Assistant Chief of Police

University of California, Irvine•Irvine, CA

23h

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Chief of Police, the Assistant Chief of Police provides executive-level leadership and manages the daily operations of the University of California, Irvine Police Department. The role holds command authority over a full-service law enforcement agency serving a multi-site jurisdiction that includes a major university campus, UCI Health facilities, and a Museum of Art across multiple cities and jurisdictions. The Assistant Chief plans, directs, and evaluates departmental programs and operations and assumes full command authority in the Chief of Police’s absence. This senior command position requires independent judgment, strategic leadership, and administrative and budget expertise. The Assistant Chief helps shape department policy, manages fiscal and human resources, fosters community trust, and ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and University of California policies.

Requirements

Thorough experience performing all aspects of police officer, sergeant, and lieutenant of police functions.
Thorough knowledge of laws, regulations, and University policies regarding public safety and law enforcement.
Thorough knowledge of modern policing issues, philosophies, practices, and trends in a university environment, and of law enforcement management theory and administrative standards.
Thorough knowledge of budgeting and financial practices applicable to law enforcement in a university environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication, sound judgment, decisive action, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to independently manage a large, complex organization with multiple priorities and limited resources.
Ability to coordinate the ongoing deployment of employees and resources and to supervise and train staff.
Ability to operate computers and other relevant or specialized technology.
Excellent knowledge of the use and legal application of firearms and other police weapons, equipment, or tools.
Excellent knowledge of California P.O.S.T. requirements, regulations, training standards, and professional certification programs.
Excellent knowledge of risk management, critical incident management, emergency preparedness, and organizational continuity.
Experience as a Custodian of Records and responding to and managing Public Records Act requests.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with major coursework in criminal justice, police science, public administration, business administration, organizational leadership, or a closely related field.
Ability to complete other training or prerequisites required by regulation, law, or policy.
Valid California driver's license at appointment; must meet applicable driving-record requirements and enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.
California P.O.S.T. Management Certificate or equivalent at the time of application.
8–10 years of progressively responsible professional law enforcement experience, including 3–5 years of command or management experience.
At least 10 years of relevant experience and at least 8 years of management experience.
Currently working or have worked as a peace officer within the last two years under California Penal Code section 830.1, 830.2, or an equivalent provision at the time of application.
Successfully complete required background, medical, psychological, and other pre-employment examinations.
Experience must demonstrate increasing responsibility for administration, supervision, management, and leadership of a law enforcement organization.
Maintain firearms qualifications and other required peace officer qualifications.
Provide proof of work authorization.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in public administration, emergency management, criminal justice, organizational leadership, or a closely related field.
Completion of an advanced law enforcement executive leadership program, such as California POST Command College, FBI National Academy, or Senior Management Institute for Police (SMIP).
Experience providing law enforcement and public safety services in a medical center environment.
Experience with IACLEA accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

Provide executive leadership and manage the daily operations of the University of California, Irvine Police Department.
Exercise command authority over the department's multi-site law enforcement jurisdiction.
Plan, direct, and evaluate departmental programs and operations.
Assume full command authority in the absence of the Chief of Police.
Help shape department policy and manage fiscal and human resources.
Foster community trust and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and University of California policies.
Supervise and train staff and coordinate the deployment of employees and resources.
Represent the police department in an official capacity.