Assistant Chief of Police

SUNY Oneonta; City of Oneonta (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated University Police department as an Assistant Chief of Police, where you will lead and oversee critical operations ensuring safety and security on campus. This pivotal role involves supervising police activities, managing administrative functions, and acting as a liaison with local law enforcement agencies. The ideal candidate will possess extensive law enforcement experience, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to community safety. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a vibrant university environment while supporting a diverse community. If you are passionate about public safety and leadership, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10 years of law enforcement experience with supervisory roles.
• Current NYS DCJS certification or ability to obtain within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Supervise police operations and ensure adherence to policies.
• Act as Chief of Police in their absence and manage emergencies.

Skills

Law Enforcement Experience

Leadership Skills

Emergency Response Coordination

Incident Based Reporting

Crisis Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree (Preferred)

Tools

NIMS

ICS

Job description

Become a part of SUNY Oneonta's trusted University Police department as a dynamic and experienced Assistant Chief of Police. In this key leadership role, you will report directly to the Chief of Police and undertake a wide range of command responsibilities. These include overseeing administration, operations, strategic planning, and assuming a critical senior-level leadership role within a comprehensive, full-service police agency.

The Assistant Chief of Police supervises and ensures the proper performance of duties across various department branches. The incumbent will be responsible for preparing detailed investigations and reports, managing administrative functions, and executing special assignments as directed by the Chief of Police. In the absence of the Chief, the Assistant Chief will act as the head of the department, ensuring continuity and stability in our operations. You will also be accountable for all matters within the assigned area of operations and any assistance as may be required by a police presence.

The University Police Department at SUNY Oneonta, accredited by the NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services, Office of Public Safety, operates as a full-time, 24-hour law enforcement agency. We are committed to the philosophy of constitutional policing, aiming to maintain a safe and secure environment for our students, visitors, and employees. To learn more about the University or the Department, please visit suny.oneonta.edu or suny.oneonta.edu/university-police.

Salary: $90,000-$98,000 commensurate with experience. Information on SUNY's comprehensive benefits offerings can be found at suny.edu/benefits.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise, direct, and oversee police operations.
• Act as the second on command of the Department, serve as the acting Chief of Police in the absence of the Chief.
• Ensure subordinates are fulfilling the institution's mission by adhering to all orders and directives, while also making certain that the policies and philosophy of the Chief of Police are clearly understood and followed.
• Depending on assignment, allocate and review work of administrative staff.
• Respond to major incidents and emergencies on a 24-hour/7-day basis.
• Schedule, prepare, and (when appropriate) perform departmental training sessions and institutional presentations.
• Schedule hours of duty for Department personnel.
• Interpret regulations, ordinances, laws, and codes for staff.
• Evaluate and develop strategies to maintain order and provide an overall sense of security to students, visitors, and employees.
• Develop a close working relationship with associate law enforcement agencies and SUNY partners to provide the highest degree of police services and to plan coordinated response to critical incidents.
• Establish close working relationships with campus officials to maintain the level of trust and understanding necessary to effectively perform University Police services.
• Be familiar with, and adhere to, the policies and procedures of the Police Department and SUNY.
• Gather, prepare, and report statistical data to ensure compliance with state and federal crime reporting requirements, and the Clery Act.
• Ensure immediate supervisors are fully informed of any issues that may affect the Department's operations.
• Perform police duties in a manner that supports the Police Department's vision, mission, and core values as outlined in the Department Manual.
• Execute special assignments as directed by the Chief of Police as needed.
• May be required to manage and instruct at the SUNY Oneonta Law Enforcement Academy.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Ten (10) years of law enforcement experience.
• Experience as a law enforcement supervisor.
• Current New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) certification as police officer or the ability to obtain the same within 90 days.
• Training in leadership and supervision of police personnel.
• Possess a valid driver's license.
• Possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Additional:

• Experience as a law enforcement officer and/or supervisor in New York State in the SUNY Police system (SUNY Police Technical Sergeants may be considered), a sheriff's office, municipal police department, New York State Police or any position designated as a "police officer" by the New York State Criminal Procedure Law.
• Experience with Incident Based Reporting (IBR) and Uniform Crime Reports (UCR).
• Training in emergency response coordination, ICS, or NIMS.
• Proven thorough knowledge and understanding of principles of police administration, court rulings, and the ability to apply this knowledge to police operations.
• Currently resides in, or be willing to relocate to, an area within a one-hour response time to the SUNY Oneonta campus.

Preferred:

• Master's Degree in a related field.
• Three (3) years of experience as a Second Line Supervisor.
• Recognized "long course" in Police Leadership and Administration (FBI National Academy, Northwestern School of Police Staff and Command or Southern Police Institute Administrative Officers Course or Command Officer Development Course).
• Completion of DCJS Course in Police Supervision, Accreditation Manager, Basic Criminal Investigations, Instructor Development, and Public Information Officer (PIO).
• Crisis Negotiator or Crisis Intervention Training (CIT).
• Experience working in a diverse university or college community.
• Budgetary experience.
• Experience working with unionized work forces and civil service hearings.
• Experience with multiple critical incidents.
• Experience mentoring and coaching young persons.

Additional Information:

SUNY Oneonta enrolls about 5,500 students who pursue bachelor's or master's degrees or certificates in one of 70-plus academic programs. Known as an exemplary residential campus that values inclusion, service and sustainability, SUNY Oneonta is a nurturing community where students grow intellectually, thrive socially, and live purposefully.

The university is located in the City of Oneonta, nestled in the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains about a four-hour drive from New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. With a population just shy of 14,000, Oneonta is one of the 20 Most Picturesque Small Towns in America, according to Microsoft News. The natural beauty of the region is breathtaking year-round. Each season offers outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, boating, swimming, and skiing. Employees give SUNY Oneonta high marks for work/life balance, management, and culture. The university's indeed.com rating is 4.4, with one recent review noting that the people are what make SUNY Oneonta so special.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the NYS Office of Employee Relations at [phone] or via email at [e-mail].

SUNY Oneonta values a diverse university community. Please visit our website on diversity at: suny.oneonta.edu/diversity. Moreover, the University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

"At SUNY Oneonta, we believe that diversity is an asset and a source of strength that energizes our collective growth and innovation." - President Alberto Cardelle.