Campus Police Chief

Position Summary:

Savannah Technical College seeks a Campus Police Chief to be responsible for the management and leadership of the Campus Police Department. This role involves the organization, direction, supervision, and day-to-day operation of the department. The Chief of Police is expected to implement programs and procedures to provide a safe and secure environment for students, employees, and the general public. This includes coordinating and scheduling patrols of college property, investigating and reporting on-campus incidents, and compiling data related to campus safety. The Chief is also responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships with other law enforcement agencies and coordinating emergency and disaster response planning with those agencies.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for the overall management of the security and public safety program on multiple campuses and at off-campus sites in support of the education and public service activities of students, faculty, staff and members of the general public
• Coordinates emergency response operations when necessary
• Develops and maintains emergency operations plans; updates evacuation plans; conducts safety drills
• Coordinates operational plans and developments with local and other law enforcement agencies
• Manages and oversees financial/budget operations of the department
• Manages the GACP State Certification program for compliance
• Monitors the activities of personnel to ensure compliance with TCSG policy manual and departmental procedures
• Evaluates employees at scheduled intervals upon reviewing of all relevant information
• Develops and/or assists with the development of policies and procedure and recommends changes to effectively meet the goals and requirements of the department
• Maintains knowledge of department and updates management on services, operations, and projects
• Conducts regular evaluation of services provided and makes adjustments as needed
• Maintains up-to-date policies and procedures; Reviews for updates of state or federal laws that may impact department initiatives
• Serves as primary investigator of on-campus incidents
• Communicates with local police, fire and traffic departments regarding matters of concern to the college community (traffic, reports, crime, safety, etc)
• Establishes and directs the enforcement of campus parking and traffic regulations
• Conducts regular inspections of AED’s ensuring good working condition and restocks first aid kits
• Serves as Chairman of College Safety Committee; Serves on other campus committees when requested
• Performs community policing which includes implementing innovative, community-focused strategies to build trust and address campus needs
• Presents in-service training and other educational programs
• Attends civic and government meetings when applicable
• Maintains Peace Officers Standards Training (P.O.S.T) certification
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Associate degree *and* five (5) years’ experience *OR* seven (7) years of experience in law enforcement *and* two (2) years of administrative and supervisory experience
• P.O.S.T certification

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience in higher education, preferably within the Technical College System of Georgia.