Chief of Police

About the role

The Chief of Police position is responsible for the effective leadership, management, and operation of the University Police Department including planning, organizing and directing the activities of the department and ensuring that community safety and security is assured, state laws and The University of Texas System Board of Regents’ Rules and Regulations are enforced, and appropriate measures are implemented to prevent crime, protect the campus and provide for the public safety of the university community.

Responsibilities

• Promote programs and philosophies that reflect best practices and successful applied research efforts nationally in law enforcement and public safety.
• Provide tireless, collaborative, and inspirational leadership to a full-service law enforcement agency focused on community policing.
• Work closely and successfully with the senior university leadership, all service units of the university, federal, state and local law enforcement, and other public safety agencies.
• Coordinate with internal and external organizations and stakeholders regarding major activities held on campus, including but not limited to: the legitimate expression of right to free speech and assembly, athletic events, concerts, speakers’ series, commencements and student/public assemblies.
• Oversee, assess, and respond to critical campus law enforcement, public safety and security concerns, issues, and situations.
• Ensure that appropriate threat assessment/management and risk mitigation measures are in place and ensure the capacity of the department to respond to catastrophic events, either criminal or natural in origin.
• Manage the departmental operating budget, establish an ongoing strategic plan for the department, as well as ensuring staff development, succession planning and stewardship.
• Serve as the primary spokesperson for the institution on law enforcement, public safety and security matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in an appropriate or related field.
• Minimum of fifteen (15) years of progressively varied and responsible experience certified/licensed full-time law enforcement officer with a recognized law enforcement agency(ies), including at least five years of service in an administrative, supervisory, or management position at the rank of Police Captain/Commander or above (or the equivalent).
• Shall have or be eligible to obtain, a Texas Driver’s License, a Texas Peace Officer License, and Master Certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).
• Class “C” Operator’s Driver’s License.
• Applicant selected must provide a current three-year driving record from the current state of residence.
• Knowledge of the Incident Command System and National Incident Management System.
• Knowledge of the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security and Campus Crime Statistics Act.
• Knowledge of Title IX regulation and obligations.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in an appropriate or related field (preferred).
• Executive training through the FBI National Academy, the Senior Management Institute for Police or an equivalent venue (preferred).
• Law enforcement leadership experience working in a higher education environment (preferred).

Benefits

UT Permian Basin offers an excellent compensation package including health, retirement, & fringe benefits for eligible employees. Coverage includes medical, prescriptions, life insurance, AD&D, and matching retirement provided by UTPB. You may also be eligible to add dental, vision, family coverage, & flex-spending accounts, additional retirement, and a few other coverages as options too. Fringe benefits include tuition reimbursement (after one year of service), wellness breaks, employee assistant program (EAP), and meal deals, among other perks and discounts!

Schedule

Generally, the normal work hours for the university are Monday through Thursday, 7:30 – 5:30 pm; Friday, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm with a one-hour lunch. The individual holding this position may need to be available early morning, evening, and on weekends to meet the needs of the department. Hours worked may differ with some departments.

Pay

Employment is subject to an introductory period to monitor employee performance. The compensation package includes health, retirement, & fringe benefits for eligible employees.