Requisition No: 847235 

Agency: School for the Deaf & Blind

Working Title: SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT CHIEF-FSDB - 48008440

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 48008440 

Salary:  $71,877.14 - $79,377.14 

Posting Closing Date: 03/28/2025 

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Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB)

Security and Law Enforcement Chief

 (Career Service)

Position Number 48008440

Department: Campus Police

Who are we?

FSDB is a state public school available at no cost to eligible pre-K and K-12 students who are deaf or hard of hearing, blind/visually impaired or deafblind, including boarding and transportation services. FSDB is nationally recognized for its comprehensive educational services, designed for the unique communication and accessibility needs of students. FSDB also provides educational outreach programs for children ages 0-5 and their families. The FSDB experience provides students with the edge to do more, be more, and achieve more.

 

 

 

What we’re looking for

Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind is seeking a proven law enforcement leader to serve as its next Chief of Campus Police. The desired candidate will be an enthusiastic and committed professional dedicated to community-oriented policing strategies and have an outstanding ability to work with and develop teams. The Chief of Campus Police is responsible for overseeing the professional and administrative functions of the FSDB Campus Police Department, including planning, organizing, and directing its operations and activities. This position operates under the administrative guidance of the Administrator of Business Services while allowing significant discretion for independent judgment and initiative. The desired candidate is required to maintain effective working relationships with the Administrator of Business Services, the President's Advisory Team, the Board of Trustees, other campus personnel, representatives of a variety of state and municipal agencies, and the public. Principal duties are performed in a general office environment, and in a variety of emergency and non-emergency situations.  The candidate must demonstrate a dedication to maintaining the highest level of school safety standards in alignment with policy, rule, statute, and best practices.  The candidate must display the character and confidence required to guide operations while inspiring stellar performance among Campus Police staff members. 

 

 

How you will make an impact

This Business Services leadership position plans and directs the operation of the Campus Police Department, 24 hours per day, seven days per week. The Chief of Campus Police maintains an operation which supports and enhances the mission of FSDB, thereby striving to mitigate and prevent physical harm, property loss, and disruptive activity. The duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of fiscal and human resources through a commitment to effective communication, quality standards, and compliance with policies, rules, and laws.

• Supervises staff members and directs all operations in the Department.  Provides for initial training and ongoing in-service training for Department staff, which meets FSDB's current and future needs.  Maintains regular contact with staff members for the coordination of law enforcement activities.  Establishes and maintains a 24-hour shift work schedule for the Department team, providing for approved leave and training opportunities. Responsible for the security and integrity of all law enforcement and security issues affecting the FSDB community. This includes oversight of safe schools responsibilities, as coordinated by the School Safety Specialist, per federal/state statutes, Office of Safe Schools mandates, and established best practices. Develops, plans, organizes, administers, and evaluates policies, procedures, and directives to ensure departmental objectives are met. Provides leadership and direction to employees through the development of positions descriptions and the utilization of performance evaluations. Advertises, interviews, and s