FA084 - Chief of Police

Norfolk State University invites applications for the position of Chief of Police and Public Safety. The Chief of Police and Public Safety provides leadership and strategic direction for the University’s Police programs and services. This 12-month, full-time administrative faculty position reports to the Vice President for Finance and Administration.

Norfolk State University has an exciting career opportunity for a Chief of Police and Public Safety to provide strategic leadership for the University Police Department. The University is a Commonwealth of Virginia institution with an enrollment of 6,000 students, including a residential population of 3,000. The institution is located in the southeastern Virginia City of Norfolk. The Department has 27 fully sworn police officers, 24 civilian personnel and a $3 million annual budget with concurrent jurisdiction with the City of Norfolk. The University Police Department is responsible for the safety of our students, staff, faculty and visitors as well as security of campus buildings, state and personal property. The Chief of Police reports to the Vice President of Finance and Administration.

The Chief of Police provides leadership for law enforcement, public safety and security programs that ensure a safe, secure, environment for our students, employees and visitors. The Chief directs the Department’s operational, personnel, law enforcement, and financial activities. The Chief also coordinates University programs for disaster preparedness, public safety and emergency planning, The incumbent represents the Police Department with other University constituents as follows:

1. Lead, direct, and manage the University Police Department’s major departments (administrative services, investigations, and uniformed patrol and Parking Services units) and operations to enforce laws, prevent crime and protect life and property; assure that Police personnel are well-trained and qualified to deliver public safety services to the University community.
2. Provide law enforcement advice, opinions and services to the University President, Executive Cabinet and Department Heads.
3. Manage proactive campus and community-based initiatives designed to deter criminal activity and prevent crimes; and identifies community and campus law enforcement priorities.
4. Serve as liaison to various federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies within proximity to the University to monitor, prevent and control criminal activity.
5. Oversee, plan and direct security for special events including all sporting and extracurricular activities, which occur on and off campus; and address crowd management and safety issues.
6. Represent the Department in all significant public relations matters and serves as the University’s liaison with external agencies, federal, state and local representatives and the private sector regarding campus law enforcement.
7. Supervise programs that ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations such as the Jeanne Clery Act, Campus Security Act, Campus Crime Statistics Act, Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP), Hazard Mitigations Plans and University’s Crisis Management Plan and NSU Police Department policies.
8. Establish goals and objectives for the University Police Department and ensure that policies and procedures are current and complete. 
9. Administer the department’s budget and financial status.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Extensive progressive leadership and management experience in campus safety, public safety, criminal justice or related field.
2. Considerable knowledge of and extensive experience in public administrative functions to include policy and budget development/management and principles and practices of management.
3. Ability to demonstrate considerable knowledge of law enforcement, emergency operations and Hazard Mitigation Planning.
4. Demonstrated examples of successful leadership for subordinate law enforcement officers and staff.
5. Currently certified as a sworn law enforcement officer or possess the ability to obtain sworn police officer credentials before employment as mandated by the VA Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS).
6. Must possess a bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.