Assistant Chief of Police

Texas A&M University; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M International University invites applications for the Assistant Chief of Police to oversee Field Operations within the University Police Department. The role involves ensuring security programs, directing staff, and serving as backup to the Chief of Police on campus.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and extensive experience as a Certified Peace Officer in higher education, with leadership and policy development responsibilities and compliance with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Six years as a Certified Peace Officer with campus law enforcement experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• State licensing requirements (TCOLE) may apply.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general administration for Field Operations in the Department of Security and University Police.
• Ensure security programs for people and property on campus.
• Supervise staff and act as backup to the Chief of Police.
• Develop department goals, policies and procedures and ensure compliance with reporting requirements.
• Coordinate activities to preserve order, protect life and property, investigate crimes, and enforce laws.
• Respond to inquiries from government agencies and the public and conduct special projects.

Skills

Leadership

Multitask

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of Criminal Justice System

Education

Bachelor’s degree

15 years as Certified Peace Officer

Job description

Job TitleAssistant Chief of Police Agency Texas A&M International University Department University Police Department Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationLaredo, Texas Job TypeStaff

Job Summary

The Assistant Chief of Police, under direction, oversees general administration for all law enforcement functions assigned to Field Operations within the Department of Security and University Police. Ensures that programs are in place to maximize security of people and property on campus. In the absence of the Chief, may assume overall responsibility for the operation of the department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of police service methods and procedures and recommends appropriate service and staffing levels.
• Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive citizen inquires and complaints.
• Responds to questions and information requests from the public.
• Manages services and activities of assigned functional area.
• Coordinates the activities of personnel in preserving order, protecting life and property, investigating crimes, and enforcing state laws.
• Supervises assigned staff.
• Serves as backup to the Chief of Police.
• Assists in the development of departmental goals, objectives, policies and procedures.
• Formulates rules, procedures and standards for assigned divisions and ensures they are maintained.
• Ensures compliance with all local, state, and federal reporting requirements.
• Responds to requests for information from government agencies and the general public.
• Conducts and completes special projects.

Additional Responsibilities

Maintaining department’s accreditation which may include but is not limited to review and updating of department’s policies and standing general orders.

Minimum Requirements

• Education – Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience – Six years as a Certified Peace Officer with experience in higher education campus law enforcement. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Education and Experience

• 15 years as a Certified Peace Officer with experience in higher education campus law enforcement.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of: Word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Thorough knowledge of Criminal Justice System.
• Leadership and management abilities.
• Ability to: Multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Communicate effectively with all segments of the campus population.
• Function under adverse and stressful conditions.

Preferred Knowledge and Abilities

• Internal Affairs Licensing / Professional Certification Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Master Peace Officer Certification.
• Must have a State of Texas class "C" vehicle operator's license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
• Firearms Proficiency.

Supervision of Others

This position generally supervises employees.

Other Requirements

• All System University police will be required to meet minimum licensing standard requirements as required by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) § 217.1.
• Work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.
• Position requires on-campus, face-to-face interactions.
• Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.
• Must successfully pass psychological evaluation, physical examination, and complete background investigation to include but not limited to driving history, criminal background, and credit history.

Salary

Salary: $80,000-$92,000/annual

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS. The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee.

Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees.

The Texas A&M System is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.