Lieutenant - VUPS

About the Work Unit:
Vanderbilt University Public Safety comes under the charge of the Office of the Assistant Vice Chancellor/Chief of Police for the Division of Administration. The Public Safety Department includes a staff of over 300 people. The department is organized into two Bureaus:
Campus & Administrative, and VU Medical Center, which are both led by a Deputy Chief of Police. The Department employs commissioned officers, non-academy-trained officers for security-related functions, and administrative personnel.


Key Functions and Expected Performance:

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Administrative Duties

• Manages a unit or shift; ensures adequate resources for an area of responsibility; may supervise employees.
• Lead the execution of police services and strategies that are reflective of 21st Century Policing guidance.
• Review and approve all incident reports, accident reports and any other such reports submitted by Sergeants, Corporals, and Officers ensuring accuracy of all information including case number, report number, crime log reportable incidents and classification.
• Lead and implement accountability measures to ensure that police services are delivered fairly and impartially.
• Utilize data to inform and create crime mitigation strategies, identify crime trends, and to enhance community collaboration.
• Makes decisions regarding the need, legality, and liability of pursuits and arrests.
• Supervises and evaluates the work of subordinate personnel (which may include Police Sergeants and sworn officers) and support personnel performing police work or support functions according to performance standards and departmental procedures and policies.
• Monitor, observe, and correct officer actions in the field.
• Provides coverage in the field on a schedule that provides maximum coverage during hours when command presence may not be available.
• Maintains data, files and information related to unit; conducts research; prepares proposals and plans for strategic and contingency needs. Prepares information and attends the Operational Accountability, Strategy Development, and Information Sharing (OASIS) meetings.
• Trains and retrains personnel as necessary.
• Prepares, reviews, and approves police reports. Conducts analysis of information and formulates reports of trends through review of incident reports and statistical data.
• Performs and provides routine audits of operational processes and functions as well as inspections of personnel and equipment to ensure compliance.
• Conducts preliminary investigations of complaints/allegations of employee misconduct; makes recommendations to management when disciplinary action is warranted.
• Participates and attends regular meetings with key staff across the institution to keep current and aware of changing demands relative to security and law enforcement needs within a designated area of responsibility. Compiles and presents reports as required for committees and meetings. Prepares and submits reports/data/records for local and/or state compliance.
• Keeps management informed of significant police related events or activities; prepares and reviews periodic activity reports for management. Participates and provides input in periodic management meetings to keep top management informed of problems and concerns.
• Monitors and coaches others for improved work performance and participates in counseling sessions as necessary.
• Conduct performance conversations with staff in a fair and impartial manner, utilizing the designated departmental forms.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Emergency Services

• Coordinates resources and information related to the overall emergency preparedness for the institution.
• Provides input for contingency planning.

Crime Prevention

• Coordinates programs, seminars, and security risk assessments for the institution.

Special Events and Assignments

• May be assigned or assume police supervisory or command responsibilities during special events on campus, visiting dignitary details, and other assignments as necessary.
• Serves as a resource to officers investigating traffic crashes, investigating criminal acts, monitoring psychiatric patients, and other events/incidents requiring police or security intervention.
• Assumes command and control as necessary for major incidents and ensures implementation of incident command at critical incidents.

Supervisory Responsibility

The position does have supervisory responsibility supervising personnel in the assigned area of responsibility, this position reports administratively and functionally to a higher-ranking officer.

Education and Certification

• High School Education or G.E.D required
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• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education is preferred
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• A graduate of an accredited, approved Police Academy is required
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• Certified police officer meeting all the…