Law Enforcement Certification Board Operations Manager

Salary $36.09 - $57.75 Hourly$75,072 - $120,115 AnnuallyThis position is a Pay Band 85 Posting Details Administratively attached to the New Mexico Department of Public Safety, the Law Enforcement Certification Board (LECB) serves as an independent compliance and disciplinary regulation board for 8,000+ certification holders and 194 public safety agencies. The Board oversees the issuance, renewal, denial, suspension and revocation of certifications for law enforcement and telecommunicator professionals. The Board also conducts investigations into allegations of misconduct violations by certification holders, administering due process facilitation and disciplinary action. Why does the job exist? The Operations Manager is responsible for identifying and allocating resources to support the daily leadership and operational functions of the Law Enforcement Certification Board. It ensures that asset and resource needs are met within the assigned budget, aligning expenditures with organizational goals and priorities. Responsibilities include oversight of budget and travel operations, immediate and strategic resource planning, and succession development through staff professional growth initiatives. The role also ensures timely and comprehensive responses to production orders related to the Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA) and subpoenas. Additionally, this position contributes to the review and processing of alleged misconduct involving commissioned law enforcement officers and telecommunicators, applying applicable state statutes and regulatory frameworks. How does it get done? The Operations Manager's key responsibilities include: 1. Law Enforcement Certification Board operational oversight to include resource administration, financial responsibilities, and supervision of eight (8) full-time positions.2. Ensure compliance with state-mandated annual reporting, legally required training audits to certify compliance, identification of noncompliance, and disciplinary review.3. Establish process for data tracking and reporting related to operations, performance and agency updates to Governor's Office, New Mexico Department of Public Safety, and the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration.4. Ensure compliance with state-mandated web-based technology solutions to meet misconduct reporting for public accessibility, with oversight on database management, maintenance and accuracy. Who are the customers? Work is performed for the Law Enforcement Certification Board, 194 public safety agencies and 8,000+ certification holders throughout the state. Ideal Candidate 1 - Experience independently managing, planning, organizing, staffing, coordinating, reporting and budgeting utilizing accepted management practices.2 - Knowledge of operations the Law Enforcement Training Act and Public Safety Telecommunicator Training Act (§29-7 and 29-7C, NMSA 1978). 3 - Experience working with the Legislative Finance Committee and Department of Finance and Administration and working closely with the Law Enforcement Certification Board.4 - Experience in effective coaching and developing employees and providing timely and appropriate feedback.5 - Experience effectively collaborating and communicating with internal and external customers and stakeholders.6 - Experience in supervision and management of a diverse staff to include training and mentoring, conducting performance evaluations, and facilitation and negotiation skills. Minimum Qualification A Bachelor's degree in any field of study from an accredited college or university and eight (8) years of professional level experience with a light strategic impact directly related to the purpose of the position defined by the agency at the time of recruitment. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling twelve (12) years may substitute for the required education and experience. A hiring agency will designate a portion of the required experience to include management, supervisory and/or specialized experience. Any required licensure, certification or registration shall be defined at the time of recruitment and will be in addition to the above requirements. Substitution Table These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position: EducationExperience 1High School Diploma or EquivalentAND12 years of experience 2Associate's degreeAND10 years of experience 3Bachelor's degree AND8 years of experience 4Master's degreeAND6 years of experience 5PhD degree AND4 years of experience • Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position. • If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of "semester hours" in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours. Employment Requirements Employment is subject to a pre-employment background investigation and fingerprinting in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules and regulations; and is conditional pending results. Continued employment is contingent upon remaining felony free, per Section 5.12.1.1 of the Criminal Justice Information Systems Security Policy.In addition, the selected candidate must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a current Defensive Driving Certificate from the State of New Mexico; or pass and receive the Defensive Driving Certificate.