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Chief, Police Department

Chief, Police Department

Johnson County Community CollegeOverland Park, Kansas, US
18 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Position Summary :

Responsible for leadership and strategic direction of the Johnson County Community College (JCCC) Police Department, ensuring the safety and security of the campus community.

Required Qualifications :

  • Ten years of relevant experience
  • Two years of supervisory experience.
  • Bachelor's Degree.
  • Certification as Kansas-commissioned Police Officer.
  • Must qualify and certify with firearms, ASP baton, CPR, AED, First Aid and Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray.
  • Must obtain NIMS and ICS training certificates.

Preferred Qualifications :

  • Master's Degree.
  • Experience in Higher Education Setting.

    • To be considered for this position we will require an application, resume, and cover letter.

  • Unofficial transcripts are required for all Adjunct faculty and Faculty positions.

    • Position Details : Job duties include but are not limited to :

  • Direct the day-to-day operation of the JCCC Police Department, which provides service to the campus community 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Provide overall strategic direction across all law enforcement activities and Police Department services, including patrol, dispatch, investigations, crime prevention, emergency management, parking control / traffic enforcement, and crowd control for campus events.
  • Direct the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures while setting clear goals and objectives aligned with the JCCC's mission and values. Evaluate departmental performance and results to determine if objectives are being met.
  • Oversee resources and personnel, including hiring, promotions, evaluations, conflict resolution, discipline, and employee accountability. Oversee the recruitment and retention of a highly qualified workforce.
  • Coach and mentor Police Department staff members, supporting training, certification, and employee engagement efforts. Provide ongoing training and professional development opportunities for Police Department staff.
  • Serve as the JCCC representative on national, regional, state, county, and local committees related to campus police issues and public safety. Build relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members, partnering with stakeholders on shared crime prevention and awareness initiatives. Discuss ongoing issues and best practices in public safety and crime prevention. Implement policing strategies that enhance trust and collaboration within the community.
  • Represent the Police Department on JCCC committees, initiatives, and task forces. Serve as a resource and advisor to college leadership on matters related to campus safety. Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments on security and safety initiatives.
  • Ensure that systems are in place to effectively create and appropriately maintain department reports and records, supporting the accurate and timely completion of the Annual Security Report.
  • Administer federal, state, or local grants related to the Police Department, ensuring the funds are used in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the grant agreements. Identify and secure funding opportunities to enhance campus security.
  • Manage and oversee compliance with federal, state, and local laws and ordinances, JCCC policies, and department policies and procedures. Maintain up-to-date knowledge regarding changes and trends within law enforcement and security.
  • Develop, manage, and monitor the annual budget, ensuring cost-effective use of departmental resources. Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement strategies to optimize operational expenses. Minimize costs by eliminating redundancies, optimizing the utilization of resources, and maintaining high productivity levels.
  • Perform long-term strategic planning for future department needs, such as personnel, training, police equipment, vehicles, technology, programs, emerging trends, and mandates.
  • Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. Scheduling, shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.
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