Assistant Police Chief

Position Summary:

Provides safety and security services to students, staff, faculty, and visitors through efficient use of departmental resources.

Essential Functions:

• Performs duties of Police Chief and supervise department during absence of Police Chief.
• Develops “Special Event” plans and personnel schedules.
• Assists in developing personnel shift schedules.
• Shares “On-call duties.” Must be able to work any shift and respond/report as necessary.
• During staff shortages or call outs must find staff to work.
• Develops departmental documents, policies and procedures.
• Oversees fleet duties and report mechanical issues to the Facilities Department.
• Responds to all calls for service and request for assistance from Meredith College student, staff, faculty and visitors.
• Supervises Security shifts and officers.
• Patrols campus by vehicle or foot.
• Oversees control of access to campus during closing hours.
• Performs traffic control for events.
• Effect arrests, forcibly if necessary.
• Gathers information in investigations by interviewing or through performing searches. Exercises independent judgment in determining when there is reasonable suspicion to detain, search or arrest.
• Supervises, trains, and corrects subordinates. Plans, organizes and directs activities of subordinates. Review reports written by subordinates.
• Deals firmly and courteously with subordinates and the public.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma.
• CPR and First Aid Certification.
• BLET and North Carolina Police Officer Certification.
• NC Driver License and clear driving history is required.
• General office setting with moderate noise.
• Exposed to some outdoor weather conditions and driving requirement on and off campus.
• Must be able to walk and/or run extended distances.
• Must be able to climb stairs as needed.
• Will occasionally lift 10-100 lbs.
• Must successfully complete annually the state mandated In-service blocks of instruction.