Deputy Chief of Police

Position:Deputy Chief of Police

Department: Finance & Administrative Services

Type of Position: Full-time Salaried

Exemption Status: Exempt

Work Schedule Hours per week: Varies depending on department needs 40 hours per week

Starting Salary Range: $85072.00 - $112373.00 and determined based on relevant years of work experience provided on application and resume.

Position Summary: The Deputy Chief of Police supports JCCC mission by serving as a high-level executive leader within the Police Department providing strategic direction operational oversight and administrative management to ensure a safe and secure campus environment. Reporting directly to the Police Chief this role is responsible for the day-to-day management of departmental functions including the supervision of sworn personnel dispatch operations and administrative staff. The incumbent supports budget maintenance policy development and long-term planning as well as a front-line supervisor capable of performing all duties of a Kansas-commissioned Police Officer. This position requires a delicate balance of firm law enforcement authority and the diplomatic sensitivity needed to work within a diverse multicultural academic community.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree and certification as Kansas-commissioned Police Officer.
• Must qualify and certify with firearms ASP baton CPR AED First Aid and Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray.
• Must obtain NIMS and ICS training certificates.
• Must have a valid Drivers License.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Criminal Justice Public Administration or a related field.
• Command-level leadership experience in a law enforcement agency preferably within a college or university environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Clery Act Title IX and other higher education regulatory requirements.
• Proven success in implementing community-oriented policing strategies in diverse environments.
• Experience leading emergency management operations and serving in an Incident Command role.
• Familiarity with KLEAP or other accreditation standards.
• Strong background in strategic planning budgeting and organizational leadership.
• Experience collaborating with local state and federal law enforcement partners.

Position detailsinclude but are not limited to:

• Strategic Leadership & Policy Development:
  • Assisting the Police Chief in daily operations and the development of department goals objectives and policies.
  • Serving as the designated Acting Chief of Police when the Chief is absent.
  • Maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) rules regulations and job descriptions.
  • Making decisions regarding budget maintenance goal attainment and equipment recommendations.
  • Identifying best practices and researching innovative law enforcement techniques to improve efficiency.
• Personnel Management & Workforce Development:
  • Recruiting interviewing and hiring full-time and part-time staff.
  • Providing leadership direction and training to staff; coaching individuals through escalations or issues.
  • Measuring and evaluating performance across the department and implementing disciplinary actions when necessary.
  • Fostering a positive collaborative environment that promotes innovation and teamwork.
• Operational Supervision & Internal Coordination:
  • Providing support and supervision to shift Sergeants and the Dispatch Center.
  • Ensuring communication and coordination among shifts are optimized to support campus service.
  • Reviewing police reports and ensuring corrections revisions or deletions are handled in a timely manner.
  • Providing interpretation regarding laws regulations and internal policies for staff.
• Campus Safety & Law Enforcement Operations:
  • Performing the duties of uniformed officers including patrolling responding to calls and stepping in during shifts as needed.
  • Warning issuing summons or making arrests for violations of state laws local ordinances or college rules.
  • Ensuring all mandates are followed including criminal statutes traffic enforcement and accident investigations.
  • Collaborating with the Emergency Preparedness Manager and Clery Act/Title IX teams on campus compliance.
• Community Engagement & External Relations:
  • Building relationships with local state and federal partners as well as community stakeholders.
  • Representing law enforcement on college-wide committees and task forces.
  • Maintaining positive relations with the college community and acting as a liaison to outside agencies.
  • Partnering on shared awareness initiatives and discussing public safety best practices.
• Other duties as assigned: Duties and responsibilities as required by business necessity may be updated at any time at the discretion of management.

To be considered for this position we will require an application resume and cover letter.

*Unofficial transcripts are required for all Adjunct faculty and Faculty positions.

Benefits Category

For Fulltime Employees:

• Health insurance with some employer paid options.
• Life insurance & AD&D (employer provided)
• Retirement plans (403(b) 457(b) and KPERS)
• Employer paid 8% contribution into a 403(b) no match required
• Paid time off (vacation sick personal and floating holidays)
• 14 days of paid holidays
• Full tuition reduction for JCCC credit courses (for employee and eligible dependents)
• Tuition reimbursement / assistance for nonJCCC courses for employee
• Free access to the Gym on campus for all employees and dependents
• Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center
• And many more!

About JCCC:

Established in 1969 Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. Located in Overland Park Kansas JCCC has enjoyed a national reputation for educational excellence and student success for more than 50 years. Thats five decades dedicated to smaller class sizes more resources and a thriving campus culture not to mention our competitive tuition rates and extracurricular experiences that transcend the norm.

Mission: JCCC inspires learning to transform lives and strengthen communities.

Vision: JCCC will be an innovative leader in equitable student access learning and success.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

JCCC is an equal opportunity employer and equal access institution. JCCC does not discriminate on the basis of sex race color national origin ancestry disability age religion marital status parental status military status veteran status sexual orientation gender identity genetic information or other factors that cannot be lawfully considered in its programs and activities which includes employment and admissions in accordance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 the Equal Pay Act of 1963 the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 Executive Order 11246 Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Americans with Disabilities Act the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act the Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002 the Kansas Acts Against Discrimination and all other applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.

Inquiries concerning JCCCs compliance with its nondiscrimination policies (including Title IX Title VI and Section 504 inquiries) may be referred to a Title IX Coordinator () or Director of Human Resources or the Dean of Students and Learner Engagement at Johnson County Community College 12345 College Blvd Overland Park KS 66210 ; or to Office for Civil Rights Kansas City Office U.S. Department of Education One Petticoat Lane 1010 Walnut Street Suite 320 Kansas City MO 64106 Telephone: Facsimile: Email to: .

Disclosure:

If you need any assistance throughout the search process please reach out to the . In accordance with the college policy finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. Individual hiring departments at JCCC may elect to administer pre-employment tests which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process. Many departments require those selected for hire to submit a certified transcript for all degrees obtained. For full consideration applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the review date listed in posting.

Duties and responsibilities as required by business necessity may be updated at any time at the discretion of management. Scheduling shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time as required by business necessity.Scheduling shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time as required by business necessity.

If you are an applicant requesting assistance or a reasonable accommodation in the application process please contact the Office of Human Resources at or email .