ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (DETECTIVES)

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

CHICAGO POLICE DEPARTMENT

Detectives / 185

Number of Vacancies: 1 (Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Salary range: $133,836.00 to $150,768.00 annually

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm Central time on 09/28/2025.

The Assistant Director of the Digital Forensics Center supports daily operations by managing the administrative, logistical, and training functions that keep the center running efficiently.

Key responsibilities include coordinating technology vendor contracts, maintaining software licensing and forensic tool inventories, and supporting strategic goals through organized planning and documentation.

The Assistant Director develops and manages the center's budget, assists with procurement planning, and ensures resources are allocated effectively.

This role also manages the scheduling and coordination of internal and vendor-led training and conducts research to stay current with trends in digital forensics.

In addition to these core functions, the Assistant Director provides day-to-day oversight and support to a team of civilian analysts, ensuring operational needs are met and staff are aligned with the center's mission.

Additional duties may be required for this position.

LOCATION: Chicago Police Department - Digital Forensics Center

BUREAU: Detectives / 185

ADDRESS: 2452 W Belmont Ave

DAYS: Monday through Friday

HOURS: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

* Nine (9) years of experience related to the responsibilities of the position, of which two (2) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position, OR

* Graduation from an accredited college with an associate's degree in a field related to the duties performed, including seven (7) years of work experience related to the position, of which two (2) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position, OR

* Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in a field related to the duties performed, including five (5) years of work experience related to the position, of which two (2) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position, OR

* Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree or higher in a field related to the duties performed, including four (4) years of work experience related to the position, of which two (2) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position.

NOTE: A copy of your official transcripts will be required, if applicable.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to successfully complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.

*Successful candidates must pass a drug screen and a background investigation. People that are offered employment must pass all pre-employment exams prior to appointment.

For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at:

https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html

For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at:

https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf

APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. The Department of Human Resources staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here.

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The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor