Chief of Police Cal State Long Beach

Another Sources clientCalifornia State University Long Beach is recruiting aChief of Policeto join their team in Long Beach California. This is an onsite leadership position and relocationassistanceis available.

Heresa little about California State University Long Beach:

California State University Long Beach is part of the 23-campus California State University system and is committed to creating a safe welcoming environment where students faculty staff and visitors can learn work and engage with the university community.

The University Police Department plays an essential role in that experience. More than traditional law enforcement the departments work encompasses campus safety crime prevention emergency preparedness security community engagement and partnership across the university. The next Chief of Police will have the opportunity to lead this multifaceted operation while serving as a highly visible advisor and partner to university leadership and the broader campus community.

About this role:

Reporting to the Vice President of Administration and Finance the Chief of Police provides executive leadership and daily management forCal State Long Beachscomprehensive law enforcement and crime prevention programs. The Chief serves as the universitys senior advisor on law enforcement public safety emergency management risk mitigation regulatory compliance traffic management and crime prevention.

This is a role with significant reach across the institution. The Chief works closely with the President Vice President of Administration and Finance Student Affairs leadership campus executives the Chancellors Office regional law enforcement agencies community organizations and members of the public. The position also serves as a critical-incident commander during major emergencies and disasters and plays an active role in university governance and campus planning.

The Chief directly oversees leaders responsible for Field Services Support Services emergency operations and administrative services leading a team of approximately 35 sworn and non-sworn personnel. The Chief is accountable for ensuring the departments people policies resources training and operations meet professional legal CSU and campus standards.

Scope & Impact

• Provide executive leadership for University Police operations including Field Services Support Services Dispatch Communications crime prevention criminal investigations the K9 program traffic safety and enforcement facility security emergency preparedness training technology finance budget and human resources.

• Serve as a strategic public-safety advisor to the President Vice President of Administration and Finance and other university executives providing guidance on campus safety emergency management risk mitigation compliance and law enforcement operations.

• Lead the departments fiscal and administrative operationsestablishingbudgetprioritiesand responsibly managing resources in support of university and departmental goals.

• Serve as a trusted public-safety advisor and law enforcement partner to the CSU Chancellors Office and Chancellor including providing security services for Board of Trustees meetings and advising on related safety and security matters.

• Build andmaintainstrong working relationships with Chancellors Office leadership and staff reflecting CSULB University Polices broader responsibility within the CSU system.

• Maintain an effective policy and internal accountability framework regularly reviewing departmental practices and adapting operations in response to changes in legislation judicial review liability trends professional standards and CSU requirements.

• Ensure required reports and records aremaintainedfor federal and state agencies the CSU Chancellors Office and the university.

• Oversee departmental security operations and periodically evaluate practices to ensure alignment with applicable professional standards.

• Partner with the Office of Strategic Communications on public-safety matters and communications.

• Serve as critical-incident commander during major emergencies and disasters providing leadership during the response as well as after-action reporting recommendations and guidance.

• Build trusted relationships across the campus and surrounding community including government leaders regional law enforcement agencies community and neighborhood organizations and CSU leadership.

• Participate actively in university governance and committees including groups focused on behavioral intervention Clery compliance policy and campus planning and serve as an advisor to the Presidents Executive Cabinet.

• Serve as a key liaison to Student Affairs on sensitive student-related matters and help strengthen the partnership between University Police and the campus community.

• Develop educational and crime-prevention programming that empowers departments and employees to contribute to their own safety and security.

• Lead employee development and ensure University Police personnelmaintainrequired credentials training and professional standards.

• Provide direct supervision coaching and leadership to departmental personnel andestablishexpectations for ongoing training and professional development.

• Perform other responsibilities as assigned including fulfilling Campus Security Authority obligations under the Clery Act and applicable CSU requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in a related field.

• At least 10 years of progressively responsible law enforcement or public safety administration experience including seven years in a management capacity.

• Basic Intermediate Advanced Supervisory and Management certification from the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).

• Successful completion of a POST Executive Training Course or the ability to qualify for and complete the certificate/coursework requirements within the first year of employment.

• Thoroughunderstanding of relevant legal issues including legislation judicial review liability trends and local state and federal laws applicable to university law enforcement.

• Working knowledge across law enforcement operations facility security crime prevention criminal investigations training emergency preparedness traffic safety and enforcement and related safety standards.

• Understanding ofcrime awareness and reporting requirements including the Jeanne Clery Act and related provisions of the Higher Education Opportunity Act.

• Experience with budget and personnel administration including work within a collective bargaining environment.

• Strong executive administrative organizational interpersonal written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to communicate and build productive relationships within a culturally diverse university community and collaborate effectively with otherdepartmentand institutional leaders.

• Valid California drivers license and ability to meet applicable CSU driving requirements.

• Ability to qualify with a firearmin accordance withstate and departmental regulations.

• Ability to successfully complete the police background medical psychological and other screening requirements applicable to a sworn peace officer position under California law and POST requirements.

• Advanced or graduate-level education is highly desirable. Graduation from an advanced law enforcement leadership program such as the FBI National Academy or California POST Command College is also desirable as is experience with a university-based law enforcement agency or similarly complex organization.

Compensation & Benefits

Theanticipatedannual salary range for this position is$230000$250000. Relocationassistanceis available.

Why a Career with CSU is for You:

CSU Long Beach offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet you where you are atin life and typically adds 30-35% to your total compensation package.

• Emphasis onmaintaininga healthy work-life balance with ample PTO and flexibility which includes up to 24 vacation days per year (based on employee group/services)

• Enjoy the vibrant campus life with access to athletic and gym facilities renowned sporting events artist events and world-renowned speakers

• Numerous professional development opportunities to advance your career including tuitionassistancefor yourself.

• Three different retirement plans catered to fit your personal saving goals: CalPERS Retirement Plan 457 (b) Deferred Compensation Plan or 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plan (Similar to a 401k plan)

• Medical benefits tailored to support various life stages

Additional Information

This is a sworn peace officer position subject to California state hiring conditions under Section 1031 of the California Government Code and California POST requirements. The selection process includes applicable interview and pre-screening requirements a full background investigation and criminal history check financial records check medical examination drug testing and psychological examination.

A background check including a criminal records check must be completed satisfactorily before a candidate can be offered a position with the CSU.

The position isdesignatedunder the California State Universitys Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate willbe requiredto file applicable Conflict of Interest forms complete required ethics training andcomply withFair Political Practices Commission regulations.

The Chief also serves as a Campus Security Authority under the Clery Act and applicable CSU executive orders andis responsible forpromptly reporting qualifying crimes occurring within the universitys Clery geography.

Equal Employment Opportunity

California State University Long Beach are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitableenvironment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex gender identity sexual orientation national origin disability veteran status age or any other protected status under applicable law.

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