Director of University Safety and Security/Police Chief

Make a difference at one of Florida’s premier institutions for education in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Florida Polytechnic University, ranked the No. 1 public college in the region by U.S. News and World Report, offers a unique working environment that encourages faculty and staff to be part of a culture that prizes collaboration, innovation, and the willingness to go above and beyond to ensure our students and University succeed. Florida Poly offers a small campus academic environment where students form connections with their faculty and peers as they pursue high-value degrees in engineering and applied sciences.

The University is equipped with cutting-edge facilities and equipment and two award-winning, architecturally distinct academic buildings. Its evolving curriculum, designed to meet the needs of industry and provide a life-long educational foundation for students, has helped the institution grow in prominence since its opening in 2014. Florida Poly’s deliberately small classes, affordability, and outstanding graduate outcomes have helped it earn recognitions such as being named a top value school, in the top 25 nationally for affordability, and in the top five best universities in the South for tech students. Accredited by ABET and SACSCOC, Florida Poly is educating some of the brightest minds in Florida and attracting standout talent from across the nation.

   

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Director of University Safety and Security/Police Chief

   

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

   

Florida’s only public university exclusively teaching science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) is looking for exceptional candidates to serve as Director/University Safety and Security/Police Chief.

Under the administrative direction of a Vice President, the Director of University Safety and Security/Police Chief provides leadership to the University Police Department to ensure effective and efficient police, safety, and security services are provided to all campus locations. The Director/Chief performs work of considerable difficulty in planning, organizing, directing, staffing, and evaluating the administrative and operational activities of the University Police Department.

   

JOB DESCRIPTION

   

RESPONSIBILITIES:
•    Budget & Planning:  Oversees the planning, budgeting, organizing, and execution of activities for the department. Monitors and evaluates expenditures and recommends budget strategies and actions to direct supervisor.
• Compliance: Ensures compliance with all applicable Federal, state, and local laws and ordinances, regulatory agencies' regulations and rules, and all University regulations, policies, and procedures.
•    Department Management: Directs all operations of the University Police Department by organizing, directing, staffing, and evaluating the administrative and operational activities of that department. Develops work schedules for personnel designed to provide optimum workforce and resource utilization on a 7-day, 24-hour basis. Manages investigation activities, in concert with the University’s General Counsel, to assure maximum utilization of investigation personnel, resources, and techniques.
•    Personnel Management: Leads and develops staff to ensure the continued effectiveness and efficiency of daily operations, exceptional customer service, and the ability to adapt to the evolving needs of the University. Provides day-to-day leadership, assigning tasks, projects, and programs to staff; evaluates and reviews work processes, methods, and procedures for both department and contract personnel. Contributes to the selection and promotion of department staff by assessing employee performance. Identifies performance issues and determines appropriate disciplinary actions. Guides and supports department committees, task forces, and special project teams. Leverages diverse human resources in an entrepreneurial environment to maintain cost efficiency while ensuring continuous safety and security coverage across the campus.
• Police Duties: Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
• Professional Development: Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
• University Representative: Maintains effective communication with police administration and personnel within the University community, and with other local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies through personal contact, correspondence, and at