Chief of Police and Director of Public Safety

Salary (from)

The salary is competitive and will be determined based on the candidate’s educational background, relevant experience, qualifications, and demonstrated expertise.

Description

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Are you ready to make an impact? At North Carolina Central University (NCCU), we are more than an institution—we are a community rooted in a legacy of excellence and transformation. A historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina, also known as ‘The City of Medicine,’ NCCU has been a cornerstone of education since 1910, fostering innovation and progress.

Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and exclusive perks designed to support your work-life balance. At NCCU, your professional growth will be nurtured, and your contributions will help shape the future for our students and the community we serve. Become part of a legacy that drives change and achievement.
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Primary Purpose of this Position

Reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Administration, the Chief of Police and Director of Public Safety leads a full-service CALEA-accredited Department of Police and Public Safety handling law enforcement and investigation of all crimes, Clery Act requirements, and parking regulation and enforcement.

The NCCU Chief of Police and Director of Public Safety organizes, directs, and supervises the day-to-day activities of the on-going comprehensive campus police and public safety programs on campus, for a total of 2,286,194 million square feet of facilities in over 65 buildings. The Chief of Police is responsible for ensuring university security/safety and protection programs, including crime prevention, campus patrol, investigations, crime reporting and case management, and parking operations are effectively led and managed.

The Chief is also responsible for administrating the University’s compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) of 1998 and its requirements. In addition to the Chief, the department has 29 sworn officers, 12 security officers, nine police telecommunicators, two university switchboard operators, the Cleary Coordinator, and up to seven administrative staff (including parking operations).

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree with at least 7 years of command law enforcement experience. A Master’s degree in public administration or criminal justice is strongly preferred, and high-level management / supervision training (e.g., AOMP, FBI-NA, LEEP) is preferred.
Should possess broad experience in all areas of a police department including patrol, crime prevention, criminal investigation, and administration with an established successful record of effectively managing the activities and functions of a police department. Experience in a higher education public safety or campus police department is preferred.

Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation

Must have completed a Basic Law Enforcement Training Course with current certification as a law enforcement officer by his/her respective state (or with no more than a one-year break in full-time sworn service at time of appointment).
Please note that North Carolina law does not recognize nor have a reciprocal relationship with Federal law enforcement certification.
Must possess a valid North Carolina Driver’s License within 30 days of hire date. Successful completion of a background investigation per requirements of the State of North Carolina. Successful completion of a psychological examination, medical examination, and drug screening prior to employment as required by the State of North Carolina.

Location

For Full consideration, please apply by December 7, 2025.