APPLICATION LINK: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/nwmissouri/jobs/4459053/chief-of-university-police-university-police-department
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION Salary
Negotiable
Location
Northwest–Maryville campus in Maryville, MO
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
400290
Department
University Police Department
Opening Date
04/05/2024
PRIMARY DUTY:
The Chief of Police is the administrative leader of the University Police Department and Emergency Management. The Chief will refine and implement new initiatives, services and training opportunities while also developing stronger and positive relationships with students, employees and departments across campus. This position will lead a strategic, thoughtful and holistic transformation of policing, safety and emergency management, ultimately resulting in enhanced community-oriented policing practices, strengthened student engagement, build deeper campus partnerships, implement innovative updates to services, improve communication, accountability and transparency.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:. Provide strategic leadership and institutional oversight for all operations to include: general policing, campus site security, emergency response, both physical and electronic security systems and technologies, parking services, records management and event supportProvides leadership in developing an implementing departmental mission, vision, and values that support the institutional efforts and goalsCoordinates and fosters relationships with City, County, State, and Federal law enforcement agencies. Serves as the primary campus contact with these agencies in support of our campus communityDirects and trains University Police staff in response to emergency events or similar incidents and acts as on-scene incident commanderDevelops, implements, and manages departmental policies, procedures, budgets and all personnel mattersEnsures that both the University Police staff and the campus community are offered and obtain the necessary training, table top excises, and drills in order to foster a safe and secure campusTrack and record actions regarding issues of diversity, equity and inclusion while infusing these values into the ethos of their staff/departmentPossess knowledge, interpretation and application of Clery and the collection of applicable crime statistics. Publish all local, state, and federal required reportsAbility to analyze stressful situations, conduct threat assessments and serve on interdisciplinary teamsExpertise in state-of-the-art law enforcement practices, including the use of new technologies, and experience in the delivery of law enforcement services within a diverse communityDemonstrate collaboration and relationship-building skills and the ability to generate consensus and credibility throughout campus; possess a reputation for honesty, candor, and high ethical conduct and demonstrate outstanding professional and personal integrityAbility to select, develop, and motivate staff and to lead in an environment that encourages teamwork; possess the skills to advise, coach, and mentor staff effectively on leadership, training, and safetyAbility to be an effective facilitator who can lead critical analysis of existing and future processes and can assist those involved in formulating recommendations for improvement without alienating othersEnforce University polices, municipal, state, and federal laws and statues.All other duties as assigned MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: BS or BA degree
Certification/License: Must have a Missouri Peace Officer Certification or Peace Officers Certification
from a compact state, or ability to achieve within 60 days of start date, ICS 100, 200, 300, 400,
Experience: 10 years' experience in law enforcement/safety and security and/or as an emergency
first-responder, 3 years supervisory experience
Skills: Ability to receive an maintain a Missouri Driver's License and successfully complete a criminal
background check
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Master's Degree or FBI National Academy Graduate or Northwestern School of Police
Staff & Command
Certification/License: Must have a Missouri Peace Officer Certification or a Peace officers
Certification from a compact state, ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, Certified Emergency Manager and
Threat Assessment Certified
Experience: 10 years' experience as a law enforcement officer, campus law enforcement/security
experience, 5 years supervisory experience, experience working within a higher education institution
Skills: Ability to receive and maintain a Missouri Driver's License and successfully complete a criminal
background check
WORKING CONDITIONS: Works outdoors/indoors during inclement weather including nights, weekends and holidays
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:All police personnel
EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS USED: Operates office equipment, specialized law enforcement equipment, radios, police vehicles, weapons, etc…
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Primary functions require physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include running, walking, crouching, or crawling during emergency operations. Moving equipment, climbing stairs/ladders, walking, standing or sitting for extended periods of time.
COMMUNITY:Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, Missouri, a community of 12,000 with a diverse economy and a strong industrial base. Maryville is located 45 miles north of St. Joseph, Missouri, 90 miles north of Kansas City, Missouri, and 110 miles southeast of Omaha, Nebraska. For more information visit the city's website at www.maryville.org.
UNIVERSITY:With an enrollment of about 10,000 students, Northwest is a coeducational, primarily residential four-year university that offers a broad range of undergraduate and selected graduate programs on its Maryville campus as well as its Northwest-Kansas City location at the Northland Innovation Center and through Northwest Online.
Founded in 1905 and ranked by U.S. News and World Report among the top public regional universities in the Midwest, Northwest places a high emphasis on profession-based learning to help graduates get a jump start on their careers. Students have opportunities to build their résumés with experiences on campus in nearly every area of study, including the Horace Mann Laboratory School, National Public Radio affiliate KXCV, the R.T. Wright Farm, Mozingo Outdoor Education Recreation Area and Knacktive, a student-driven integrated digital marketing communications agency.
The University is a national model for student success and career placement. In addition, 97 percent of Northwest bachelor's degree earners and 99 percent of master's degree earners secure employment or continue their education within six months of graduation, according to the most recent data.
Furthermore, its vibrant and diverse learning community offers more than 150 student organizations, and textbooks and a laptop are included in tuition, which is among the lowest in the nation, saving students an estimated $6,800 over four years. Northwest also offers 1,200 student employment positions, allowing students to build professional skills through its internationally benchmarked student employment program. Designated the Missouri Arboretum, the Northwest campus was named one of the "50 Most Amazing University Botanical Gardens and Arboretums in the U.S."
For more information about Northwest and its performance, visit www.nwmissouri.edu.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:Until filled
DATE AVAILABLE:Immediately
TO APPLY:Please fill out a Northwest application online by clicking https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/nwmissourito reach our employment opportunities listing. You will also need to submit a cover letter, resume, and the contact information for three references in order for your application materials to be complete. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at or email more information.
Agency
Northwest Missouri State University
Address
800 University Drive
Maryville, Missouri, 64468
Phone Website
http://www.nwmissouri.edu
Northwest Missouri State University https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/nwmissouri/jobs/4459053/chief-of-university-police-university-police-department
