Deputy Chief of Police​/Administrative Lieuten

Job Overview

Longwood University invites qualified applicants to apply for the position of Deputy Chief of Police / Administrative Lieutenant / Law Enforcement Officer II (00128) in the Department of Police and Public Safety. The role serves as the department's second‑in‑command for administrative operations, functioning as a second‑level law enforcement supervisor and principal compliance officer. It reports directly to the Associate Vice President for Public Safety & Chief of Police and carries broad responsibility across records management, state accreditation, Clery Act compliance, emergency communications, technology infrastructure, and personnel management.

• Lead the LUPD process for obtaining and maintaining Virginia State Law Enforcement Accreditation.
• Review and monitor officer reports in the department Records Management System (RMS) for accuracy; approve or return for revision.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for crime statistical and background check inquiries.
• Forward completed reports to the Commonwealth Attorney's Office and other authorized recipients as required.
• Supervise and ensure the ongoing integrity of the department's evidence room, lost and found, and surplus property.

• Communicate clear, measurable performance expectations aligned with departmental goals.
• Provide frequent, constructive feedback and conduct interim and formal evaluations.
• Identify training needs, resource gaps, and professional development opportunities for assigned staff.
• Address and document performance and safety issues promptly and thoroughly.
• Complete all performance planning and evaluation activities within established deadlines.

• Compile and submit timely, accurate Incident‑Based Reports (I ) to the Virginia State Police.
• Ensure departmental compliance with Title IX reporting requirements.
• Compile and analyze crime data for trend identification, officer productivity assessment, and campus notification.
• Maintain and update the daily crime report.
• Assume patrol command and manage operations in the Patrol Lieutenant's absence.

• Oversee the collection of all required Clery data from departmental and campus partner sources.
• Gather student travel information and liaise with external law enforcement for crime statistics.
• Compile and submit the University's Annual Security and Fire Report to the U.S. Department of Education in full compliance with the Clery Act.

• Serve as LUPD liaison with the Farmville Emergency Communication Center.
• Draft and recommend policies governing dispatch protocols, interoperability, and critical infrastructure.
• Advocate for continuous improvement in police service delivery at the front office and agency levels.

• Hiring Coordinator – coordinate applicant screening, interviewing, and hiring in cooperation with the Chief of Police; ensure adherence to agency, state, and federal regulations.

• Campus Alert System Administrator – oversee operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the University Alert System; maintain dissemination records per applicable policy and statute.

• VCIN/NCIC/Live Scan Coordinator – work with the Farmville Communication Center to ensure LUPD compliance with all VCIN/NCIC regulations; ensure access controls for authorized personnel only.

• Property & Evidence Supervisor – ensure proper securing, documentation, and destruction of evidence; oversee general property and agency surplus processes.

• Actively cultivate a culture of trust, transparency, and two‑way communication with officers, staff, and the campus community. Model the guardian mindset in every interaction.

• Understand accreditation, Clery, I , and VCIN/NCIC not as administrative burdens but as the infrastructure that sustains public safety credibility and institutional trust.

• Approach records management, communications, and technology infrastructure with a commitment to continuous process improvement; good is never good enough.

• Exercise sound decision‑making practices; accept…