Assistant Chief of Police
Position Summary:
The Assistant Chief of Policer is responsible for providing leadership to the Campus Safety Department and assistance to the Chief of Police in maintaining departmental training and certifications, and for the completion of investigations into allegations of criminal or institutional misconduct.
Essential Functions:
Campus Safety and Security:
- Responsible for creating a safe and secure environment for faculty, staff, students, and visitors
- Responsible for the protection of life and property within jurisdiction
- In the absence of the Chief of Police, Manage and lead the safety and security operations of the Department
Law Enforcement:
- Responsible for assisting with DCJS departmental accreditation
- Responsible for complying with the Jeanne Clery Act to include annual security reporting
- Conduct patrol and investigative functions to ensure compliance with Virginia code and institutional policy.
Criminal and Conduct Investigations:
- Responsible for the systematic and competent investigation of all complaints and/or matters of conduct code or criminal law violation
- Report conclusions in reporting system and obtain/advise charges as appropriate
- Responsible for identifying, preventing, and reducing safety or security risks at each campus location
Requirements:
- High School diploma/GED required. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited intuition in criminal justice or related field preferred.
- Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services certification as sworn law enforcement officer with valid firearms certification required
- Valid driver’s license required
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a certified law enforcement agency required with progressive leadership responsibility preferred
- FEMA and/or Virginia Department of Emergency Management certification as an Incident Commander preferred