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Bureau Manager - Public Safety Finance
City of Norfolk
Police
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, 23510
Salary
$83,950.62 - $140,646.57
per year
Type
Full Time
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February 10, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves leading a team that handles all the money matters for the city's police and fire departments, including creating budgets, managing grants, processing payroll for over 1,200 employees, and making sure everything follows the rules.
It's about keeping public safety services funded efficiently and transparently to serve a large community.
A good fit would be someone with strong financial leadership skills, experience in government budgeting, and a passion for public service who enjoys collaborating with various departments and stakeholders.
Key Requirements
- Undergraduate degree in Public Administration, Recreation and Leisure Services, park management, or a related field (MPA preferred)
- At least four years of professional experience in financial management or a related area
- Strong leadership and supervisory skills for managing a bureau team
- Expertise in budget development, monitoring, and implementation
- Experience in grant administration, payroll management, and compliance with financial policies
- Ability to develop policies, strategic plans, and financial goals aligned with city priorities
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with departments, agencies, and the public
Full Job Description
The City of Norfolk’s Public Safety Financial Management Bureau supports the fiscal operations of the Norfolk Police Department and Norfolk Fire-Rescue, serving a diverse community of over 244,000 residents. The bureau is dedicated to providing transparent, effective financial oversight and administrative services that reflect the City’s commitment to inclusivity and excellence.
The Norfolk Police Department is seeking an experienced and highly motivated professional to join our team as a Bureau Manager overseeing Public Safety Financial Management.
The Norfolk Police Department is seeking an experienced and highly motivated professional to join our team as a Bureau Manager overseeing Public Safety Financial Management.
This position plays a critical role in managing and directing the fiscal operations that support both Norfolk Police and Norfolk Fire-Rescue. The Bureau Manager is responsible for overseeing complex budget development and monitoring, grant administration, payroll management for approximately 1,200 personnel, and ensuring compliance with city, state, and federal financial policies.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership in financial oversight, strategic planning, and cross-department collaboration, ensuring that public safety resources are managed efficiently and transparently.
If you are passionate about supporting public safety operations through expert financial management and have a commitment to excellence in public service, we invite you to apply and become a valued member of our team.
Requirements
Essential functions include but are not limited to:
Lead and manage the Public Safety Financial Management Bureau under the direction of the Public Safety Command Staff, providing financial oversight for both the Norfolk Police Department and Norfolk Fire- Rescue. - Provide direct supervision of all fiscal tasks assigned within the bureau, including budgeting, grants management, payroll, and revenue tracking.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures that ensure the bureau’s programs and fiscal operations maximize the effective and efficient use of allocated funds for public safety services.
- Direct and participate in the preparation, monitoring, and implementation of the bureau’s operating budgets, capital improvement projects, and grant funding, ensuring compliance with City policies, ordinances, and quality standards.
- Plan, develop, and evaluate program objectives, service levels, revenue generation strategies, and resource utilization to support long-term financial sustainability.
- Coordinate work and develop financial strategies by attending meetings with public safety command staff, City departments, external agencies, and community stakeholders.
- Direct the development and implementation of financial goals and objectives for the Public Safety Financial Management Bureau in alignment with departmental and City-wide priorities.
- Administer the monitoring process for all service contracts, revenue-generating agreements, and grants within the bureau, ensuring fiscal accountability and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Assign, train, supervise, and evaluate bureau staff, promoting cross-training, professional development, and process improvements in financial management functions
- Serve as a key liaison in explaining and interpreting bureau financial programs and policies to internal departments, City leadership, external agencies, and the public.
- Establish and maintain strong working relationships with department personnel, City officials, finance professionals, vendors, and community groups to support public safety fiscal operations.
Qualifications
Four years of increasingly responsible supervisory and administrative experience in park management and maintenance, recreation and human services, public or business administration, professional planning or code enforcement work or a closely related field.
Additional Information
Certifications and Other Requirements:
Valid Driver's License
Valid Driver's License
Work Hours:
Monday-Friday 7:00AM-3:30PM, hours and days may be vary based on operations needs.
Monday-Friday 7:00AM-3:30PM, hours and days may be vary based on operations needs.
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