Assistant Police Chief

Meredith College; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading college in North Carolina seeks a dedicated security professional to provide safety and security services to students, staff, and visitors. The role involves supervising the security department, developing event plans, and ensuring compliance with laws and policies. Candidates should have a solid background in law enforcement, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to handle emergency situations effectively.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Meredith College policies.
• Understanding of arrest laws and evidence laws.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties of Police Chief during absence.
• Supervises security shifts and officers.
• Responds to calls for service and assistance.

Skills

Knowledge of advanced law enforcement methods

Community policing techniques

Discretion in handling difficult persons

Situational analysis skills

Ability to observe and remember details

Education

High School Diploma

CPR and First Aid Certification

BLET and North Carolina Police Officer Certification

Job description

Notice :

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Position Overview:

Provides safety and security services to students, staff, faculty, and visitors through efficient use of departmental resources.

Duties :

• Performs duties of Police Chief and supervises the department during the absence of the Police Chief.
• Develops "Special Event" plans and personnel schedules.
• Shares "On-call" duties and must be able to work any shift, responding/reporting as necessary.
• Finds staff to cover shifts during shortages or call-outs.
• Develops departmental documents, policies, and procedures.
• Oversees fleet duties and reports mechanical issues to the Facilities Department.
• Responds to all calls for service and assistance requests from Meredith College students, staff, faculty, and visitors.
• Supervises security shifts and officers.
• Patrols campus by vehicle or foot.
• Oversees access control to the campus during closing hours.
• Performs traffic control for events.
• Effect arrests, including use of force if necessary.
• Conducts investigations by interviewing or performing searches, exercising independent judgment to determine reasonable suspicion for detention, search, or arrest.
• Supervises, trains, and evaluates subordinates; plans, organizes, and directs activities; reviews subordinate reports.
• Deals firmly and courteously with subordinates and the public.

Qualifications : Skills Needed :

• Knowledge of advanced law enforcement methods, community policing techniques.
• Understanding of arrest laws, evidence laws, probable cause, search and seizure laws, and confidentiality laws.
• Knowledge of Meredith College policies.
• Ability to learn applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Discretion in handling difficult persons and situational analysis skills.
• Ability to observe and remember details, understand emergency alarm systems.
• Knowledge of defensive driving practices; ability to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Understanding of scope of authority; application of penal code, vehicle code, and other policies.

Key Interfaces :

• Interacts with distressed individuals, mainly students, faculty, or staff.
• Collaborates with Residence Life staff and assists in training related to Clery laws.
• May engage with criminal suspects, using force if necessary.
• Works with agencies like Raleigh Police Department, EMS, and others.
• Serves on promotion boards for outside agencies.

Education and Experience :

• High School Diploma.
• CPR and First Aid Certification.
• BLET and North Carolina Police Officer Certification.
• Valid NC Driver License with a clear driving record.
• Experience in a general office setting with moderate noise levels.
• Outdoor weather exposure and driving on/off campus.
• Ability to walk or run extended distances and climb stairs.
• Occasional lifting of 10-100 lbs.
• Completion of annual state-mandated In-service training.