Assistant Chief University Police

The University of Texas at Arlington Portal•Arlington, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Chief University Police assists the Chief of Police in the leadership, management and operation of the Police Department; assists in the development, administration, coordination and implementation of departmental policies, procedures and activities. Serves as a Campus Security Authority as defined by the Disclosure of Campus Security Police and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). Responsible for coordinating the objectives of the administration of the Police Department and the law enforcement and security efforts within the areas under the control and jurisdiction of the University of Texas System. Assists the Chief of Police in commanding the day-to-day operations of the Police Department. Understands University of Texas System Policy 170 – Oversight for Law Enforcement and Security for the University of Texas System, ODOP Policy 104 – Law Enforcement Authority and ODOP Policy 105 – Jurisdiction of a University of Texas System Police Officer. Possesses the ability and willingness to discharge the responsibilities and obligations of a Texas peace officer.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or related field from an accredited college or university.
Texas Peace Officer license and a Master Peace Officer certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
Ten years of increasingly responsible broad based experience as a commissioned police officer with a recognized law enforcement agency, with four years of management and command-level responsibility.
Be able to maintain a Peace Officer Commission, issued by The University of Texas System, and a valid Texas Driver’s License not subject to suspension.
Remain eligible to drive a University owned or leased motor vehicle as outlined in UTA Procedure 8-6.
Meet certain prerequisites established by the Director of Police, the Board of Regents, and the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement concerning age requirements and physical, mental, and educational standards.
Possess and maintain the physical and mental capabilities to properly carry out responsibilities and duties as a commissioned police officer of The University of Texas System Police.

Nice To Haves

Completion of an advanced police management and leadership training such as the FBI National Academy, PERF’s Senior Management Institute for Police or a State Law Enforcement Command College, Southern Police Institute, Northwestern Command College, Naval Post Graduate School, Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas, or IACLEA Executive Development Course.
Master’s degree in Criminal Justice or related field.
Five (5) years of major command responsibility as a Police Lieutenant or Captain or above.
Within the UTSP , persons holding the title of Deputy Chief of Police, Captain, or Lieutenant, or the equivalent, are eligible to apply.
Experience and knowledge in the areas of event management, homeland security, risk management, emergency management, executive protection and physical security.
A working knowledge of the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security and Campus Crime Statistics Act, and Title IX.

Responsibilities

Develops and implements goals, objectives, policies and procedures for the department and work units assigned; evaluates and modifies, as required, programs, activities, policies, procedures, rules, orders and regulations to ensure compliance with the university’s and department’s mission, goals, objectives, core values, Board of Regents Rules, U.T. System Police policies, university operating procedures, department policies and general law.
Assists in ensuring that the university police department is in compliance with the requirements established in ODOP Policy 107 – Inspection and Staff Assistance Program.
Interpret and apply applicable Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations.
Assists in developing the departmental budget and provides administrative guidance for the control of budget expenditures.
Reviews and directs assigned fiscal, equipment and human resources activities and services.
Leads and manages employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Management and leadership responsibilities include recruiting, interviewing, hiring, developing and training employees; planning/assigning/directing their work; appraising employee performance; rewarding and motivating employees; and addressing employee complaints/performance issues and resolving problems.
Conducts, directs and reviews investigations of officer and staff misconduct within the police department and makes disciplinary action recommendations to the Chief of Police.
Directs the preparation of a variety of records and reports relating to departmental activities; prepares, reviews and presents clear, concise, accurate and error free reports and other necessary correspondence; reviews and evaluates reports and other documents submitted by subordinate personnel.
Designs and implements operational, technical and administrative methods and programs for university law enforcement functions to include (but not limited to) community and problem oriented policing, crime prevention, criminal and administrative investigations, patrol operations, traffic control, public safety, tactical response to critical events incident command, risk mitigation, threat assessment and abatement, special event management, dignitary protection, dispatch operations, emergency management, Clery and Title IX compliance, accreditation, victim assistance, property and evidence, recruiting and personnel, training, physical and human asset security, key control, public relations, inventory control, technology management.
Directs and manages the application of advanced and innovative concepts and best practices in campus law enforcement to achieve objectives and continuously improve performance.
Develops new and innovative approaches to problem solving.
Identifies and resolves challenging public safety and university community concerns, and human relations problems.
Controls and commands major investigations, emergency management situations and large university special events.
Performs risk and threat management assessments and develops related preparedness, response and mitigation guidance.
Responds to incident scenes.
Represents the Chief of Police at meetings, conferences and other public functions; acts, as directed, as media spokesperson for the police department.
Assumes command of the police department in the absence of the Chief.
Participates in professional organizations and on a variety of boards, commissions and committees.
Coordinates law enforcement activities with internal partners, other law enforcement agencies, and other organizations.
Designs, coordinates, organizes and mobilizes the efforts of the university community to help achieve the department’s mission, goals and objectives.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, especially other members of the department and university.
Other functions as assigned.