Chief of Police

Channel Islands, CA
California State University - Channel Islands

Salary: $14,583 – $15,417 per month.

Position Summary:

The Chief of Police provides leadership and management oversight for the total endeavor of the Public Safety Unit, including planning, organizing, and directing operations to provide: (1) an effective, comprehensive, 24-hour, professional law enforcement agency that is highly attuned to the values of diversity, equity, inclusivity, and accessibility and responsive to the needs of a diverse campus community; (2) a proactive, effective, and efficient environmental health and safety program, and (3) a full-service transportation and parking program. The Chief of Police formulates departmental policies and procedures, monitors implementation, and establishes programs and procedures to effectively enforce all federal, state, and local laws as well as CSU and CSUCI rules and regulation as they relate to law enforcement. The Chief of Police is responsible for the short and long-term planning of the University Police Department, including establishment and implementation of Department goals and objectives, policies and procedures, effective allocation of personnel, and liaising with other law enforcement and public agencies – in consultation with, and in administrative support to, members of the campus community.

Essential Functions:

  • General Law Enforcement: The Chief of Police is responsible for directing and overseeing University Police functions at CSUCI, which include uniform patrol, crime prevention, suppression, investigations, apprehension of violators, and presentation in court; ensuring that police personnel appropriately respond to routine calls for service and reports of criminal or suspicious activities; and providing public safety and law enforcement supports as needed in other circumstances, such as public protests and demonstrations. The Chief oversees event security, crowd control, and traffic control at campus events.
  • Transportation and Parking Services: The Chief of Police is responsible for the direction, administration, and coordination of activities for Transportation & Parking Services (TPS) to ensure efficient, safe, and economical operation. Including, but not limited to, strategic leadership to ensure that service delivery, planning, scheduling, financial management, budget, employee relations, labor relations, marketing, public relations, transit routing, legal, and facility needs are met; ensuring capital requirements are met for both parking and transportation needs; and to ensure effective policies and procedures are in place, evaluating these and making recommendations for improvement. The Chief must work with local government and transportation officials regarding service linkages between area transit operations and University operations; create and present proposed operating and capital budgets for review and approval; determine parking permit requirements, fee structures, and long-term parking needs for the University, including planning for capital expenses.
  • Communications and Records Unit: The Chief of Police is responsible for the administration, supervision, and security maintenance of all confidential police records in accordance with applicable laws and records retention policies of the CSU. Additionally, the Chief of Police is responsible for the administration of the CSUCI Police Communications Center including compliance with all rules and regulations associated with being a designated 9-1-1 Public Safety Access Point (PSAP).
  • Fire Control: University Police continuously monitor fire alarm panels in the Communications Center as well as the monitoring of the physical condition of outside “pull boxes” and alarm stations located in the University buildings. Public Safety reports equipment malfunctions to Facilities Services and remains in direct communication with the Ventura County Fire Department. The Chief of Police coordinates the efforts of the training and execution of evacuation procedures for buildings and the general evacuation plan for all university buildings and campus adjacent residential community.
  • Emergency Management: The Chief of Police is responsible for monitoring a 24-hour emergency communication system. The Chief is part of the Executive Council in a disaster and serves as Director of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) when the EOC is activated by the President of CSUCI. The Chief meets with other managers to discuss and plan for any eventualities such as earthquakes, fires, riots, active shooters, bomb incidents, hazardous materials incidents, and other issues affecting health and safety on campus. The Chief is responsible for campus evacuation exercises, instituting operational emergency procedures and maintaining and updating the Campus Emergency Management Plan.
  • Crime Prevention and Violence Prevention Programs: The Chief of Police will make certain that quality of life and the health and welfare of the campus population is maintained through the continued development and administration of safety and security programs that are responsive to the unique needs of the CSUCI community. These responsibilities include oversight of and participation in campus violence prevention programs including presentations and other informational offerings to the campus community (i.e., Active Shooter Education, Sexual Assault Prevention, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention, and Workplace Violence, etc.). The Chief of Police or designee serves on the Behavioral Intervention Team.
  • Budget: The Chief of Police is responsible for the development, control, and implementation of the annual budget for Public Safety; analyses of departmental plans and resources; and timely submission of budgetary and other financial information.
  • Community Relations: The Chief of Police is responsible for establishing and maintaining close and meaningful relationships with all stakeholders to ensure that the department provides outstanding customer service and comprehensive, responsive services to the campus community. The Chief shall have excellent communications skills and must be viewed as open, accessible, and fully approachable by University management, faculty, students, staff, and the public. In particular, the Chief works closely with the Director of Counseling & Psychological Services to ensure that police response to mental health crises are trauma-informed and following contemporary best practices in this sensitive area of public safety work.
  • Interagency Liaison: The Chief of Police coordinates and acts as liaison with all criminal justice agencies, including but not limited to State, County, and Municipal law enforcement agencies, the District Attorney’s Office and county courts in criminal matters, and other CSU police departments.
  • Media Relations: The Chief of Police serves as the Department’s primary spokesperson to the news media and external organizations regarding Public Safety issues and activities. In this capacity, the Chief works closely with the AVP for Communication & Public Relations and the Office of the President.
  • Committees: The Chief of Police will ensure that Public Safety has an active role in the activities of the Campus Safety Committee. The Chief will work in partnership with the Director of Environmental Health & Safety to coordinate the activities of the two departments. The Chief serves on the University Police Advisory Committees as well as other campus and local committees and advisory groups as needed.
  • Performs additional related duties as assigned. 

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or closely related field required; master’s degree preferred.
  • At least 10 years of progressively responsible law enforcement experience required; law enforcement experience within a higher education setting is highly preferred.
  • At least four years of law enforcement management and administrative responsibility at the command level (lieutenant or above).
  • Possession of a current POST Basic Certificate or the ability to obtain a Basic Certificate within one year.
  • Possession of a POST Supervisory Certificate or the ability to qualify/obtain this certificate within one year of appointment required.
  • Possession of a POST Management Certificate is preferred, as is completion of the California POST Command College, FBI National Academy, or similar executive leadership institute.

Preferred Requirements:

  • Experience with seeking and/or securing accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies.
  • Active membership in the International Association of Chiefs of Police and/or International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Professionals.
  • Proven understanding and commitment to practices embedded in the 21st Century Policing model.