Deputy Chief for Police Administration

About this Opportunity

The University of Washington Police Department (UWPD) is an accredited public safety department dedicated to the overall safety and security of the campus community. UWPD's responsibilities include deterring, reducing, and solving crime; engaging in proactive crime prevention and problem-solving strategies; completing investigations for prosecution; dignitary protection; and managing large crowds such as NCAA football games, athletic events, concerts, and other activities.

Reporting to the Chief of Police and operating with delegated authority, the Deputy Chief for Police Administration provides leadership and manages the department’s administrative office and functions to deliver effective and efficient law enforcement and public safety services to the University of Washington community. This role oversees the Administrative Division, including Logistics and Planning, Information and Technology, and Internal Affairs, and serves as a liaison to external partners such as SPD, WSP, FBI, Eastside Chiefs, King County Police Chiefs & Sheriffs, and the Coalition of Small Police Agencies (CSPA).

This position is part of the senior leadership team for UWPD and, alongside the Deputy Chief for Police Operations, will assume command of the Department in the absence of the Chief of Police. The incumbent will serve as a member of the Command Staff and have delegated responsibility for data-driven strategic goals related to law enforcement administration. The role requires staying abreast of changing laws and community opinions to represent the department and review policy updates. This is a 100% onsite position located at the UW Police Department in a state-of-the-art building at 3939 15th Ave NE. Applicants must be comfortable working in a police station environment.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and manages the Administrative Division, including Logistics and Planning, Education and Training, Information and Technology, and Internal Affairs. Provides leadership and management oversight for the entire department in the absence of the Director/Chief of Police. 30%
• Evaluates subordinate performance; participates in personnel actions such as appointments, promotions, demotions, discipline, and scheduling. Reviews crime trends and directs the development of personnel assigned to the Administrative Division, including supervision of education and training. Collaborates with the DCCS HR team to facilitate and coordinate recruitment for new hires and supports retention strategies. 15%
• Monitors department police administration by attending meetings, conducting observational reviews of subordinates, and regularly reviewing schedules, timesheets, criminal reports, operational reports, and other department activity reports for quality and approval. 10%
• Participates in labor/management negotiations and joint labor/management meetings. 10%
• Assists the Chief of Police and the executive leadership team in developing and controlling the annual budget proposal, formulating and implementing police policy, procedures, rules, regulations, and programs. Supports identification and submission of grants and seeks department funding opportunities. 10%
• Fosters communications and cooperation with other law enforcement agencies, departments, and personnel. 10%
• Participates in administrative on-call rotation and responds to scenes of major crimes, emergency situations, or other critical incidents, providing support or direction as necessary. 10%
• Oversees and coordinates special projects as needed. 5%

This position manages 2 employees (2.0 FTE) and performs essential services, which may require working during any period of declared suspended operation.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum ten (10) years’ experience in progressively responsible law enforcement work, including considerable experience in a supervisory and administrative capacity.
• Must be a State of Washington commissioned officer or able to obtain commission status within 12 months of employment.
• Demonstrated interest in self-improvement by taking advantage of educational opportunities in new laws and innovations in law enforcement.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and procedures of modern police science and administration.
• Thorough knowledge of all applicable local, state, and federal laws.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, assign, and supervise the work of a large number of subordinates engaged in a variety of police and related activities.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to change with ease and readily identify creative alternative solutions.
• Ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with the public, city officials, governmental authorities, and employees.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals both in writing and verbally.
• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• Graduate of the FBI National Academy or similar executive training program.
• Experience in university policing.
• Knowledge of Clery and Title IX.

Working Conditions

• Primarily works inside, with expected performance of the following: standing, sitting, walking, hand dexterity (keyboarding/repetitive movements), reading, hearing, talking, seeing, using the telephone, contact with the general public, and working alone.
• Must be able to lift/move 50 pounds.

Conditions of Employment

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a comprehensive background investigation, including:

• Polygraph Examination
• Psychological Evaluation
• Fingerprinting
• Drug Screen
• Medical Examination

No felony convictions and no pattern of misdemeanor convictions that could compromise access to confidential records. The selection process may take 2 to 4 months to complete from Oral Boards to Official Offer of Employment.