Chief of Police

Decatur, GA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position: Chief of Police
Department: Student Affairs

Position Summary
The Chief of Police at Jones College is responsible for providing executive leadership and strategic oversight
for all campus police operations at Jones College. The Chief ensures a safe secure and supportive learning
environment consistent with the Colleges educational mission. This position directs departmental
operations personnel management policy development emergency preparedness and interagency
coordination while ensuring compliance with all applicable federal state and local laws and institutional
policies.

The Chief of Police serves as the Colleges senior law enforcement official and primary liaison with regional
state and federal law enforcement partners.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provide executive leadership vision and direction for the campus police department
Plan organize and oversee all law enforcement security and public safety operations
Supervise evaluate and mentor sworn officers
Develop implement and update departmental policies procedures and operational standards
Oversee emergency preparedness response planning and incident command operations
Ensure compliance with the Clery Act including accurate and timely crime reporting
Coordinate safety and security planning for campus events athletic activities and residential facilities
Direct criminal and administrative investigations involving campus incidents
Maintain effective working relationships with local county state and federal law enforcement agencies
Represent the College on regional task forces emergency management committees and mutual aid agreements
Develop and manage the departmental budget and ensure responsible stewardship of resources
Oversee training programs for officers and provide campus-wide safety and emergency education
Prepare reports and briefings for senior leadership as required
Perform other duties as assigned in support of campus safety and institutional objectives

Minimum Qualifications

Mississippi Law Enforcement Officer Certification or ability to obtain certification within a reasonable time
Minimum of five (5) years of sworn law enforcement experience including at least two (2) years in a supervisory or command role
Demonstrated leadership organizational and decision-making skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Education and Professional Preparation
Bachelors degree from an accredited institution in Criminal Justice Public Administration Emergency Management Homeland Security or a closely related field
Masters degree in a related field preferred
Completion of an advanced law enforcement leadership or command program (e.g. executive command college leadership academy or military command school)

Law Enforcement Experience

Ten (10) or more years of progressively responsible law enforcement experience
Demonstrated advancement into supervisory command or executive leadership positions
Experience in campus police municipal county state or federal law enforcement agencies
Proven experience managing complex incidents investigations and emergency responses Military Experience
Prior active duty reserve or National Guard military service particularly in leadership command or security roles
Experience applying military leadership principles: discipline accountability and operational planning

Training and Professional Development

Experience developing overseeing or delivering law enforcement training programs
Advanced training or certifications in one or more of the following:
Leadership and executive development
Crisis intervention and de-escalation
Emergency management incident command and disaster preparedness (ICS/NIMS)
Ethics use-of-force policy and professional standards
Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development and officer readiness

Leadership and Administrative Experience

Proven ability to lead a diverse law enforcement workforce
Experience supervising sworn officers
Demonstrated success in:
- Strategic planning and organizational development
- Policy development and departmental assessment
- Accreditation compliance and internal review processes
- Budget preparation fiscal oversight and resource allocation
Strong record of ethical leadership transparency and accountability

Technology and Security Systems Experience

Experience utilizing law enforcement and campus safety technologies to support effective operations and informed decision-making including:
Use of electronic records management systems (RMS) computer-aided dispatch (CAD) and digital crime reporting platforms
Oversight or operational use of campus security systems such as access control video surveillance (CCTV) alarm systems and emergency notification technologies
Ability to analyze incident data crime trends and security reports to support strategic planning and resource allocation
Familiarity with data security information privacy standards and appropriate handling of sensitive law enforcement and student records

Interagency and Regional Collaboration

Significant experience collaborating with local county state and federal law enforcement agencies
Active participation in mutual aid agreements joint operations and regional task forces
Demonstrated ability to coordinate multi-agency responses and shared training initiatives

Campus Safety and Higher Education Environment

Understanding of the unique public safety needs of a college campus
Experience with Clery Act compliance Title IX considerations and campus safety reporting requirements
Familiarity with student conduct issues residential life safety and large-scale campus events

Community Engagement and Communication

Commitment to community-oriented policing in a higher education environment
Proven ability to build trust with students faculty staff administrators and community stakeholders
Ability to communicate effectively in public forums crisis situations and executive settings

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience based on an institutional scale.

Application Procedure
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter résumé and three professional references to the Human Resources Office at Jones College or apply online at .

SACSCOC Accreditation Statement
Jones County Junior College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission
on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials
such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Jones
County Junior College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane Decatur GA 30033-4097 by calling or by
using information available on SACSCOCs website ().

Non-Discrimination and ADA Statement
Jones College does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin age sex or disability in its
programs activities or employment practices. Contact information for the persons that have been
designated to handle inquiries and grievances regarding the non-discrimination policies: (ADA/ Section
504) ADA Coordinator Student Affairs phone ; email and (Title
IX) Title IX Coordinator Hutcheson-Hubbard Administration Building. Jones College 900 South Court
Street Ellisville MS 39437.

Jones College provides reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities through the Office of
Disability Accommodations (ODA). ODA verifies eligibility for accommodations and works with eligible
students to develop and coordinate plans for the provision of order to receive
reasonable accommodations for a disability students must register with the Office of Disability
Accommodations (ODA) and provide current documentation of a disability. Non-JC students need to
contact your local Office of Disability Coordinator at your respective campus.

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