Director of Strategic Initiatives and Public Safety Technical Services

Job Description:

The Director of Strategic Initiatives and Public Safety Technical Services at Brown University is a senior leadership role within the Department of Public Safety (BUDPS), which is dually accredited by CALEA and RIPAC. This position is integral to the development, execution, and continuous improvement of strategic initiatives aligned with both departmental goals and the broader objectives of Brown University. The Director will oversee the Technical Services Bureau, ensuring efficient and effective operations that support BUDPS's mission to provide a safe and secure environment for the campus community.

As Chief Strategy Officer for public safety technical services, the Director is responsible for guiding long-term strategic planning, technology integration, and operational optimization across Brown University Department of Public Safety enterprise and systems.  The role involves close collaboration with senior leadership, university stakeholders, and external partners to shape policies, procedures, and technological solutions that meet evolving public safety needs.

This position reports to the Deputy Chief of Police/Executive Officer, with a dotted line to the Vice President for Public Safety and Emergency Management. The position collaborates extensively with the Office of Information Technology Public Safety team, (OIT- PS Tech), managing the integration and maintenance of critical public safety systems, including the IMC CAD/RMS, 800 MHz radios, mobile data terminals, and other law enforcement technology platforms.

The Director of Strategic Initiatives and Public Safety Technical Services at Brown University is a senior leadership role within the Department of Public Safety (BUDPS), which is dually accredited by CALEA and RIPAC. This position is integral to the development, execution, and continuous improvement of strategic initiatives aligned with both departmental goals and the broader objectives of Brown University. The Director will oversee the Technical Services Bureau, ensuring efficient and effective operations that support BUDPS's mission to provide a safe and secure environment for the campus community.

As Chief Strategy Officer for public safety technical services, the Director is responsible for guiding long-term strategic planning, technology integration, and operational optimization across Brown University Department of Public Safety enterprise and systems.  The role involves close collaboration with senior leadership, university stakeholders, and external partners to shape policies, procedures, and technological solutions that meet evolving public safety needs.

This position reports to the Deputy Chief of Police/Executive Officer, with a dotted line to the Vice President for Public Safety and Emergency Management. The position collaborates extensively with the Office of Information Technology Public Safety team, (OIT- PS Tech), managing the integration and maintenance of critical public safety systems, including the IMC CAD/RMS, 800 MHz radios, mobile data terminals, and other law enforcement technology platforms.

Major Responsibility:     Strategic Planning and Development  

              Supporting Actions:

• Lead the development and execution of the BUPD’s long-term strategic goals and initiatives, ensuring alignment with the university’s broader priorities and values.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to identify key priorities, assess departmental performance, and implement improvements.
• Monitor emerging trends in public safety, law enforcement, and technology to inform strategic decisions.
• Provide regular updates on key initiatives, performance metrics, and outcomes to senior leadership and university stakeholders.

Major Responsibility:  Technological Leadership and Integration

Supporting Actions:

• Serve as a senior advisor on technical matters, guiding the integration of innovative technologies to improve departmental operations.
• In coordination with OIT Public Safety team, lead the adoption of new public safety technologies, such as body-worn cameras, data analytics platforms, and advanced records management systems.
• In coordination with OIT Public Safety team, oversee system implementations, upgrades, and troubleshooting, ensuring seamless operation across BUDPS’s technology infrastructure.
• Foster cross-departmental collaboration to align technical strategies with broader operational goals.

Major Responsibility:  Operational Management and Daily operations

• Oversee the daily operations of critical public safety