Assistant Chief of Police

Key Responsibilities

• Aid in planning, organizing, and supervising all departmental activities.
• Oversee daily operations and personnel management, including scheduling, training, and performance evaluation of officers.
• Support the development and implementation of security policies, crime prevention programs, and emergency preparedness plans.
• Act as second-in-command during critical incidents and assume leadership in the Chief’s absence.
• Cook with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to ensure effective collaboration.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory standards and maintain accurate crime and incident reporting.
• Promote positive community relations and campus engagement initiatives.
• Assist in ensuring the department plays a critical role in emergency preparedness and response.
• Assist in producing Clergy and Crime data reports.
• Cook as a secondary liaison to external law enforcement agencies.
• Assist in leading the Mississippi Valley State University Police Department’s mission of providing a comprehensive, all-hazards approach to emergency management preparedness through prevention, protection, mitigation, response and recovery.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods during patrol and administrative duties.
• Occasional lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 30 pounds (e.g., equipment, barricades).
• Ability to run short distances, climb stairs, and respond quickly in emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity for operating police equipment, vehicles, and computers.
• Visual and auditory acuity to observe surroundings, read reports, and communicate effectively.
• Work may involve exposure to outdoor weather conditions and varying environments.

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement or related field.
• Certification by the Mississippi Board on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Training.
• Ten (10) years of full-time experience in law enforcement experience.
• Five (5) years of supervisory experience.
• Certified by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in ICS: 100, 200, 300, and 400 and IS: 700 and 800 (or their equivalents for law enforcement) prior to appointment to the position.
• Strong leadership, communication, and crisis management skills.
• Demonstrated experience managing emergency preparedness, knowledge of principles of effective police patrol, community policing, physical security, traffic control, criminal investigations, and crime prevention.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local law.
• Has the ability to work under pressure and react quickly to and manage a variety of emergency situations; knowledge of current police practices and computer/law enforcement applications.
• Flexibility in work schedule including evening and weekend hours.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Emergency Management or related field.
• Fifteen (15) years of full-time experience in law enforcement.
• Ten (10) years of supervisory experience at increasing levels of responsibility beyond mere first-line supervisor (i.e., Commander, Captain, etc.).
• Experience working in a law enforcement capacity on a college campus.
• Experience working with diverse populations, specifically students.
• Knowledge of courtroom procedures and laws.