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Chief, Police Department

Chief, Police Department

InsideHigherEdOverland Park, Kansas
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Johnson County Community College

Position, Department : Chief of Police Department, Operations

Type of Position : Full-time Salaried, Exempt

Work Schedule, Hours per week : Varies depending on department needs, 40 hours per week

Pay Range : Determined based on relevant years of work experience.

Benefits Category : Full-time Benefits

  • Candidate review will begin July 7, 2025

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.
  • About JCCC : Established in 1969, Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, JCCC has enjoyed a national reputation for educational excellence and student success for more than 50 years. That's five decades dedicated to smaller class sizes, more resources and a thriving campus culture - not to mention our competitive tuition rates and extracurricular experiences that transcend the norm.

    Equal Employment Opportunity : JCCC provides equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals. JCCC does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, religion, marital status, parental status, military status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other factors that cannot be lawfully considered in its programs and activities, which includes employment and admissions, in accordance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Executive Order 11246, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, the Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002, the Kansas Acts Against Discrimination and all other applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.

    Inquiries concerning JCCC's compliance with its nondiscrimination policies (including Title IX, Title VI and Section 504 inquiries) may be referred to a Title IX Coordinator ( TitleIX@jccc.edu ), or Director of Human Resources, or the Dean of Students and Learner Engagement at Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66210, 913-469-8500; or to Office for Civil Rights, Kansas City Office, U.S. Department of Education, One Petticoat Lane, 1010 Walnut Street, Suite 320, Kansas City, MO 64106, Telephone : 816-268-0550,Facsimile : 816-268-0559, Email to : OCR.KansasCity@ed.gov .

    Disclosure : If you need any assistance throughout the search process, please reach out to the HR Generalist for this position. In accordance with the college policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. Individual hiring departments at JCCC may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection / hiring process. Many departments require those selected for hire to submit a certified transcript for all degrees obtained. For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the review date listed in posting.

    If you are an applicant requesting assistance or a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 913-469-3877, or email HR@jccc.edu .

    To apply, please visit : https : / / careers.jccc.edu / en-us / job / 497346 / chief-police-department

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