Assistant Chief of Police
Assistant Chief of Police
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Job Description
What We Are Looking For
Baylor University is seeking an Assistant Chief of Police within the Department of Public Safety. This role involves overseeing various sections and units developing strategic plans to enhance public safety and ensuring compliance with law enforcement standards. The Assistant Chief is responsible for implementing crime prevention strategies and fostering partnerships with community stakeholders. This position requires strong leadership strategic planning and the ability to respond effectively to emergencies. The Assistant Chief of Police also provides assistance to the Chief in the development administration coordination and implementation of departmental policies procedures and activities.
A Bachelors Degree at least seven years of relevant work experience of increasingly responsible broadbased services as a Peace Officer ability to become a Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) licensed peace officer immediately at the start of the selection process five years of supervisory experience in a command level position in law enforcement and experience and knowledge in the areas of event management homeland security risk management and building security is required.
A Masters Degree at least 10 years of relevant work experience of senior command level experience in law enforcement and completion of an advanced police management and leadership training such as the FBI National Academy PERFs Senior Management Institute for Police Southern Police Institute Northwestern School of Police Staff & Command Naval Post Graduate School Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas or IACLEA Executive Development Course is preferred.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a fulltime basis.
What You Will Do
- Reports directly to the Chief of Police for the leadership management and operations of the police department
- Provides direct supervision to Operations and Support Services Captains
- Identifies and deploys best practices for campus law enforcement operations
- Ensures an effective annual training schedule for BUPD Training area
- Assist the Chief of Police in managing the operational responsibility of major University special events
- Establishes goals objectives and initiatives for BUPD Command Staff
- Conducts performance evaluations for direct reports and promotes team building
- Plans for and manages emergencies and threats within BUPD jurisdiction
- Develops and implements policies and procedures in compliance with IACLEA standards and other identified best practices
- Manage and support special projects and programs
- Conducts audits and inspections of internal operational processes
- Analyzes crime statistics and trends to monitor crime prevention strategies
- Review daily offense reports and ensure proper notification
- Functions as a key member of the executive leadership team for critical management decisions
- Maintains partnerships with University departments and external law enforcement agencies
- Coordinate with Emergency Management Director on varied categories of emergency management
- Respond to media inquiries and other interested parties that include parents students faculty and staff
- Assists the Chief of Police as a liaison to local state and federal law enforcement agencies
- Ensures consistent implementation of policies and procedures throughout the department
- Perform all other duties as assigned to support the mission of Baylor University
- Comply with University policies and FERPA
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance
What You Can Expect
As part of the Baylor family eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical dental and vision insurance generous time off tuition remission and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your familys wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more go toBaylor Benefits & Advantages.
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Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
