Campus Police Chief & Public Safety Leader

University of California, Davis; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 191,000 - 392,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Davis seeks a Chief of Police to serve as the university's chief public safety executive, providing strategic leadership for all police operations and public safety programs. The Chief reports to FOA and aligns safety strategies with academic and clinical missions.

The role requires a doctorate? actually a Bachelor's and CA POST Management Certificate, with extensive command experience. This is a 100% on-site leadership position at UC Davis and its health campuses.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree and CA POST Management Certificate.
• Experience leading a large law enforcement workforce at a command level.
• Strong knowledge of the criminal justice system, case law, and police procedures.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in diverse settings.
• Ability to manage budgets and strategic public safety programs.
• Ability to coordinate with external agencies and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead two 24/7 police operations across the UC Davis Davis and Sacramento campuses.
• Oversee emergency response and incident command during threats and incidents.
• Advise executive leadership on public safety matters and policy matters.
• Manage recruitment and development of sworn and non-sworn staff; mentor and guide the team.
• Develop department strategy, performance measures, and internal controls.

Skills

Command level leadership

Criminal justice knowledge

Oral and written communication

Decision making

Organizational skills

Public safety operations

Interagency collaboration

Law enforcement technology

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree preferred

Tools

Police equipment & tech

Job description

UC Davis seeks a Chief of Police to serve as the university's chief public safety executive, providing strategic leadership for all police operations and public safety programs. The Chief reports to FOA and aligns safety strategies with academic and clinical missions.

The role requires a doctorate? actually a Bachelor's and CA POST Management Certificate, with extensive command experience. This is a 100% on-site leadership position at UC Davis and its health campuses.