HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Job Descriptions

JOB TITLE: Director of Public Safety/Chief of Police REPORTS TO: Chief of Staff

DEPARTMENT: Public Safety/Police

EXEMPT: Yes

VICE PRESIDENT: Chief of Staff

GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE FUNCTION

All Hinds Community College employees must commit to the Caring Campus approach to student engagement and daily apply these general behavioral objectives: listen to student questions and concerns with a positive attitude and make meaningful connections with students.

The Director of Public Safety/College Chief of Police is charged with the duty to preserve the peace

order and decorum of the College community to maintain an academic atmosphere in compliance with college administrative directives and to comply with state and federal statutes. The Director of Public Safety/Chief of Police reports directly to the Chief of Staff and directly supervises the Leadership positions within the department and Emergency Operations Services.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Minimum age of 21
• Citizen of the United States
• Possession of a valid drivers license without a history of suspension or revocation is required
• Law Enforcement certification from an MS BLEOST accredited training academy
• All Officers are required to qualify annually with issued weapons such as handguns rifles and tasers

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors degree required
• Emphasis in criminal justice or related field preferred
• Credible training in forensics interview/interrogation techniques required
• Credible training in public administration patrol and crime prevention required
• Minimum of 8 years of Law Enforcement experience required
• Minimum of 4 years experience supervising personnel required
• Extensive training in Police operations and services required
• Prior leadership training and experience training other officers required
• Budget management experience preferred
• Experience working with Emergency Operations

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Maintain knowledge of student related issues relevant legislation and best practices.

• Responsible for safety and security on all Hinds campuses
• Coordinate direct and assist in the patrol of the College for the enforcement of laws ordinances and regulations policies and the prevention of crime
• Establish and maintain working relationships with local state regional and federal law enforcement agencies
• Provide advice and instructions on situations requiring the expertise of an experienced officer
• Participate in training and complete related records
• Review reports for accuracy and completeness
• Participate in the work of the department by patrolling areas of the College and enforcing College Policies Federal and State laws and City Ordinances
• Perform any or all of the duties required of a subordinate level officer
• Supervise or participate in investigations of theft fraud drug traffic gambling etc.
• Interview suspects
• Gather evidence
• Prepare extensive reports for cases
• Assist the prosecutor in the preparation of cases for court and testify in court
• Report and assist in the investigations of accidents of all types involving assigned personnel.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings

• Possess knowledge regarding laws codes and ordinances set by the Federal government State government County College and Town
• Demonstrate modern police techniques and practices in law enforcement investigations crime and accident prevention
• Understand college and department policies rules and procedures

• Act effectively in emergency and stressful situations by using good judgment self-discipline and courtesy
• Exercise sound independent judgment within established guidelines
• Express ideas clearly and concisely both orally and in writing
• Inspect uniforms and equipment
• Provide oversight to the Emergency Operations Manager including work regarding campus surveillance and cameras emergency communication emergency planning and college/campus emergency trainings.
• Collaborate with Student Services Leadership as appropriate in student conduct/culture matters.
• Perform other related duties as required

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise Police Administration on all campuses
• Supervise Assistant Chief of Police
• Supervise Emergency Operations Manager
• Direct employees and assign work
• Develop and oversee budgets for Public Safety Division across the college
• Assist with personnel matters pertaining to Campus Police and campus security as needed
• Schedule and facilitate regular staff meetings with all Police Administrators
• Communicate and meet regularly with all Police Administrators
• Review practices protocols equipment and officer training on all campuses and ensure consistency across all campuses
• Ensure appropriate Safety Training requirements are offered for campus personnel
• Ensure every campus Police Department has needed resources
• Ensure training is provided to all police officers and staff
• Supervise police operations the delegation of required tasks and training of officers
• Understand principles and practices of personnel supervision and management
• Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with direct reports and other employees
• Delegate work to employees
• Communicate with employees on shift activities and incidents
• Supervise employees and enforce departmental rules
• Provide direction and recommend commendations disciplinary actions discharges and transfers
• Evaluate performance

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hand to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand walk sit taste and smell. The employee is frequently required to sit.

The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop kneel crouch or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and the employee is occasionally required to perform job responsibilities in the outdoors and off site.

We promote a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects individual strengths ideas and capabilities. We believe that our differences enable us to make better decisions drive innovation and deliver better results.

Mission

Hinds Community College is committed to moving people and communities forward by helping develop their purpose passion and profession.

Vision

Hinds Community College will be a catalyst to create a competitive economy and a compelling culture for Mississippi.

Values

Hinds Community College aspires to the following IDEALS:

• Integrity
• Diversity
• Excellence
• Accountability
• Leadership
• Stewardship

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX Education Amendments of 1972 of the Higher Education Act Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and other applicable Federal and State Acts Hinds Community College offers equal education and employment opportunities and does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin religion sex age disability or veteran status in its educational programs and activities. We recognize our responsibility to provide an open and welcoming environment that fosters a culture of diversity equity and inclusion for employees and students to collaboratively learn work and serve our communities.

The following have been designated to handle inquiries regarding these policies:

EEOC Compliance: The Office of Human Resources

Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone: or Email: .

Title IX: Vice President Student Services Title IX Coordinator

Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone: or Email: .