Deputy Chief, Public Safety & Emergency Ops

Boise State University; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 108,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Retirement contributions

Health insurance

Tuition waiver

Job summary

Boise State University seeks a principal deputy to the Associate Vice President of Public Safety to provide executive leadership for Security, Police, Event Operations, Emergency Management, and related areas. This role guides strategic planning, leadership development, and cross‑campus collaboration to strengthen readiness and accountability across campus.

The position requires coordinating with internal and external partners, directing complex programs, and ensuring compliance during major

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent plus 10 years of experience, including 6 years of managerial experience.
• Experience across multiple public safety, emergency management, safety, compliance, or operational functions.
• Experience overseeing law enforcement contracts and interagency agreements.
• Experience providing leadership as incident commander or in a unified command during major events.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for Security Operations, Emergency Management, and related areas.
• Lead major event operations and emergency response as Incident Commander or in Unified Command.
• Advise the AVP on risks, staffing, and policy improvements.
• Oversee outside agency coordination and partnerships.
• Direct staff, budgeting, and contracts across assigned areas.

Skills

Public safety leadership

Incident command

Emergency management

Strategic planning

Budgeting & contracts

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Advanced degree in public administration or related field

Job description

Boise State University seeks a principal deputy to the Associate Vice President of Public Safety to provide executive leadership for Security, Police, Event Operations, Emergency Management, and related areas. This role guides strategic planning, leadership development, and cross‑campus collaboration to strengthen readiness and accountability across campus.

The position requires coordinating with internal and external partners, directing complex programs, and ensuring compliance during major