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University of North Carolina School of the Arts
Salem, NC | Full Time
$74k-104k (estimate)
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University of North Carolina School of the Arts is Hiring a Chief of Police Near Salem, NC
Full/Part Time
Full-time
School/Department Information
The University of North Carolina School of the Arts is the nation’s first public arts conservatory, one of 17 constituent campuses in the University of North Carolina System, and home to some of the top-ranked professional artistic training programs in the world. The unique premise upon which this institution was founded came under the initiative of former Governor Terry Sanford, and ultimately it was established by the N.C. General Assembly. It opened in Winston-Salem in 1965, and in 1972 the Institution was integrated into the University of North Carolina system.
The University of North Carolina School of the Arts provides gifted emerging artists with the experience, knowledge, and skills needed to excel in their artistic disciplines and in their professional and personal lives, and it serves and enriches the cultural and economic prosperity of the people of North Carolina and the nation. UNCSA is the state’s unique professional school for the performing, visual, and moving image arts, training students at the high school, undergraduate, and master’s levels for professional careers in the arts.
Primary Description of Work
Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration, the Chief is a sworn, armed law enforcement officer and provides administrative and supervisory oversight of the Police and Public Safety Department. The Department’s law enforcement responsibilities are established, legally organized, and authorized by N.C. General Statute 116, and their jurisdiction extends to all property owned or leased by the University and that portion of any public road or highway passing through or immediately adjoining such property, wherever located. The Police and Public Safety department is responsible for law enforcement, emergency first response, community policing, security escorts, parking, motorist assists, educational presentations, and special event services, among other duties on the campus of UNC School of the Arts.
University of North Carolina School of the Arts is seeking a Chief of Police who embraces the opportunity to engage, collaborate and build relationships with a diverse and dynamic college campus community, providing protection and contributing to the success of our students through a community-based approach. The Chief serves as the administrative head of the Police and Public Safety Department and provides broad input across the University on matters of safety, security, and law enforcement. Overseeing an annual budget of $1.9 million dollars the Chief is responsible for oversight of sworn and non-sworn personnel, physical security integrations and campus OneCard management, campus parking, CALEA accreditation, and Emergency Management Operations.
Work Schedule and hours
May be required to work some nights and weekend hours. Incumbent is on-call 24/7.
Description of Responsibilities and Duties
The Chief of Police oversees the day-to-day operation of Police and Public Safety operations, including:
1. Develops and implements public safety policies and procedures for the University consistent with general safety and campus police principles and legal and regulatory requirements.
2. Continually assesses the University’s safety needs and establishes a plan, priorities and strategies for upgrading public safety services and addressing public safety issues.
3. Provides strategic guidance for the direction of the department in line with community and national best practices.
4. Provides oversight for the Physical Security Integrations and Campus OneCard Management (PSICOM), which is responsible for the operations of cameras, access control, blue light assistance poles, and alarm systems. Ensures a coordinated approach to law enforcement and emergency management operations and functions.
5. Provides guidance, supervision, and collaboration with the Emergency Manager regarding emergency preparedness initiatives, campus crisis maps, emergency operations plan, business continuity plans, emergency notification system, campus safety app, social media posts, StormReady Certification, and more.
6. Balances customer service and public safety delivery models that expect excellence from staff who are trained in cultural competencies, appreciate a variety of diversity characteristics, and are committed to the mission of providing professional law enforcement, effective emergency response, crime and incident reduction and community outreach and education.
7. Provides guidance, input, and oversight to the department’s accreditation program, ensuring the maintenance of tier 1 accreditation with the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, at minimum.
8. Models courteous engagement and outstanding customer service with faculty, staff, students and visitors to develop trust and to create opportunities for collaborative problem solving and partnerships, while maintaining adherence to safety principles and laws.
9. Has general responsibility for coordinating safety and security for events, performances, concerts, commencement, summer programs, etc.
10. Works collaboratively with appropriate University departments and external constituents in the planning of major events.
11. Develops and manages the Police and Public Safety Dept. budget and maintains effective service levels despite resource constraints.
12. Researches and recommends appropriate technology tools for public safety and security, and emergency preparedness. Proactively leads the team with change management around improving operations to ensure that systems and processes are efficient, effective, and compliant.
13. Conducts investigations of criminal law that compromise the safety and security of the University.
14. Enforces all University policies, such as workplace violence, sexual harassment, code of conduct, protection of minors on campus, etc.
15. Educates the university community about the mission and services of the police and public safety department to ensure effective and collaborative partnerships. Conducts public safety information sessions with campus community.
16. Develops, cultivates, and maintains collaborative relationships, serving as inter-agency liaison with local law enforcement and other emergency service agencies that provide support to all campus locations.
17. Works collaboratively with appropriate university leaders to implement procedures to provide university-wide notifications concerning emergency university closing, severe weather conditions or other campus emergency events.
18. Develops and maintains collaborative relations with peer institutions’ security/safety/ police departments.
19. Reviews campus incidents and reports and routinely communicates student-related issues with the Vice Provost and Dean of Student Affairs; apprises and advises the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration on public safety related matters.
20. Attends meetings and serves on various University committees. Participates in local Area Emergency Services meetings, and monthly UNC System Chiefs’ calls.
21. Assures that crime prevention information is made available to the University community including immediate crime advisories when necessary.
22. Supervises a 24/7 Police and Public Safety department. Proactively leads, develops and supports the department staff to achieve excellence through increased training, responsibility, productivity. Hires, trains and supervises qualified officers and staff; provides coaching and regular feedback, recommends professional development, conducts performance reviews and implements ongoing training requirements and performance standards for officers.
23. Develops and maintains a comprehensive Policy and Procedure Manual that includes, but is not limited to, emergency procedures, notification procedures, report writing guidelines, daily log procedures, notification of WSPD police, patrol and investigative procedures; Functions provided by Police and Public Safety Department; Emergency communications center, police and public safety, community policing and services, emergency management, special events, parking decals and enforcement.
24. Ensures that the University is in compliance with campus crime reporting requirements, inclusive of the Jeanne Clery Act and North Carolina law.
25. Oversees a campus crime prevention program, which focuses on the reduction and prevention of crime while building community relations.
26. Conducts regular drills and emergency response training in cooperation with key departmental campus leaders and UNCSA administrators.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Public or Business Administration, or closely related field and at least 8 years sworn law enforcement experience or an associate degree and 10 years of sworn law enforcement officer experience.
- 4 years of experience in a supervisory role or equivalent.
- Certification as a Law Enforcement Officer in accordance with the provisions of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission or the ability to achieve certification within one year of employment.
- Knowledge of CALEA accreditation standards.
- Strong written and oral communication skills are essential.
- A proven track record of effective supervision within a law enforcement setting is essential.
- The ability to develop effective and sustained relationships with students, faculty staff and administrators is required.
- Able and willing to work a flexible schedule, to meet requirements of the position, including frequent extended days, nights, weekends, and on call responsibilities.
- Provide positive and motivational leadership and proactively develop and support staff to achieve excellence through increased training, feedback and responsibility.
- Demonstrated commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging.
- Demonstrated awareness of/sensitivity to cultural issues and an ability to effectively respond to the needs of a diverse constituency.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions; ability to be an effective facilitator who can lead critical analysis of existing processes and can assist those involved in formulating recommendations for improvement without alienating others.
- Must have a valid Driver’s License.
Intermediate computer/word processing skills required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Campus Law Enforcement/Public Safety Management experience in a College or University setting.
- Master’s degree and/or graduation from the FBI National Academy or other similar law enforcement leadership program.
- Experience with security technology systems.
- History of modeling courteous engagement and outstanding customer service with members of the campus community, while ensuring clear and firm adherence to safety principles, established policies/procedures and laws.
- Proven ability to develop, empower and motivate direct reports to engage with the campus community and advocate for diversity and equity within the department and the broader campus community.
- Knowledge of First Aid and CPR desirable.
Terms of Employment
E2 16.00 12 Month
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- A proven leader in the campus security and public safety field.
- A track record of building strong collaborative relationships with key departments on campus.
- Experience leading a diverse staff that provides a full range of security and police services.
- Experience developing long term goals, strategic plans, operational policies and procedures.
- Experience developing physical security plans and implementing security systems and solutions to enhance the physical security of facilities.
- A track record of managing a police/public safety operations budget.
- Experience collaborating with essential internal and external departments to manage the successful response to emergencies.
- Passion to manage and lead a dynamic public safety organization.
- Demonstrated commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Special Conditions for Eligibility
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
Open Date
03/22/2023
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Salary Range
Commensurate with education and experience
Recruitment Range, if applicable
Special Instructions to Applicants
Important Notice to Interested Candidates
To learn more about this position or to apply please visit the following link and submit the required application materials there.
Procedure for Candidacy:
Go to D. Stafford and Associates website at www.dstaffordandassociates.com and click on the Candidate Portal (bottom right side of the footer). Use the signup code 331dc8fd (this code is case sensitive) to apply. Go to (printing may be helpful) the FAQ and follow the instructions to ensure success with submitting the requested information.
To learn more about this position or to apply please visit the following link and submit the required application materials there.
Procedure for Candidacy:
Go to D. Stafford and Associates website at www.dstaffordandassociates.com and click on the Candidate Portal (bottom right side of the footer). Use the signup code 331dc8fd (this code is case sensitive) to apply. Go to (printing may be helpful) the FAQ and follow the instructions to ensure success with submitting the requested information.
To discuss specifics about the position, contact Darryl Madden at searches@dstaffordandassociates.net
For assistance with the application process, contact Kim Braun at kbraun@dstaffordandassociates.com
The University of North Carolina School of the Arts strives to cultivate an environment that is diverse, inclusive and free from discrimination. UNCSA is committed to prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, political affiliation, National Guard or Veteran status, genetic information, or a disability.
UNCSA also is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for faculty, staff, students, and visitors, and publishes an annual security and fire safety report.
UNCSA also is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for faculty, staff, students, and visitors, and publishes an annual security and fire safety report.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Colleges & Universities
SALARY
$74k-104k (estimate)
POST DATE
03/24/2023
EXPIRATION DATE
06/22/2023
WEBSITE
uncsa.edu
HEADQUARTERS
WAUGHTOWN, NC
SIZE
500 - 1,000
FOUNDED
1964
CEO
JOHN MAUCERI
REVENUE
$10M - $50M
INDUSTRY
Colleges & Universities
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