Chief of Police
About This Job
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Job Specification
Reporting to the Vice Chancellor of Finance and Administration, the Chief of Police provides leadership, strategic direction and management for the effective administration of the police department for a multi-campus institution. The Chief of Police is responsible for maintaining the security and safety of Southern University – Shreveport property, facilities, employees, students and visitors. The Chief shall coordinate effective programs that include all aspects of campus safety, traffic management on university property, fire prevention, emergency management, and associated training programs.
Job Duties
- Manages and supervises police/security personnel - conducts and coordinates on-going police/security training and evaluation
- Organizes, directs and evaluates all departmental activities including strategic planning, budgeting, maintaining accurate records of criminal incidents, accidents, safety problems and vehicle registration
- Responsible for overseeing emergency management initiatives and maintains effective communication with the campus community as it relates to campus security and safety issues and provides timely resources and educational programs to improve campus security and safety awareness (includes coordinating regular drills: fire, weather-related, safety, etc.)
- Maintains appropriate relationships with City, County and State law enforcement agencies, fire and EMS personnel
- Liaison with external law enforcement and emergency service entities such as the police and fire departments; and participation in investigations of civil and criminal cases as required by law and the college
- Ability to interact effectively with diverse populations in a positive and empowering manner; strong written, verbal, and group communication skills; organizational and management skills including budget management, strategic planning, evaluation and assessment, time management, marketing, statistical analysis; and problem solving
- Participates in the development of annual police budget; monitors and tracks division expenses; identify alternative funding streams for the department
- Provides direction for the safety and security Areas of emphasis may include planning and implementing effective safety procedures, management of hazardous chemicals, monitoring of interior and exterior facilities and daily operational procedures of college police division