Chief of Department of Public Safety/University of New Orleans Police

University of New Orleans-posted 4 months ago
Full-time
New Orleans, LA
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Under the administrative direction of the Vice President for Finance and Administration, the Chief of Campus Police and Safety plans, organizes, manages, coordinates and directs provides administrative direction and oversight for all function and activities of the Campus Police Department, including safety, patrol, parking enforcement, and investigations in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local regulations. With a community-oriented focus, the Chief plans and coordinates emergency preparedness and emergency response for the campus. The position requires night and weekend work. The Chief of Police coordinates with other University departments, divisions, outside agencies, student organizations and the public; fosters cooperative working relationships among university departments and with intergovernmental and regulatory agencies and various public and private groups; provides highly responsible and complex professional assistance to the Vice President, administrative services in areas of expertise.

  • Assumes responsibility for all services and activities of the Campus Police Department including safety, security and policing of main campus, east campus, and other campuses and facilities existing or added to the University of New Orleans in the future.
  • Oversight of security at all campus events, securing of campus and buildings at all times including weekends and holidays and oversight of budgets and operational programming of department.
  • Enforces and oversees enforcement of applicable laws on premises; identifies violators, issues warnings and citations, initiates student disciplinary proceedings and/or makes arrests as warranted; coordinates with external law enforcement agencies regarding responsibilities and responses.
  • Maintain liaison with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies.
  • Develop long and short-range plans for campus security and prepare studies and reports; analyze activities and developments pertaining to areas of police responsibility.
  • Develop cooperative relationships with all other universities, in the state, relative to regular police training, disaster response and handling of legislative matters affecting the operation and safety of university campuses.
  • Coordinate these efforts with all university campuses and develop a plan for regular training of all University of New Orleans Police officers.
  • Ensure that all UNOPD officers are continually trained according to accepted standards and practices for police.
  • In cooperation with the Vice President for Finance and Administration and the President, review and comment on all pending legislation affecting the operation of the UNOPD.
  • Coordinate hurricane and other disaster response including interfacing with the Office of Emergency Preparedness, National Guard, New Orleans Police Department, Homeland Security and other agencies necessary to a comprehensive disaster plan.
  • Maintain security of the main and east campuses before, during and after a hurricane or other disaster and ensure all buildings are clear prior to the return to normal operation.
  • Coordinate the campus response to all disasters and ensure cooperation with and coordination of National Guard, New Orleans Police Department and other agencies seeking to secure the campus.
  • Oversight of university emergency response plan in regard to active shooter and shelter in place procedures.
  • Provide oversight and coordination of laboratory safety, vehicular and pedestrian safety and general campus safety efforts, oversee the efforts of the Safety Officer and all safety personnel, ensure university compliance with all laws, codes and ordinances relating to safety and cooperate with all federal, state and local agencies relating to or governing safety.
  • Other duties and responsibilities as required by the Vice President for Finance and Administration and the President.
  • Bachelor degree in criminal justice or related field from an accredited university with major coursework in law enforcement, police science, criminology and criminal justice.
  • Demonstrated sensitivity, knowledge, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of the students we serve and sensitivity to and knowledge and understanding of groups historically underrepresented, and groups who may have experienced discrimination.
  • Five years of increasingly responsible law enforcement experience including two years of administrative and supervisory experience; preferably with an institution of higher education.
  • Possession of valid driver’s licenses with a good driving record; maintain a good driving record throughout employment.
  • Possession of, or ability to obtain, a CPR and First Aid Certificate issued by the American Red Cross or equivalent agency.
  • Advanced degree.
  • Experience in an institution of higher education.
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