Campus Safety Chief of Police

Job Responsibilities

• Plans, builds, directs, and evaluates all aspects of the integrated police, security, and emergency management operations and ensures enforcement of all local, state, and federal laws and relevant University policies and procedures.
• Serves as the critical-incident commander during major emergencies and disasters and a key member of the Emergency Management Team.
• Plans and directs the implementation of the department's short- and long-term goals, objectives and strategies.
• Provides law enforcement advice, support, and information to the University administration on policy and procedural changes that affect Campus Safety operations.
• Reviews and interprets laws and regulations affecting the University and the protection of public safety.
• Revise and maintain informational manuals as needed (Campus Safety Department SOP, Emergency Response).
• Plan and schedule the work of subordinates and ensure the proper distribution of assignments and adequate staffing and resources for subsequent performance of duties.
• Coordinate the preparation of operational reports and analyses setting forth progress, adverse trends, and appropriate recommendations or conclusions.
• Maintain effective liaison with local outside law enforcement agencies.
• Identify departmental training needs and plan and direct training programs to provide current information and techniques to subordinates.
• Develop effective and collaborative working relationships with the various University constituencies.
• Prepare and present formal and informal security briefings to members of the University and the local community.
• Direct various personnel functions, including, but not limited to, hiring, salary recommendations, performance evaluations, promotions, transfers, and vacation schedules.
• Present budget estimates, control expenditures of departmental appropriations, and establish operational standards for the department.
• Maintain professional discipline in the department and adherence to appropriate policies and procedures of the department and the University.
• Attend conferences and meetings to keep abreast of current trends in the field.
• Serve on campus committees when requested.
• Prepare and distribute an Annual Security Report as directed by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1998.

Additional Duties And Responsibilities

• Absorbs additional responsibilities and performs special projects assigned by the Supervisor.
• Exhibits student-centeredness in the performance of all job duties.
• Treats all others with respect; understands the impact of culture/background on the behavior of others; respects differences among the Life community and demonstrates inclusive behavior.
• Anticipates, listens to, understands, and responds to customer needs. Delivers work products and services to customers in a way that reflects positively upon the department and the University.