Overview

The Chief of Police serves as a primary resource and advisor to the University on matters related to law enforcement and is responsible for the comprehensive operations of USU Police. The position is based on the Logan campus, but leads and directs all functions of the University Police on the Main Campus in Logan and the USU Eastern campus in Price, with the goal of providing a peaceful and safe environment for students, employees, and visitors to campus. This position reports to the Executive Director of Public Safety. 

The review date is March 20, 2023, but the position is open until filled.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision for the police department, including the establishment of goals and objectives that support the mission of Utah State University.
• Provide leadership in the development, implementation, and ongoing execution of sound public safety and law enforcement practices, policies, initiatives, and actions that promote campus safety and security.
• Develop positive relationships within the university community by meeting regularly with a diversity of student organizations and key university department leaders.
• Direct the law enforcement efforts for the university, including the enforcement of state and federal laws, compliance with relevant university policies, and performance of community service.
• Ensure adequate safety and security for the campus through a proper balance of foot, bike, and vehicle patrol.
• Meet regularly with the Executive Director of Public Safety to review the status of operational plans, receive regular training, and keep abreast of current trends in law enforcement.
• Serve as a liaison between the university and state and local law enforcement agency heads to foster positive relationships therewith, and to identify and facilitate resolutions to common community safety issues.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, public administration, or related field.
• At least ten years of increasing law enforcement experience with a minimum of three years of management and administrative responsibility.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an FBI Secret Clearance or higher.
• Must have a valid Utah driver license or able to obtain one within a month of start date.
• Utah POST certified as a law enforcement officer, or able to obtain a Utah POST waiver for training received outside the state of Utah, includes passing POST physical training test.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience at an institution of higher education at command level.
• Master's degree in related field.
• Graduate of FBI National Academy.
• A strong and demonstrable record of compliance with the Clery Act and Violence Against Women Act.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the Clery Act and the Violence Against Women Act.
• Demonstrated knowledge of law enforcement practices, philosophies, procedures, and legal issues, particularly relating to law enforcement on a university campus.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Detailed knowledge of Utah state law, case law, civil liability issues, and personnel administration relevant to a police department.
• Demonstrated ability to relate well to and foster relationships with a diverse university community in a variety of situations.
• Ability to represent the interests and positive image of the USU Police Department, including in meetings, media interviews, and at events.
• Experience in a community-policing model.
• Understanding and experience in the best practices for addressing investigating and sexual violence.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Leadership – Lead and inspire staff to continue to look for ways to improve, be resourceful, be innovative problem solvers, and be optimistic.
• Problem Solving – Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner, gather and analyze information skillfully, encourage open dialogue within the unit, and use reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Customer Service – Manage difficult or emotional customer situations, respond promptly to individuals’ needs, follow through with requests, solicit feedback to improve service, respond to requests for service and assistance, and meet commitments. Build positive relationships and rapport with the campus and nearby communities.
• Interpersonal Skills – Focus on resolving conflict, maintaining confidentiality, listening to and empathizing with others, keeping emotions under control, and a willingness to try new approaches or ideas.
• Oral Communication – Speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, be patient, listen and get clarification, and respond well to questions.
• Written Communication – Write well, ensure that communications are accurate, clear, and concise.
• Teamwork – Empower employees individually and encourage trust within the team, exhibit objectivity and be open to others’ views, and give and welcome feedback.
• Respect and Human Dignity and Diversity - Show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.
• Strong Ethics - Treat people with respect, work ethically and with integrity, and uphold organizational values.
• Organizational Support - Follow policies and procedures, complete administrative tasks correctly and on time, and support organization's goals.
• Judgment - Work independently, display willingness to encourage feedback and make decisions, exhibit sound and accurate judgment, and support and explain reasoning for decisions.

Required Documents

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ADA

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

University Highlights

Utah State University (USU) was founded in 1888 and is Utah’s land-grant and space-grant university. USU is one of only 146 research institutions in the U.S. classified as R1 “very high research activity” by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. As one of the two premier research institutions in Utah, USU provides a high-quality education at an affordable price. With its main campus in Logan, the university serves approximately 27,500 students, including 24,255 undergraduates and 3,171 graduate students. USU Online has served students from all 50 states and 55 countries for 25 years.

USU’s statewide system features three residential campuses, 30 total campus locations, and 23 Extension education centers. The university employs 903 full-time faculty members, 124 executive administrators, and 1,649 full-time support staff. USU offers 115 undergraduate majors, as well as 91 master’s and 42 doctoral degrees. Learn more about USU.

A core characteristic of USU is engagement with communities and people in economic development, improvements to quality of life, and human capital. Through the practical application of knowledge, the University and its faculty engage and share expertise with the state, nation, and world, preserving the historical land-grant tradition of partnering with communities to address critical societal issues in the interest of the public good.

The USU main campus is located in beautiful Logan, Utah, a city of about 50,000 situated in a picturesque mountain valley about 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. Outstanding recreational opportunities abound in the nearby mountains and proximate region.

USU is sensitive to the needs of dual career couples and provides a Dual Career Assistance program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment.

USU endeavors to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access in all aspects of employment to qualified persons with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Human Resource office at 435-797-0122 or submit a request at hr@usu.edu.

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Notice of Non-discrimination

In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266

Title IX Coordinator Matthew Pinner, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266

Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, Ut 84322

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:

U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov

U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, 303-844-5695, OCR.Denver@ed.gov

*updated 11/2022