Chief of Campus Police

Presbyterian College is seeking to hire a Chief of Campus Police. This is a full-time position with benefits and reports to the Vice President for Finance & Administration (VPF&A). The Chief of Police is responsible for the organization, direction and supervision of the College’s Police Department. The Chief of Police administers the program’s activities by formulating polices and providing sound leadership and management.

Serve as a resource for law enforcement personnel, faculty, staff and students, and other organizations; coordinates information, resources, and work teams necessary to support a positive, collaborative, productive and harmonious work environment, both within the Police Department and the broader campus community.

The Chief of Police is responsible for all operations of the Campus Police Department and also has oversight of the parking/transportation functions, Clery Act compliance and serves as the Emergency/Risk Manager for the College. As chief law enforcement officer for the College; responsible for the training and development of Campus Police staff.

• Moderate physical labor may be required on occasion and working outside in adverse weather conditions is common.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, walk up and down stairs, and walk or stand for extended periods.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Computer skills in Microsoft excel, word, PowerPoint and ability to learn other software programs as needed.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to tolerate high levels of stress
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to plan public events
• Knowledge of police tactical situations, traffic flow and police training

• Performs management functions for the Police Department, such as scheduling, staffing, evaluating, reporting and budgeting
• Directs and assists with grant writing and administration of grants.
• Responsible for planning, implementing, administering and coordinating the programs of the Campus Police Department, in addition to providing consultative, technical and administrative direction
• Responsible for providing programs and training to provide reasonable safety and security for students, faculty, staff and the general public on college property.
  
  Training programs should include, but are not limited to, self-defense, sexual assault prevention and general campus safety.
• Implements programs to promote building and property security.
• Administers and directs law enforcement functions in all areas relating to the protection of life and property, including police services, crime prevention programs, fire safety and key control.
• Ensures that annual fire drills are conducted in accordance with the South Carolina Fire Code, and serves as the Fire Safety Officer for the College
• Performs Emergency Management functions, including assisting with development of continuity of operations plans and conducting an annual Emergency Management drill.
• Administers campus parking and traffic programs and enforces all laws and parking violations.
• Assist Business Office in collection of fraudulent checks.
• Provides or assist with security at athletic, cultural and social events on campus and coordinates with the City for off-duty personnel as necessary.
• Conducts interim and annual performance appraisals for assigned staff.
• Responsible for administration of the Field Training Program for new officers and oversees the recruitment and hiring of new officers.
• Manages the development and implementation of departmental goals, objectives, policies and priorities for each assigned service area.
• Responsible for printing of identification cards for faculty,…