Executive Deputy Chief — Administration & Compliance

University of Massachusetts Medical School; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Massachusetts Medical School seeks a Deputy Chief of Police – Administration & Compliance to lead governance, compliance, accreditation, and administrative operations for the Public Safety Department.

The role drives strategic planning, regulatory reporting, and organizational integrity, advising the Chief on administrative risk and policy governance within a university setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or related field and graduation from an accredited police academy.
• Minimum of five (5) years of supervisory experience at command level in law enforcement.
• Strong expertise in compliance systems, accreditation, policy development, and governance.
• Knowledge of Clery Act, Title IX, CJIS, public records law, and accreditation standards.
• Experience conducting audits, inspections, and administrative reviews.
• Strong executive writing, analytical, and reporting skills.
• Experience managing HR systems, budgeting, and procurement functions.
• Experience in unionized law enforcement environments.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential institutional information.

Responsibilities

• Participate in executive command decision-making and organizational governance.
• Develop and implement departmental strategic goals and long‑term planning.
• Provide executive oversight of administrative, compliance, policy development, and governance functions.
• Oversee accreditation processes and ensure department-wide compliance with standards.
• Oversee records systems, audits, and regulatory reporting.
• Manage budgeting, procurement, and contracts within policy.”

Skills

Compliance systems

Accreditation knowledge

Policy development

Governance

Executive writing

Analytical skills

HR budgeting procurement

Public sector/unionized environments

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or related field

Graduation from an accredited police academy

Master’s degree (Preferred)

Tools

CALEA or accreditation systems

Job description

University of Massachusetts Medical School seeks a Deputy Chief of Police – Administration & Compliance to lead governance, compliance, accreditation, and administrative operations for the Public Safety Department.

The role drives strategic planning, regulatory reporting, and organizational integrity, advising the Chief on administrative risk and policy governance within a university setting.