Campus Safety Chief of Police (3824)

The Campus Safety Chief of Police is responsible for effectively planning, building and organizing, directing, and administering the overall police and campus safety initiatives of the Life University campus community. The Chief of Police will provide leadership, ensuring that law enforcement and campus safety policies, procedures, practices, services, and programs are appropriate and responsive to maintaining the safety and security of the University and associated activities. The Campus Safety Chief of Police has overall responsibility for directing and overseeing the Campus Safety Department and for providing a safe and secure environment for the University community. This includes providing a community-oriented policing environment and developing safety programs.

Job Responsibilities

• Plans, builds, directs, and evaluates all aspects of the integrated police, security, and emergency management operations and ensures enforcement of all local, state, and federal laws and relevant University policies and procedures.
• Direct and coordinate University security, safety, and protection programs to include traffic control, patrolling of physical property, enforcement of statutes and University regulations, crime prevention, and investigation of accidents, injuries, and criminal acts.
• Serve as the critical-incident commander during major emergencies and disasters and a key member of the Emergency Management Team.
• Plan and direct the implementation of the department's short- and long-term goals, objectives and strategies.
• Provide law enforcement advice, support, and information to the University administration on policy and procedural changes that affect Campus Safety operations.
• Review and interpret laws and regulations affecting the University and the protection of public safety.
• Revise and maintain informational manuals as needed (Campus Safety Department SOP, Emergency Response).
• Plan and schedule the work of subordinates and ensure the proper distribution of assignments and adequate staffing and resources for subsequent performance of duties.
• Coordinate the preparation of operational reports and analyses setting forth progress, adverse trends, and appropriate recommendations or conclusions.
• Maintain effective liaison with local outside law enforcement agencies. (i.e., Marietta Police Department, Cobb County Sheriff's Office, GEMA, etc.)
• Identify departmental training needs and plan and direct training programs to provide current information and techniques to subordinates.
• Develop effective and collaborative working relationships with the various University constituencies.
• Prepare and present formal and informal security briefings to members of the University and the local community.
• Direct various personnel functions, including, but not limited to, hiring, salary recommendations, performance evaluations, promotions, transfers, and vacation schedules.
• Present budget estimates, control expenditures of departmental appropriations, and establish operational standards for the department.
• Maintain professional discipline in the department and adherence to appropriate policies and procedures of the department and the University.
• Attend conferences and meetings to keep abreast of current trends in the field. Serve on campus committees when requested.
• Prepare and distribute an Annual Security Report as directed by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1998,
• Ability to provide sound guidance, direction, and professional development opportunities and mentoring to staff and subordinates.
• Ability to lead law enforcement efforts in response to critical incidents.
• Ability to manage third-party private security contracts.
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with Life's Values.
• Always strive for the best solution, utilizing an attitude of helpfulness.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Assumes additional responsibilities and performs special projects assigned by the Supervisor.
• Exhibits student-centeredness in the performance of all job duties.
• Treats all others with respect; understands the impact of culture/background on the behavior of others; respects differences among the Life community and demonstrates inclusive behavior.
• Anticipates, listens to, understands, and responds to customer needs. Delivers work products and services to customers in a way that reflects positively upon the department and the University.

Required Qualifications

Education, Training and/or Experience

• A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a major in a related discipline
• Must be Georgia P.O.S.T. certified and possess the Georgia P.O.S.T. management certificate.
• At least ten years of progressively responsible law enforcement experience, with a preference for 3-5 years of law enforcement experience in a university setting, and 5 years functioning in a command position (lieutenant or above).
• A proven record of demonstrated leadership, strategic planning, collaborative, collegial, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills is required.
• A reputation for honesty, candor, and high ethical conduct.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions; ability to be an effective facilitator who can lead critical analysis of existing processes and can assist those involved in formulating recommendations for improvement without alienating others.
• Valid Georgia driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics

• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to promote vision, work ethic, and accountability in a team environment.
• Ability to model integrity, character, and leadership for providing excellence in chiropractic to humanity.
• Ability to model optimal citizenship attributes in the Life community.
• Ability to maintain mental concentration for extended periods of time.
• Ability to perform multiple duties in addition to departmental responsibilities with competing pressures and distractions.
• Ability to manage time effectively.
• Ability to tolerate, implement, and embrace change.
• Capability to analyze and effectively resolve relational conflicts in clinical and other situations under routine and crisis demands.
• Ability to perform and function in a consistent manner applicable to chiropractic practice.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

Must be Georgia P.O.S.T. certified and possess the Georgia P.O.S.T. management certificate.

Preferred Qualifications

Graduate level or an advanced degree

Physical Demands

• Nature of work requires an ability to operate standard business office equipment.
• Requires ability to communicate and exchange information, collect, compile and prepare work documents, set-up and maintain work files.
• Good general physical condition and mobility; standing, walking, carrying, grasping, hearing, seeing, sitting, kneeling, climbing, balancing, stooping, crouching, and reaching.
• Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 70 lbs.
• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
• Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
• Ability to walk several flights of stairs repeatedly
• Varied hours/schedule; typical office setting, including multi-tasking; inclement weather, confined spaces, and crowds.

Working Conditions

Work performed in a general office and in a University campus environment.