Chief of Campus Police and Public Safety

Position Summary:

The University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College is seeking qualified candidates for Chief of Campus Police and Public Safety. This full-time administrative position directs program objectives to protect the lives and property of students, faculty, staff, visitors, and the University through the efficient and effective delivery of public safety services; serves as the liaison for the department with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies; negotiates and resolves sensitive and controversial issues as required; ensures that appropriate Mutual Aid and Memorandums of Understanding agreements are established; collaborates with Student Affairs staff in the development and implementation of processes necessary to accomplish the goals and philosophy of the division and University’s mission.

Essential Functions:

• Prepares work schedules, assigns duties, and develops and revises departmental procedures
• Supervises and coordinates investigation of criminal cases
• Monitors and evaluates job performance of subordinates
• Disciplines staff for violation of department rules and regulations
• Directs collection, preparation, and handling of evidence and personal property of prisoners
• Assists subordinates in performing job duties
• Investigates and resolves personnel problems within organization
• Investigates charges of misconduct against staff
• Prepares reports and directs preparation, handling, and maintenance of departmental records
• Trains staff
• Conducts training and prevention programs appropriate to a college campus
• Enforces institutional rules, regulations, and laws regarding student conduct as defined in the Student Handbook
• Responsible for tracking the Federally mandated CLERY reports and statistics and the Governor/Public safety required Ohio Collaborative statistics and certifications

Requirements:

• OPOTA certification
• Two to three years experience supervising police officers
• Ability to carry a firearm
• Possession of valid driver’s license with a good driving record; maintain a good driving record throughout employment;
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a CPR and First Aid Certificate issued by the American Red Cross or equivalent agency.
• Willing to work overtime; including non standard hours, holidays and weekends as needed.
• Demonstrated sensitivity, knowledge, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of the students we serve and sensitivity to and knowledge and understanding of groups historically underrepresented, and groups who may have experienced discrimination.