Deputy Chief of Police / Administrative Lieuten...

About the role

Longwood University invites qualified applicants to apply for the position of Deputy Chief of Police / Administrative Lieutenant / Law Enforcement Officer II (00128) in the Department of Police and Public Safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead the LUPD process for obtaining and maintaining Virginia State Law Enforcement Accreditation.
• Review and monitor officer reports in the department Records Management System (RMS) for accuracy; approve or return for revision.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for crime statistical and background check inquiries.
• Forward completed reports to the Commonwealth Attorney's Office and other authorized recipients as required.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Clery Act compliance.
• Compile and submit timely, accurate Incident-Based Reports (IBR) to the Virginia State Police.
• Ensure departmental compliance with Title IX reporting requirements.
• Compile and analyze crime data for trend identification, officer productivity assessment, and campus notification.
• Maintain and update the daily crime report.
• Assume patrol command and manage operations in the Patrol Lieutenant's absence.
• Oversee the collection of all required Clery data from departmental and campus partner sources.
• Gather student travel information and liaise with external law enforcement for crime statistics.
• Compile and submit the University's Annual Security and Fire Report to the U.S. Department of Education in full compliance with the Clery Act.
• Serve as LUPD liaison with the Farmville Emergency Communication Center.
• Draft and recommend policies governing dispatch protocols, interoperability, and critical infrastructure.
• Advocate for continuous improvement in police service delivery at the front office and agency levels.
• Coordinate applicant screening, interviewing, and hiring in cooperation with the Chief of Police; ensure adherence to agency, state, and federal regulations.
• Oversee the operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the University Alert System; maintain dissemination records per applicable policy and statute.
• Work with the Farmville Communication Center to ensure LUPD compliance with all VCIN/NCIC regulations; ensure access controls for authorized personnel only.
• Ensure proper securing, documentation, and destruction of evidence; oversee general property and agency surplus processes.
• Represent LUPD and Longwood University with a positive, professional demeanor, maintaining departmental standards and practicing effective public communication at all times.
• Evaluate officer performance, support professional development, and address workplace conflicts constructively.
• Exercise sound decision-making practices; accept responsibility and the consequences of decisions rendered; develop these same competencies in subordinate employees.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent (required for entry); college coursework or degree preferred.
• A valid Virginia driver's license with a driving history free of serious traffic infractions.
• Basic law enforcement certification (Current) from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS).
• Extensive experience as a sworn law enforcement officer within a campus policing environment preferred.
• Command/Supervisory experience in a law enforcement or related public safety environment. Experience in a campus policing environment preferred.
• Extensive working knowledge of VCIN/NCIC systems and applicable regulations.
• Thorough knowledge of 21st Century Policing practices, departmental policies and procedures, applicable laws, and regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally in both written and verbal formats.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to build partnerships, drive consensus, and manage effective working relationships across diverse stakeholders.
• Sound judgment and critical analysis skills; ability to make timely, well-reasoned decisions and accept accountability for outcomes.
• Ability to schedule, prioritize, and manage multiple concurrent tasks, projects, and resource demands effectively.
• Demonstrated capacity to evaluate officer performance, support professional development, and address workplace conflicts constructively.
• Commitment to the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and ethical conduct at all times.

Qualifications

A successful fingerprint-based criminal background investigation is required. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

The Commonwealth of Virginia benefits accompany this position to include:

• State health and dental benefits & flexible spending accounts
• Paid leave (which may include sick leave, personal leave, annual leave, etc.), and 13 holidays
• Retirement savings plans (some with limited employer match available (VRS))
• Life & Long-Term care insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts for various services, including Verizon
• Cost-effective Fitness Center membership for employees

Pay

This is a full-time, classified, non-exempt position in pay band 4.

Schedule

This position is located in Farmville, Virginia, and is required to work in person on Longwood University's campus.