Chief of Police

Position Summary:

To provide safety and security services to students, staff, faculty, and visitors through efficient use of departmental resources. Plan, organize, direct, evaluate, and oversee all programs and personnel involved in the delivery of public safety services at the college; including but not limited to police, security, emergency management, community-based policing procedures, strategies and policies, traffic, parking functions, and building/room key access systems. Act as the college’s liaison with all local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies and build constructive relationships with all local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.

Essential Functions:

• Assumes responsibility for the performance of the campus police department.
• Ensures departmental compliance with College policy and with laws and regulations governing the Company Police Program.
• Reports incidents to College officials in accordance with established procedures.
• Understand and apply the requirements for compliance with the federal Clery Act and prepares the annual Clery Report.
• Provide daily campus reports of police/officer log and incident reports.
• Advises college officials on security and safety issues.
• Serve as a visible and accessible leader who values community trust and collaboration
• Participate in the development of training programs and policies geared to upgrade and improve the professional law enforcement capabilities and related services provided by the police/security department.
• Build positive relationships with students, faculty, staff to foster a safe, welcoming campus environment.
• Develop and lead educational outreach and crime prevention programs for the campus community.
• Responsible for budget and fiscal operations of the department.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, public administration, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressively responsible law enforcement experience, including at least three years in a supervisory or command role.
• Current North Carolina Law Enforcement Certification or ability to obtain NC certification within 60 days of hire; Relevant Law Enforcement Certification by the State of North Carolina.
• Restorative justice practices and modern community focus policing.
• First Responder Training; Serve as Incident Commander in emergency situations or major campus incidents.
• Valid NC driver’s license and acceptable driving record.