Chief of Police and Director of Public Safety

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Reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Administration, the Director of Public Safety and Chief of Police leads a full-service CALEA-accredited Department of Police and Public Safety handling law enforcement and investigation of all crimes, Clery Act requirements, and parking regulation and enforcement.

The NCCU Chief of Police and Director of Public Safety organizes, directs, and supervises the day-to-day activities of the on-going comprehensive campus police and public safety programs on campus, for a total of 2,286,194 million square feet of facilities in over 65 buildings. The Chief of Police is responsible for ensuring university security/safety and protection programs, including crime prevention, campus patrol, investigations, crime reporting and case management, and parking operations are effectively led and managed. The Chief is also responsible for administrating the University's compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) of 1998 and its requirements. In addition to the Chief, the department has 29 sworn officers, 12 security officers, nine police telecommunicators, two university switchboard operators, the Cleary Coordinator, and up to seven administrative staff (including parking operations).

Thorough understanding of, and how to properly apply and enforce, North Carolina General Statutes related to criminal, traffic, and other applicable laws.

* Intimate understanding and use of investigative techniques and case preparation, and standard law enforcement equipment.
* Ability to interpret new laws, ordinances, rules, and policies
for university leadership and staff, and relate them to the operations and requirements of public higher education institutional context.
* Proficiency in monitoring threat assessments, administrative actions, and major criminal investigations for compliance with legal procedures and organization policies.
* Expertise in examining and applying appropriate responses to critical incidents, to include compliance with all applicable policies and procedures.
* Experience with and knowledgeable of the requirements of the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Crime Statistics Act {Clery Act) of 1998.
* Understanding of higher education and HBCU culture and how a police and public safety department supports and operates within public higher education institutions.

Planning and Organizing Operations:
* Highly competent in identifying current and future issues facing the areas of public safety and security, and skilled at establishing and committing to courses of action to accomplish strategic goals.
* Adept at developing plans and procedures to accomplish mid-range (fiscal year(s)) and short-range goals and assignments within available resources.
* Extensive experience arranging and assigning work to use resources effectively and coordinating administrative and technical services.
* Proficient and highly experienced in establishing operating standards and procedures to comply with state and federal rules and regulations and organizational policies.

Business Administration and Human Resources Management:
* Adept at evaluating and allocating resources, planning procurement, and conducting oversight of budgets and contracts to ensure fiscal stability of the organization.
* Proficient in the recruitment, selection and development, coaching, counseling, disciplining, and evaluation of employees.
* Experienced in planning and supporting the training and development of employees and retaining a diverse workforce of security and administrative professionals.

Communications and Public Relations:
* Proficient in oral and written communications to carryout out the Chief of Police's duties and responsibilities.
* Ability to effectively communicate with staff through interpersonal
interactions and written documentation, and to provide positive and motivational leadership to security professionals.
* Experience developing and maintaining effective relationships with local and State law enforcement agencies and the media.
* Proficient in building and maintaining a positive image of public safety operations and to effectively manage situations affecting public relations.
* Skilled in preparing and presenting relevant information and briefings to various internal and external audiences and stakeholders on behalf of the organization.
* Models honest and high ethical conduct in words and actions.

A Bachelor's degree with at least 7 years of command law enforcement experience. A Master's degree in public administration or criminal justice is strongly preferred, and high-level management / supervision training (e.g., AOMP, FBI-NA, LEEP) is preferred.

Should possess broad experience in all areas of a police department including patrol, crime prevention, criminal investigation, and administration with an established successful record of effectively managing the activities and functions of a police department. Experience in a higher education public safety or campus police department is preferred.

Must have completed a Basic Law Enforcement Training Course with current certification as a law enforcement officer by his/her respective state (or with no more than a one-year break in full-time sworn service at time of appointment).

Please note that North Carolina law does not recognize nor have a reciprocal relationship with Federal law enforcement certification.

Must possess a valid North Carolina Driver's License within 30 days of hire date. Successful completion of a background investigation per requirements of the State of North Carolina. Successful completion of a psychological examination, medical examination, and drug screening prior to employment as required by the State of North Carolina.

Consistent with the policy of the State of North Carolina, North Carolina Central University ( NCCU) reaffirms that it has been, and will continue to be, the policy of this University to be an equal opportunity employer. North Carolina Central University is committed to providing educational opportunities and prohibits discrimination against students, applicants, employees, or visitors based on race, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Any individual alleging discrimination based on sexual orientation cannot grieve beyond the University's internal grievance process. In keeping with this policy, and to further the principle of equal opportunity, all other personnel matters such as recruitment, selection, hiring, promotion, compensation, performance appraisal, disciplinary actions, benefits, transfers, separations, reduction in force, grievance procedures, company-sponsored training, education, tuition assistance, and social and recreational programs will also continue to be administered in accordance with this policy.

* Organizes, directs, and supervises the day-to-day activities of the on-going comprehensive NCCU police and public safety programs.
* Effectively leads, advises, coaches, and mentors staff and all assigned officers and non-sworn personnel.
* Develops and implements the department's strategic goals and objectives and oversees implementation of shorter-range activities to meet those goals.
* Establishes effective crime prevention, protection, patrol and investigation programs.
* Assists in the preparation and execution of the department's annual operating budgets.
* Implements and monitors department policies and procedures in accordance with current professional standards.
* Establishes and maintains effective and collaborative working relationships with other NCCU departments and student organizations to promote department objectives and NCCU strategic goals and mission.
* Maintains and implements mutual aid agreements and positive working relationships with other state and local law enforcement agencies.
* Complies with legislation requirements related to campus crime and law enforcement, including the preparation, review and distribution of an Annual Security Report as directed by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) of 1998.
* Participation in public relations activities and community events in order to increase public awareness of the NCCU police department and form strategic partnerships with the broader community.

* Manages and implements all administrative, operational, and financial responsibilities of the department, including the supervision of the University's sworn and non-sworn police and public safety officers.
* With departmental leadership, plans and schedules the work of officers and other staff to ensure adequacy staffing and campus police coverage, as well as proper distribution of assignments.
* Ensures continuous training and improvement programs for all sworn and nonsworn staff, especially all training requirements to retain required sworn officer certifications.

As needed, collaborate and advise university leadership on security and other related topics. Duties could include participation in Board of Trustee preparations and/or proceedings, Executive Cabinet meetings, university and UNC System conferences, and other internal or partner gatherings.