Chief Public Safety Officer

University System of Georgia; Atlanta (GA); In loco; USD 180.000 - 240.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The University System Office in Atlanta seeks a Chief Public Safety Officer to provide leadership and strategic direction for public safety across the USG system. You will oversee law enforcement operations, coordinate with state and national agencies, and guide safety policy development at the executive level.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's degree, POST certification, 10+ years in related fields, and a track record of executive leadership, emergency management, and risk reduction.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree and 10+ years in law enforcement, public safety, risk management, emergency management, or related field.
• POST Certification required and ongoing certification maintenance.
• Must pass extensive background investigation including criminal, credit, employment, education, licensing checks.
• Must meet physical fitness/health/agency standards.
• Must be available to respond to emergencies and work extended, irregular hours.

Mansioni

• Serve as USG subject matter expert guiding public safety and law enforcement matters.
• Liaise with state and national governmental organizations on safety matters (GEMA, FEMA, POST).
• Develop, implement, and oversee comprehensive safety and security policies across USG.
• Provide safety and security guidance in system-wide initiatives.
• Serve as emergency coordinator for planning, disaster recovery, and business continuity.
• Coordinate with campus administrators to ensure consistent law enforcement practices.
• Lead and mentor campus police chiefs and oversee risk management reporting.
• Oversee recruitment for institution-level police chief hiring and related processes.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Public safety leadership

Policy development

Emergency management

Risk management

Communication

Emergency response

Stakeholder engagement

Formazione

Bachelor's degree

POST Certification

Master's degree preferred

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Title: Chief Public Safety Officer
Location: USO-TW Building ATL
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 305400

About Us

The University System of Georgia (USG) is comprised of 25 higher education institutions as well as the University System Office (USO). Within the USO, our administrative operations are primarily housed in the Trinity Washington Building located in downtown Atlanta. Our Information Technology Services (ITS) division is located in Athens. The University System of Georgia Shared Services Center (SSC) is located in Sandersville. The Georgia Public Library System is located in Atlanta. The Georgia Archives is located in Morrow. The State of Georgia Records Center is located in Austell.

Location

University System Office - 270 Washington Street, SW Atlanta, GA 30334

Job Summary

The Chief Public Safety Officer is responsible for providing leadership, expertise, and guidance regarding public safety to the executive leadership team of the University System of Georgia. This position also provides administrative oversight and strategic coordination of law enforcement and public safety services and provides leadership to the USG institution level police chiefs and their public safety departments. The Chief Public Safety Officer ensures compliance with POST, federal, state, local, and USG policies and procedures and oversees law enforcement operations for the USG System Office.

The position provides direct management and oversight of public safety department staff at the System Office as well as indirect supervision of institution-level Police Chiefs. As such, the Chief Public Safety Officer must demonstrate exceptional leadership and possess extensive expertise in law enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the USG subject matter expert providing guidance, advice and direction for public safety and law enforcement related matters.
• Serve as the USG liaison to key state and national governmental and non-governmental organizations on USG public safety and law enforcement matters including the Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (POST) in relation to physical risk management and campus safety issues.
• Develop, implement, and provide administrative oversight for comprehensive safety and security policies across the University System of Georgia.
• Provide safety and security related expertise and guidance in system-wide initiatives.
• Serve as the System's emergency coordinator and senior point of contact for emergency planning and preparedness, disaster recovery, and business continuity activities.
• Coordinate with campus administrators to ensure consistent law enforcement practices and policies throughout the university system.
• Coordinate and manage system-wide programs and initiatives in the areas of occupational safety, campus safety, public health, and physical security.
• Lead and mentor campus police chiefs, providing guidance, counsel, and direction.
• Periodically evaluate, analyze, and report on personnel and facilities-related risk management issues and develop and implement system-wide strategies and programs to minimize losses.
• Develop, communicate, and maintain procedures and training to support physical security and emergency response preparedness and response needs for System Office locations.
• Analyze system-wide crime statistics and trends to develop proactive safety measures.
• Provide recruitment oversight for institution level police chief hiring decisions.
• Develop and manage program and department processes related to public safety guidelines and administration.
• Provide administrative oversight for the USG law enforcement specific background screening program and department policies and procedures.
• Direct the maintenance of POST and other public safety program guidelines, handbooks, policies, procedures, and department records.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and a minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible professional experience in law enforcement, public safety, risk management, emergency management, emergency planning, or a closely related field, including significant leadership, supervisory, or command experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be POST Certified and eligible to maintain all required certifications and training necessary to perform the duties of the position.
  Must successfully pass an extensive background investigation, which may include criminal, credit, employment, education, professional licensing, and reference checks, as applicable to the position.
• Must meet and maintain applicable physical fitness, health, and/or agility standards associated with law enforcement responsibilities, where required.
• Must be available to respond to emergencies, critical incidents, and other public safety matters and work extended, irregular, evening, weekend, or holiday hours, as necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher from an accredited institution in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Risk Management, Organizational Leadership, Higher Education Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
• 15 or more years of progressively responsible experience in law enforcement, public safety, emergency management, security, risk management, or a related field, with substantial executive, command, or organizational leadership experience.
• Significant executive-level leadership experience managing complex law enforcement or public safety operations, preferably within a large, decentralized organization, higher education system, state agency, local government, or comparable public-sector environment.
• Higher education public safety experience, including experience working with university or college police departments, campus safety programs, student affairs, emergency management, or institution-level law enforcement leadership.
• Experience providing system-wide, enterprise-level, or multi-site oversight of public safety, law enforcement, security, emergency management, or risk-management operations.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing system-wide or enterprise-wide public safety policies, standards, procedures, and strategic initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience working directly with senior leadership on public safety, security, emergency management, and risk-related matters.
• Demonstrated experience conducting administrative investigations, including developing corrective action plans and management recommendations.
• Demonstrated experience with higher education regulatory and compliance requirements, including the Clery Act, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), Title IX-related safety considerations, emergency notification requirements, and applicable federal and state public safety regulations.
• Georgia POST General Instructor certification or equivalent instructor certification.
• Familiarity with criminal procedures, law enforcement investigations, legal research, evidence management, use-of-force standards, and law enforcement professional standards.
• Experience with incident command systems, emergency operations centers, crisis management, disaster response, continuity of operations, and business continuity planning.
• Experience developing and managing public safety budgets, grants, contracts, technology initiatives, and other operational resources.
• Experience using crime data, safety analytics, risk assessments, and performance metrics to identify trends and inform executive decision-making.
• Experience leading or coordinating multi-agency emergency response, critical incident management, tabletop exercises, emergency drills, or large-scale preparedness initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience building effective partnerships with state and federal agencies, local law enforcement, emergency management organizations, governmental agencies, and community stakeholders.
• Experience leading organizational change, professional development, succession planning, and leadership development within a law enforcement or public safety organization.
• Professional certification or advanced training in one or more relevant areas, such as emergency management, homeland security, risk management, law enforcement leadership, incident command, or public safety administration.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

1. Demonstrated experience in developing and managing law enforcement policies and procedures.
2. Demonstrated leadership and management skills in a law enforcement setting.
3. Strong understanding of the dynamics and challenges specific to campus safety and security.
4. Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
5. Commitment to community-oriented policing and engagement strategies.
6. Proven ability to develop and implement strategic safety plans and initiatives.
7. Crisis management and emergency response expertise.
8. Knowledge of Clery Act compliance and other regulations affecting university law enforcement.
9. Proficiency in budget management and resource allocation.
10. Knowledge of USG Board-level policies, processes, and procedures.
11. Knowledge of federal and state laws, rules and regulations impacting public safety.
12. Skill in written communication to executive and subject matter expert audiences.
13. Skill in managing and leading a professional staff.
14. Skill in coordinating and collaborating with multiple constituents.
15. Skill in decision making and problem solving.
16. Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
17. Skill in oral and written communication.
18. Ability to respond diplomatically to sensitive and critical issues.
19. Experience in collaborating with senior level executives, university administration, and other stakeholders.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are subject to federal and state laws, as well as the statutes, rules, and regulations of this organization, and the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG). These Bylaws and Policies are available for inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University System Office is an equal employment, equal access, and equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the University System Office to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws.

For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the University System Office Human Resources at 404.962.3242. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.

Background Check

Offers of employment are subject to a background investigation, including criminal records history, to determine eligibility for employment. Additionally, credentials and employment history stated in your application materials are also subject to verification.

For certain positions, a satisfactory credit check, MVR, or other relevant investigations may also be conducted. The University System Office holds the sole discretion in assessing eligibility for employment.