FIRE and POLICE COMMISSION AUDITOR

Located on the western shore of Lake Michigan, Milwaukee is an urban hub bursting with energy. Milwaukee provides a casual sophistication – big city appeal without the big city hassles. We are accessible and affordable, and our residents are welcoming. Milwaukee has evolved through the years, bringing together its unsurpassed historic charm with a breathtaking art museum, top-flight cultural attractions, professional sports, lakefront festivals, recreational opportunities, and great restaurants.

The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a diverse workforce that is committed to providing exemplary service to the City’s residents. If you have a passion for being a part of an inclusive team of public servants, please consider the following opportunity.

The FPC (Fire and Police Commission) Auditor conducts and prepares audits on the Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) in accordance with the Collins et. al Settlement Agreement (2018). The FPC Auditor also assists the Senior Auditor and Audit Manager with other audits conducted under the FPC’s authority.

Auditing

• Audit all complaint investigations conducted by the Milwaukee Fire Department (MFD) and the MPD.
• Audit video sources, including body and dashboard cameras, to validate traffic stops, field interviews, no-action encounters, frisks, and searches, as part of the Collins et. al Settlement Agreement.
• Identify officers who need additional training on traffic stop, field interview, no-action encounter, frisk, and search policies; refer conduct of unreasonable, unreported, or insufficiently documented encounters to the MPD Command staff for consideration of disciplinary action.
• Analyze the audits to identify problematic officer behavior.

Audit Documentation and Process Improvement

• Ensure thorough, fair, timely, and credible results. Ensure that data and findings from FPC audits are incorporated into MPD’s Administrative Investigations Management (AIM) System, which is a database software program used to identify MPD member performance for the purpose of evaluation.
• Participate in team audit improvement processes, meetings, and development.

We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who are interested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during the hiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

• Nights and/or weekends may be assigned depending upon the status of the workload and data collection.

1. Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, business management, public administration, statistics, computer science, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
2. Two years of progressively responsible professional experience as an internal or external auditor, paralegal, claims adjuster, or in a comparable role related to the essential functions of this position.
3. Must be able to pass a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal Justice Information Services Division (CJIS) background investigation and clearance check.
4. Valid driver’s license at time of appointment and throughout employment.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may also be considered.

NOTICE: Please do not attach your academic transcripts to your employment application. The hiring department will verify candidates’ education as part of the background screening process prior to extending any job offers.

• Previous experience as a local, state, or federal law enforcement officer.
• Operational auditing experience.

Technical

• Ability to learn and apply auditing law enforcement methods, procedures, and policies.
• Ability to learn and apply the laws governing and prescribing the powers and authority of a law enforcement officer.
• Ability to conduct data research, collection, and analysis, including the ability to apply statistical techniques to data and surveys.
• Ability to understand a business operation, follow established procedures, and review for deficiencies through audit.
• Ability to read and interpret a wide variety of materials, including legislation, settlement agreements, procedures, policies, reports, and technical publications.
• Ability to proficiently use spreadsheets, databases, word processing software, and statistical programs.
• Ability to prepare detailed audit documentation with evidence that supports the findings, conclusions, and recommendations made in reports.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• Verbal communications skills, including the ability to present data and findings in a concise and clear manner before various audiences.
• Written communication skills, including the ability to credibly write complex reports for varied audiences.
• Ability to lead and work cooperatively with team members, MPD and MFD members, and City officials.
• Interpersonal skills, including the ability establish effective working relationships with team members, departmental representatives, and City officials.
• Ability to work cooperatively and fairly with people whose backgrounds may differ from one’s own.

Judgment and Responsibility

• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work to achieve objectives within deadlines.
• Ability to initiate and complete projects in a timely manner with limited supervision.
• Ability to perform under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and work within tight time constraints.
• Ability to maintain composure during stressful situations.
• Awareness of and appreciation for the cultural diversity of the public safety departments and of the community.
• Ability to effectively analyze and resolve issues and as well as to exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to apply ethics and exercise the importance of independence.
• Honesty, integrity, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

The current salary range (Pay Range 2JX) $71,341-$90,796 and the resident incentive salary range for City of Milwaukee residents is $73,482-$93,520. Appointment above the minimum is possible based upon level of experience and other qualifications and is subject to approval.

The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefit program that includes the following:

• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
• Onsite Clinic Services
• Onsite Employee Assistance Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Long Term Disability Insurance 
• Group Life Insurance
• Tuition Benefits
• Paid Vacation
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave and other paid leave 
• Flexible Spending Arrangement
• Commuter Value Pass

For full details of the benefits offered by the City of Milwaukee, please visit https://city.milwaukee.gov/der/benefits.

THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job related and will consist of one or more of the following: an evaluation of education, experience and/or responses to supplemental questions; a written or performance test, a structured interview or other assessment methods. The Department of Employee Relations reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to structured interviews and performance examinations. Structured interviews may include written exercises. Selection process component weights will be determined by further analysis of the job.

INITIAL FILING DATE - The selection process will be held as soon as practical after the application deadline listed above. Receipt of applications may be discontinued at any time after this date without prior notice. However, recruitment may continue until the needs of the City have been met. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time, and place of the selection process components. Unless otherwise required by law, the City of Milwaukee will not provide alternative selection process dates or times. The applicant is responsible for attending all phases of the job selection process at the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee.

APPLICATIONS and further information may be accessed by visiting www.jobapscloud.com/MIL.

• Applications and transcripts should be submitted no later than the deadline listed above.
• If you would like assistance completing an application, please contact the Department of Employee Relations at (414) 286-3751 or staffinginfo@milwaukee.gov.
• The Department of Employee Relations is located at City Hall, 200 E. Wells St., Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202.

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The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.