Campus Public Safety/Campus Police Chief

Position Announcement

Position Details ----------------

Proposed Start Date: 05012026 Classification: Title Safety and Security Rank: N - No Rank Working Title: Campus Public Safety Campus: Portland State University Department: 600200 - CSS Campus Security Position Number: D93540 Representation: UU - Unclassified Unrepresented Renewable: Renewable End date if applicable: Position FTE: 1.0 Tenure Status: F - Fixed Term

Position Summary ----------------

Brief Description of PSU: SchoolDept Portland State University is Oregons most affordable public research university located in the heart of one of Americas most dynamic cities. Our mission to let knowledge serve the city reflects our dedication to turning ideas into action - in Portland and around the world. The city is our campus giving students unmatched access to career connections, a vibrant cultural scene, and hands-on learning experiences with hundreds of community partners.

More than 20,000 students from all backgrounds bring diverse perspectives to our classrooms and campus life from the tree-lined Park Blocks to the bustling Urban Plaza and state-of-the-art science labs. We are proud of our world-class faculty, groundbreaking research, and international reputation for excellence in sustainability, community engagement, and innovation.

Position Summary The Campus Police Chief administers plans and directs all services provided by the Campus Public Safety Office as a model of 21st Century community policing. This position requires a visionary leader with a strong ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, and students in creating a culture of community for a modern urban university campus.

The Police Chief supports a safe and welcoming environment on campus through management of police officers, public safety officers, dispatchers, and physical safety personnel. The Campus Police Chief reports to the Associate Vice President of Risk and will supervise approximately 30 employees, some of whom are represented by a police union.

Minimum Qualifications ---------------------

• BA or MA from an accredited university preferably in law enforcement, criminal justice, public administration, or a related field.
• Progressively responsible experience and leadership in a public safety or law enforcement role.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience leading a diverse and inclusive workforce and community in examining the impact that policies and practices have on different communities.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with collaboration between law enforcement and mental health providers in developing a compassionate and effective response to persons in crisis.
• Experience working with police unions.
• Must have held Basic, Advanced, and Supervisory Police certification from the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training within the past five years or an out-of-state equivalent recognized by Oregon DPSST and the ability to re-activate certification.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and evident engagement with community.
• Possession of a valid State-issued drivers license.

Preferred Qualifications ----------------------

• Graduate from advanced police command training such as the FBI National Academy, Northwestern University Center for Public Safety, or the Southern Police Institute.
• Experience in providing police services in a higher education environment, particularly within a residential community.
• Experience in law enforcement and/or public safety at an urban college or university.
• Experience with incident and threat assessment techniques and knowledge of Clery Act.
• DPSST Management and Executive Police Certification

Key Cultural Competencies -------------------------

• Create an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates differences.
• Function and communicate effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds.
• Seek opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement.
• Adhere to all of PSUs policies, including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.

Environmental Stewardship -------------------------

• Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship practices, resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.

Work Schedule -------------

• Work Days: Monday - Friday
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Schedule: to be determined
• Schedule may include occasional work on evenings and weekends

Total Compensation Range & Benefits Statement --------------------------------------------

Salary is dependent on several factors, and new employees will typically start around the Q1 level to allow for later growth within the salary band. PSU has a structured process for determining starting compensation taking into account years of related experience, applicable skills, knowledge, and abilities, market parity, and internal equity. The starting annual salary for this position will be between $125,352 and $161,028, but may be negotiated above this range, dependent upon the factors above, the budget of the hiring department, and approval from HR.

An excellent benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare, a generous retirement and vacation package, and reduced tuition rates for employee spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon University System schools. Please visit our total compensation calculator to see the full value of our benefits package.

Application Instructions ------------------------

Additional Information ------------------------

Additional Application Instructions, deadlines, etc. Please submit your application materials to Summit Search Solutions at [applicant portal].

Does this position require the employee to drive a motor vehicle? Yes Background Check Required? Yes Position End Date if applicable? If you have questions For more information or to offer recommendations or nominations, please contact Caitlin Hummel, Senior Consultant, Summit Search Solutions, at 585-880-7550 or

chummel@summitsearchsolutions.com

lhewitt@summitsearchsolutions.com

Search Details ----------------

Posting Close Date: Projected Close Date for Posting Open Until Filled Application screening begins: 03232026 Quick Link: https://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/49168

Supplemental Questions ----------------------

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