What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief of Police position at Vets Hired?
About the job Chief of Police
Duties and Tasks :
- Support the mission and vision of the department and the College.
- Plans, organizes, and manages all functions and activities of the College Police Department, including patrol, investigations, and support services.
- Provide a full-service state law enforcement agency primarily responsible for the day-to-day safety and security of all students, faculty, staff, and visitors of the College.
- Develop and maintain crisis management programs and emergency response procedures.
- Coordinate with local first responders and emergency services.
- Prepare and manage the departments budget and resources.
- Oversee the department of 50 sworn officers, supported by non-sworn security personnel, and dispatchers, operating 24 hours a day and 365 days a year.
- Oversee the Office of Emergency Management and Safety to ensure compliance with and response to all emergencies, to include the operation of the Emergency Operations Center
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, as well as college regulations, including Clery compliance
- Establish and maintain professional standards for law enforcement officers.
- Foster cooperative working relationships with other college departments, local law enforcement agencies, and the public.
- Serve on all applicable college and campus level boards and committees.
Required Qualifications :
