Director of Public Safety/Chief of Police

Position Title:

Director of Public Safety/Chief of Police

Job Description:

HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Job Descriptions

 JOB TITLE: Director of Public Safety/Chief of Police                                                               REPORTS TO: Chief of Staff

DEPARTMENT: Public Safety/Police 

EXEMPT: Yes      

VICE PRESIDENT: Chief of Staff

GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE FUNCTION

All Hinds Community College employees must commit to the Caring Campus approach to student engagement and daily apply these general behavioral objectives: listen to student questions and concerns with a positive attitude and make meaningful connections with students.

  The Director of Public Safety/College Chief of Police is charged with the duty to preserve the peace,

   order, and decorum of the College community, to maintain an academic atmosphere in compliance       with college administrative directives, and to comply with state and federal statutes. The Director of Public Safety/Chief of Police reports directly to the Chief of Staff and directly supervises the Leadership positions within the department and Emergency Operations Services.    

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Minimum age of 21
• Citizen of the United States
• Possession of a valid driver’s license without a history of suspension or revocation is required
• Law Enforcement certification from an MS BLEOST accredited training academy
• All Officers are required to qualify annually with issued weapons such as handguns, rifles, and tasers

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Emphasis in criminal justice or related field preferred
• Credible training in forensics, interview/interrogation techniques required
• Credible training in public administration, patrol, and crime prevention required
• Minimum of 8 years of Law Enforcement experience required
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience supervising personnel required
• Extensive training in Police operations and services required
• Prior leadership training and experience training other officers required
• Budget management experience preferred      
• Experience working with Emergency Operations

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Maintain knowledge of student related issues, relevant legislation, and best practices.

• Responsible for safety and security on all Hinds’ campuses
• Coordinate, direct, and assist in the patrol of the College for the enforcement of laws, ordinances and regulations, policies, and the prevention of crime
• Establish and maintain working relationships with local, state, regional, and federal law enforcement agencies
• Provide advice and instructions on situations requiring the expertise of an experienced officer
• Participate in training and complete related records
• Review reports for accuracy and completeness
• Participate in the work of the department by patrolling areas of the College and enforcing College Policies, Federal and State laws, and City Ordinances
• Perform any or all of the duties required of a subordinate level officer
• Supervise or participate in investigations of theft, fraud, drug traffic, gambling, etc.
• Interview suspects
• Gather evidence
• Prepare extensive reports for cases
• Assist the prosecutor in the preparation of cases for court and testify in court
• Report and assist in the investigations of accidents of all types involving assigned personnel.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings

• Possess knowledge regarding laws, codes, and ordinances set by the Federal government, State government, County, College, and Town
• Demonstrate modern police techniques and practices in law enforcement, investigations, crime, and accident prevention
• Understand college and department policies, rules, and procedures

• Act effectively in emergency and stressful situations by using good judgment, self-discipline, and courtesy
• Exercise sound, independent judgment within estab