Deputy Chief

Kansas City Kansas Community College•Kansas City, KS

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Serve as second in command of the KCKCC Police Department. Assist the Chief of Police on matters relating to public safety and law enforcement in accordance with board policies, federal, state, and local laws, statutes, and regulations.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of Kansas Criminal and traffic statutes.
Thorough knowledge of both College and Departmental policies and procedures.
Knowledge of campus buildings and grounds.
Operational knowledge of report writing, computer-aided dispatch, fire, camera, and door access computer systems used by College Police
Observational skills sufficient to detect crimes in progress and apprehend offenders with physical fitness necessary to safely affect arrests.
Knowledge of appropriate first responder procedures to properly respond to and deal with criminal activity and natural disasters, including fires, tornado, and other events that threaten the campus community.
Must possess the qualifications needed to obtain a state certification; preference will be given to applicants possessing state certification currently.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding Law Enforcement and College information.
Ability to manage department operations.
Ability to manage, evaluate, and train police sergeants.
Knowledge and ability to develop and maintain police department policies.
Knowledge of police department budgets.
Ability to manage card access, camera, and fire alarm systems.
Supervise college locksmith/security tech.
Ability to manage police department fleet vehicles.
Ability to work with other departments and coordinate.
Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, law enforcement or related field.
Fifteen (15) years of full-time experience in law enforcement, with preference for a wide variety of police experience including but not limited to uniform patrol, community oriented policing, criminal investigations, police tactics, policy development, budgeting, strategic planning, emergency management and incident command in an urban and/or diverse suburban or college setting.
Must have ten (10) years of progressive supervisory experience beyond first-line supervisor.
Police Officer Standards and Training Certification (POST “A”) required.
Must be commissioned in the state of Kansas.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in criminal justice, law enforcement, or related field.
Twenty (20) years of full-time experience in law enforcement.
Experience with multicultural populations .
Knowledge of a higher educational system, especially a community college atmosphere.
Knowledge of courtroom procedures and laws.

Responsibilities

Protecting the safety and property of students, faculty, and staff.
Manage the operation of proper training of law enforcement and public safety personnel and ensure individual compliance with State licensing requirements.
Manage department expenditures, ensuring that all funds and recordkeeping are in compliance with college policies and procedures.
Oversee and manage the schedule for all law enforcement and public safety personnel.
Recommend additions and revisions to board policies regarding safety and security.
Oversee and manage security-related equipment such as CCTV, walkie-talkies, flashlights, batons, handcuffs, fire and burglar alarms, and other video, safety, and protective equipment.
Maintain log and summary information to compile reports and notifications as required by the Clery Act.
Implement and oversee enforcement of established procedures when responding to emergencies and contact emergency agencies, as necessary.
Provide assistance in the event of an emergency or natural disaster; first aid assistance as needed for both employees and visitors.
Maintain and develop open lines of communication with the college community for the promotion, function, and improvement of safety, security, and parking programs.
Directs the operations of the communications center, all public safety radio systems, fire and security alarms, all emergency telephones, all department records and law enforcement reports, management systems, and computer-aided dispatch systems.
Provide ongoing coordination and communication between the college and area law enforcement agencies.
Coordinate first response activities with local emergency agencies and college administration.
Oversee the conduct of all initial and follow-up investigations of potential criminal violations to ensure completeness, professionalism, and conformance with constitutional mandates and recognized professional standards.
Oversee the development and implementation of regularly scheduled all-hazard emergency response training exercises for all KCKCC facilities, personnel, and students.
Manage the inventory of college-owned motor vehicles.
Develop and maintain policies and procedures for the use of district motor vehicles.
Keep current in his/her area(s) of responsibility, including a full understanding of all federal, state, and local law enforcement, public safety, and emergency compliance requirements and best practices.
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.