Police Major - Emory Police Department

Emory University • Atlanta, GA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The Major at the Emory Police Department is a senior law enforcement leader responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and monitoring operations across multiple divisions. This includes emergency services, criminal investigations, information dissemination, and coordination of radio and telecommunications across university departments. The Major directly supervises captains, lieutenants, training and communications managers, and other management personnel, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations. This position also assists in identifying staffing and training needs, developing and implementing new programs, and ensuring that departmental policies, procedures, and operational goals are effectively executed.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• Eight years of law enforcement experience
• Three years of law enforcement experience as a Police Lieutenant or higher position with arrest authority
• Current certification by Georgia P.O.S.T. as a peace officer, or the ability to obtain certification within six months
• Able to meet background requirements
• Must have or be able to obtain a valid Georgia driver's license within 30 days from employment date
• An insurable driving record

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor's degree is preferred
• Experience in threat assessment
• Experience in multidisciplinary team collaboration
• Training in methodologies such as BTAM or WAVR-21 is highly desirable, particularly in a higher education environment

Responsibilities

• Manages departmental budgets by assisting in preparation, overseeing unit-level finances, developing controls, and ensuring accurate records for planning and audits.
• Authorizes departmental purchases, expenditures, and payroll, while reviewing proposals and publications to ensure alignment with departmental objectives.
• Ensures police vehicles are properly maintained, monitors background investigations for prospective officers, participates in hiring decisions, and manages special projects or assignments as directed by the Chief of Police.
• Serves as a key member of the department's threat assessment team, coordinating with multidisciplinary partners across the university to evaluate and mitigate potential risks.
• Supports the WAVR-21 threat assessment process, developing mitigation strategies, implementing response plans, and monitoring emerging threats.
• Acts as a liaison to external law enforcement agencies, university administration, and community stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and coordination.
• Participates in strategic planning, develops short- and long-term goals, and fosters professional growth through ongoing education and involvement in professional organizations.
• Performs other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees