University Police Chief

Wichita State University; Wichita (KS); Presencial; USD 108.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Wichita State University invites applications for University Police Chief. The Chief serves as the chief law enforcement and public safety executive for the university and provides strategic leadership for all police and public safety operations.

The role requires developing a campus safety program that supports academic, residential, healthcare, and administrative missions while promoting a safe and welcoming environment.

On-site leadership with a negotiable salary based on qualifications.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 10 years in law enforcement with progressive supervisory/managerial experience; college coursework substitutions allowed.

Responsabilidades

• Directs and manages all functions and operations of the University Police Department.
• Develops department budget and monitors resources.
• Represents the department to local, regional, state and federal agencies.

Conocimientos

Budget management

Collaborative work

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Department: WSU Police Department

Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type: Full Time

Pay: Range from $108,000-$140,000/yr, negotiated based onqualifications

Work Schedule: 8-5 Monday-Friday; work is performed on-siteand in person.

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Job Story

Wichita State University invites applications for University PoliceChief (Chief). The Chief serves as the chief law enforcement andpublic safety executive for the Wichita State University andprovides strategic leadership, direction, and oversight for allpolice and public safety operations. The Chief is responsible fordeveloping and implementing a comprehensive campus public safetyprogram that supports the University's academic, research, residential, healthcare, and administrative missions whilepromoting a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment forstudents, faculty, staff, visitors, and the broader universitycommunity.

Job Summary

Directs, plans and manages all functions and operations of theUniversity police department in the enforcement of laws andUniversity regulations, the prevention of crime, and protection oflife and property.

Essential Functions

Directs and coordinates University security, safety and protectionprograms to include traffic control, patrolling of physicalproperty; enforcement of statutes and University regulations, crimeprevention and investigation of accidents, injuries and criminalacts. Serves as the face and spokesperson of the University for alllaw enforcement related issues. Maintains a high degree ofvisibility, represents the department in the local community and serves a central role in establishing and maintaining strongcollaborative relationships with University staff and local,regional, state and federal public safety agencies. Developsdepartment budget and monitors and adjusts plan as resourcerequirements change. Provides timely and accurate reports incompliance with local, state, and federal regulations and highereducation guidelines including monthly criminal and conductstatistics, crime reports, and the annual DOE Clery Act report.Develops and leads managers and officers in the efficient andeffective administration of law enforcement initiatives andprograms.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ten (10) years of experience in general law enforcement orrelated field, including progressively responsible supervisory andmanagerial experience at the command staff level. Every 30 hours ofcollege coursework in criminal justice, fire science, lawenforcement or related field can be substituted for one (1) year ofexperience.

Required License/Certifications/Training

• Meet minimum qualifications standards of the State of Kansasfor certified police officer as outlined in K.S.A. 74-5605
• Certified law enforcement officer or capability to become a Kansas certified law enforcement officer within one year of hiredate, in accordance with Kansas law
• Completed basic law enforcement training program recognized by Kansas Law Enforcement Training Commission (KLETC) and obtainedcertification as a law enforcement officer from KLETC before given permanent status
• Complete and receive Criminal Justice Information Services(CJIS) and National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certificationwithin one (1) year of hire date or will be terminated
• Valid Kansas driver's license

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to manage a full-service police department, budgets anddaily operations.
• Ability to work effectively in collaborative environments andengage constructively with individuals from a wide range ofbackgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience on a leadership team within a department
• High level of law enforcement experience.
• Experience in an educational environment

Physical Requirements

Ability to remain in a stationary position. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators. Ability to communicatewith others and accurately exchange information. Ability to inspectand/or surveil materials, equipment, reports, and/or incidents andidentify any errors, needs and/or determining factors. Ability to drive state vehicle. Ability to position self to perform safety andsecurity actions determined by police methods and procedures. Ability to use tools, equipment, and technology necessary to do thejob. This includes dexterity in instrument manipulation.

Additional Physical Requirement

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to constantly move objects.