Chief of Campus Police

Banner Elk, NC
Lees-McRae College

Position Summary:

Coordinate and manage the department’s police and public safety program at all Lees-McRae College locations.

Essential Functions:

  • Utilizes relationship based, community building, proactive policing techniques to Chief of Campus Police is responsible for, and has commensurate authority to, command, direct, and organize the campus Police Department.
  • Establishing objectives for the department, developing policies and procedures on the campus, and selecting, appointing, training, disciplining, and promoting officers and employees in the department.
  • The Chief of Campus Police is responsible for providing and maintaining human safety and the security of campus property in the surrounding areas.
  • The Chief of Campus Police plans, manages, and directs the law enforcement of the campus investigations. In addition, the Chief of Campus Police represents the Police Department on campus, within the community, with outside law enforcement agencies.
  • The Chief of Campus Police must be committed to providing excellent customer service and community policing.
  • Patrol campus property on foot and by vehicle to identify hazardous conditions, take corrective measures to reduce or eliminate hazards to persons or college property.
  • Respond to calls for service in a timely manner. Monitor police and fire department radio channels and emergency phone lines.
  • Respond to emergency situations providing basic first aid, and alerting additional police or emergency personnel, as appropriate.
  • Prepare written reports, collect evidence, and gather victim/witness statements of criminal acts or violations of college policy.
  • Perform traffic control duties and motorist assistance.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Clear criminal background check.
  • Valid NC driver’s license.
  • Computer skills (Microsoft Word/Excel).
  • Ability to tactfully enforce rules and regulations by using independent judgment within established guidelines.
  • Law enforcement experience.
  • Ability to regularly work rotating evening, weekend, and holiday shifts as required.
  • Ability to work overtime as required.