Deputy Chief for Police Operations

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Washington Police Department is an accredited public safety department that provides for the overall safety and security of the campus community. UWPD’s responsibilities include deterring, reducing and solving crime; engaging in proactive crime prevention and problem-solving strategies; completing investigations for prosecution; dignitary protection; and handling large crowds such as NCAA football games and other athletic events, concerts and other activities. Reporting to Chief of Police, and operating with delegated authority, the Deputy Chief for Police Operations provides leadership and manages the department’s operations and functions to provide effective and efficient law enforcement and public safety services to the citizens of the University of Washington. This position is responsible for oversight of the Operations Division, which includes Patrol, Criminal Investigations, Security Services, and Quartermaster, and serves as liaison to external partners including SPD, WSP, FBI, Eastside Chiefs, King County Police Chiefs & Sheriffs, and Coalition of Small Police Agencies (CSPA). This position is also responsible for continuous enforcement of laws and ordinances, the protection of life and property, and the preservation of peace within the University community. This position is part of the senior leadership team for UWPD and, with the Deputy Chief for Police Administration, will assume command of the Department in the absence of the Chief of Police. Responsible for oversight of Patrol Operations (including direct management of two Lieutenants and Security Services Manager), which is charged with, continuous enforcement of laws and ordinances, the protection of life and property, and the preservation of peace within the University community, as well as planning for special events. This position works 100% onsite. This position is located at UW Police Department in a state-of-the-art building 3939 15th Ave NE. Applicants must be comfortable working in a police station environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Minimum ten (10) years’ experience in progressively responsible law enforcement work, including considerable experience in a supervisor capacity in supervision and administration.
Must be a State of Washington commissioned officer or able to obtain commission status within 12 months of employment.
Must show a demonstrated interest in self-improvement by taking advantage of educational opportunities in new laws and innovations in law enforcement.
Must possess a thorough knowledge of the principles and procedures of modern police science and administration.
Must possess a thorough knowledge of all applicable local, state and federal laws.
Must possess demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, assign and supervise the work of a large number of subordinates engaged in a variety of police and related activities
Demonstrated ability to adapt to change with ease and readily identify creative alternative solutions.
Ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with the public, city officials, governmental authorities and employees.
Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals both written and verbally.
Valid driver’s license
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of comprehensive background investigation.
All candidates will complete a thorough background investigation, including Polygraph Examination, Psychological Evaluation, Fingerprinting, Drug Screen and Medical Examination.
No felony convictions and no pattern of misdemeanor convictions that could compromise access to confidential records.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree desired
Graduate of the FBI National Academy or similar type executive training program
Experience in university policing
Knowledge of Clery and Title IX

Responsibilities

Plans, directs and manages the Operations Division to include Patrol, Criminal Investigations, Security Services, and Quartermaster; oversees the planning, scheduling and assigning of work within Patrol Operations, including supervising planning and operational logistics for large scale Special Events; oversees the Security Operations Center (SOC) and security camera proposals on campus property.
In partnership with the Deputy Chief for Operations, provides leadership and management oversight for the entire department in the absence of the Chief of Police.
Evaluates subordinate performance; participates in personnel actions such as appointments, promotions, demotions, discipline and scheduling; reviews crime trends; directs the development of personnel assigned to the Operations Division, including supervision of education and training of department personnel.
Reviews Department policies and procedures and develops, recommends, implements methods, systems, and tools to increase Department efficiency.
Assists with community outreach efforts and special projects; serves designated Public Information Officer (PIO) and coordinates press releases as needed in collaboration with the other members of the Command Staff and Division of Strategic & Crisis Communications; fosters communications and cooperation with other law enforcement agencies, departments and personnel.
Facilitates (with the Crime Analyst) information and statistics used in the creation of weekly, monthly and annual reports with an emphasis on supporting the department’s mission statement, policies and procedures and organizational assessment and improvement, and direction of policing services to address problem areas identified in the statistical analytics.
Monitors department police operational matters by attending various meetings, serving on committees, and observational review of subordinates; regularly review the schedules, timesheets, criminal reports, operational reports and other department activity reports for quality and approval.
Participates in administrative On-Call rotation and respond to scenes of major crimes, emergency situations or other critical incidents, providing support or direction of activities as necessary.
Oversees and coordinates special projects and other duties as assigned, to include review use of force investigations, review complaints involving department members, and review collision investigations involving department members.