Chief of University Police

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The Chief of Campus Police ensures that faculty, staff, students, and visitors at MSSU are safe and successful by performing the following duties.

Provides leadership in maintaining a safe and secure campus environment.

Ensures timely and effective communication with key campus stakeholders, including supervisor, university administration, faculty, and staff. Maintains open lines of communication to facilitate collaboration during incidents, emergencies, and daily operations, fostering a shared commitment to campus safety and aligning with institutional priorities.

Manages the operations of the University Police Department and collaborates with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to ensure coordinated efforts in campus security and emergency response.

Develops, implements, and evaluates departmental policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with university goals, best practices, and legal requirements in law enforcement and campus safety.

Oversees and provides direction to University Police officers and sergeant(s), ensuring professional conduct, effective performance, and adherence to departmental and legal standards.

Manages the scheduling of officers to maintain optimal campus coverage.

Oversees officer training programs, ensuring readiness and professional development in areas such as campus-specific law enforcement and crisis response.

Supervises dispatch operations, ensuring dispatcher(s) are properly scheduled and trained to coordinate law enforcement responses effectively and maintain clear communication during incidents.

Ensures the efficient and thorough execution of all criminal investigations. Reviews reports, manages arrests, and coordinates the submission of cases to the prosecutor’s office for legal adjudication. Ensures all reports are forwarded to campus stakeholders on a consistent basis.

Facilitates joint training exercises and initiatives with local and regional law enforcement agencies, enhancing interagency cooperation and preparedness for large-scale incidents.

Oversees the department’s financial operations, including budgeting, procurement, and resource allocation. Prepares and reviews grant applications to secure funding for departmental needs and technological advancements.

Develops and manages firearms training programs, ensuring officers meet safety and qualification standards. Conducts remedial sessions for officers as necessary to maintain compliance with safety protocols.

Collaborates with university administration in the development of policies related to parking management, traffic flow, campus lighting, fire safety, and hazardous materials removal, ensuring a safe campus infrastructure.

Performs other related duties as required.

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Criminal Justice or related field is required. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of five years of experience in law enforcement, safety, security, or related field, with experience in a supervisory capacity including personnel management.
• Police Administration Training certification required. FBI Range Master Course, Administrative Officer's Course, and National Incident Command Administration Training preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge and successful experience, obtained from a combination of formal education and work/life experience to include, but not limited to:
  Severe Weather Events, Active Shooter, Abductions, and other unforeseen circumstances.
• The employee must maintain all the continuing education requirements to remain POST certified as a condition of continued employment. If not currently certified, certification of successful completion must be secured within three (3) months of employment.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and be able to meet the University’s insurance…