Police Captain

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The Department of Public Safety at Iowa State University is seeking a highly skilled leader to oversee critical departmental operations ensure accountability and support the safety and well-being of the campus community. This role manages internal and external investigations develops and maintains policies that meet legal and accreditation standards and streamlines processes to enhance departmental efficiency. The position provides leadership in the absence of the Chief and Assistant Chief serves as Manager on Call during major incidents and supervises a team including special events training evidence management and accreditation staff. Responsibilities also include coordinating major event operational plans overseeing evidence and intelligence processes supporting departmental training and professional standards assisting with budget development managing audits and grants and ensuring compliance with CALEA requirements. This position also performs police officer duties leads both Field Services and Investigative & Threat Management units and oversees sensitive investigations that impact the university community. The selected candidate will also be required to complete the Southern Police Institute Administrative Officers Course.

Iowa State University Police Department employees will support the Departments vision and mission by operating in a fair unbiased manner which respects the rights and dignity of all individuals. Department employees everyday actions are guided by the Departments values of Respect Integrity Caring Honor Excellence and Service (RICHES) and be grounded in the highest ethical and professional standards. Department employees are expected to work in partnership with the campus and area communities to provide leadership in solving community problems preventing crime and providing a safe environment to fulfill the mission of the University. Employees will strive for excellence in fulfilling the Departments Mission and Vision Statements values and goals.

This position serves at the pleasure of university administration and is exempt from certain P&S policies.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Example of Duties
Directs the operations and management of one or more major functional areas of the Universitys public safety unit.
Provides communication training and outreach to stakeholders.
Reviews develops implements and recommends training programs.
Assesses plans and evaluates area operational plans and deployments.
Institutes and maintains standard operating procedures.
Coordinates and supervises major case investigations.
Oversees records budgets and departmental expenditures.
Directs emergency response efforts.
Manages supervisors and staff and provides day-to-day leadership.

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Provides input into annual departmental objectives and action plans
Accountable for achievement of key annual objectives for a department
May provide input into institution policy within area of functional expertise
Responsible for functional output of a department or work team
Manages subordinate staff
Has full management responsibility for direct reports specifically the authority to hire fire and counsel
May provide input to the budgeting process
Requests approval for financial actions beyond a limited scope
May provide input into financial decisions that impact department or work area

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To apply for this position please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

If you have questions regarding this application process please email or call or Toll Free: 1-.

Why Choose ISU

Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation holiday and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program

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