship-management skills. 
• Problem-Solver – You have advanced problem-solving skills and the ability to evaluate and translate complex operational needs into practical technology requirements. You are technically savvy and skilled at explaining technical concepts to non-technical audiences, troubleshooting complex issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and coordinating timely resolutions across multiple teams and vendors. 
• Project Manager – You have demonstrated expertise in project and program management, including planning, scheduling, risk and change management, testing, implementation, performance measurement, and stakeholder communication. You are skilled at prioritizing and managing multiple high-priority projects and operational issues within a high-visibility, 24/7 public-safety environment. 

• Work Schedule – Your normal work schedule will be Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (40 hours per week). Slightly more flexible start and end times are available in this role. You may be required to work any and all assigned shifts, including weekends and holidays. You may be required to work during emergencies. 
• Work Environment – You will primarily work in an office environment. 
• Washington State Residency Requirement – Employees must establish a residence in Washington state within 30 days of their first day of employment and must maintain a residence in Washington State during their employment with the Port of Seattle. If a position is eligible to telework, work performed while teleworking must be performed in Washington State. 
• Security Requirements – In this role, you will be required to access Port of Seattle Police Department equipment, office locations, systems and/or vehicles. In compliance with Federal and State laws as the successful candidate, you will be required to pass a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) criminal history background check. 
• Background Investigation – You must pass a background investigation that includes a complete criminal records check, a polygraph examination, and a drug screen. Background investigations will be conducted as openings occur and include the following: driving history, credit history, arrest records, military records, educational records, and other sources where information can be obtained to measure one's suitability for police work. You must successfully complete a training process once hired.

The Port of Seattle offers an extensive benefits package that rewards our staff for their valuable contributions towards the Port‘s mission. In addition to the summary below, benefit details for non-represented positions can be found on the Port of Seattle‘s website. If the position is represented by a union, please refer to the “Collective Bargaining Agreement” or contact the appropriate Union Representative for specific information related to benefits and eligibility.

• Healthcare – Medical, Dental, and Vision Care with options that work for you and your family.
• Paid Vacation – Just about four weeks per year that increases with tenure to rest and rejuvenate.
• Paid Sick Leave – At least one hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked.
• Holidays – More than ten days per year to celebrate with family and friends away from work.
• Pension/Retirement Plans – A pension and additional savings plans to prepare for your future after the Port.
• Getting to Work – From subsidized parking and a low-cost public transit card to alternative work arrangements giving you an opportunity to work hybrid.
• Parental Leave – Six weeks of paid leave to spend with new additions to your immediate family.
• Development – From tuition reimbursement, training, stretch assignments and internal internships, we support a learning culture.
• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – The Port of Seattle values diversity as a source of innovation and strength. We are actively working across the organization to create a culture where all employees – regardless of race, gender, and other identities – succeed and reach their fullest potential.
• Work-Life Balance – We provide the resources to help you create habits to be healthy and balanced.
• Mission Driven – We are focused together in promoting economic opportunities and quality of life in the region by advancing trade, travel, commerce, and job creation in an equitable, accountable, and environmentally responsible manner.

Every role at the Port of Seattle is vital to our thriving community. We are a leader in moving people and cargo across the country and around the world. With facilities and property ranging in scope from a half-acre park to one of the largest airports and container terminals on the West Coast, we maximize the public assets in our portfolio with an eye toward best uses and environmental sustainability. Find out more here.

Our vision is to create a Port that mirrors – throughout its breadth of operations and services and within its leadership – the diversity of our communities, instill principles of equity into its culture, and ensures a fair and intentional distribution of opportunities to expand economic development and quality of life for all in our region. Find out more about how our values RAISE us up and our commitment to equity.