Executive Director of Public Safety & Chief of Police Job North Adams area,Massachusetts USA,Management

Location: North Adams, MA Category: Administrative Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Mon Aug 10 2026 Job Description:

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The Executive Director of Public Safety and Chief of Police (Chief) is the administrative head of the college's Department of Public Safety and Campus Police. The Chief is responsible for the administration, planning, organization, direction, coordination and overall supervision of the operation of the department. This includes community policing, law enforcement, crime prevention, fire safety and prevention, traffic control and enforcement, emergency and critical incident planning, and all other related services concerned with the preservation of life and property for a campus community.

This includes students, employees, alumnae, and visitors wherever there is a campus footprint and presence. Situated in the division of Student Affairs, the Chief leads the department with a philosophy that includes student development and education, collegiality and collaboration, and equity.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports to the Vice President for Student Affairs

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Supervises all employees of the Department of Public Safety and Campus Police which includes full-time and part-time Campus Police Officers, dispatchers, administrative staff, and any student employees assigned to the department.

DETAILED STATEMENT OF

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

General Administrative Duties 20%

Organize, direct and evaluate all department activities.

Develop departmental policies and procedures which relate directly to achievement of the department mission, as well as the mission statement of Student Affairs and MCLA.

Prepare, submit and administer the annual budget for the department.

Conducts planning and research activities relating to all aspects of public safety in a college environment. This includes the research and acquisition of grants and other funding sources.

Maintain adequate records of all incidents relating to health, safety, or the protection of life and property necessary for compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations.

Prepares, submits and disseminates crime statistics specific to college property and surrounding campus areas. (Clery Report)

Make significant contributions to state and Federal mandates with regards to new regulations and laws for key areas of compliance through reporting, data gathering and assessment, and collaboration (ie: Title IX)

Develops, plans and organizes the automation of all department records. This includes the supervision of the use of the National Crime Information Center computer (LEAPS), department computers used to manage crime statistics, arrest information, personnel information, training records, department daily log reports, incident reports, uniform crime reports, monthly statistical reports of crime submitted to the Criminal History Systems Board, CORI/SORI information certification and records keeping, and any other records management regulated by local, state and federal guidelines and laws.

Provide and maintain necessary supportive equipment, vehicles, office supplies and other related equipment required to complete the department mission.

Serve on the Student Affairs division senior team; regularly attend staff meetings, lead trainings and provide pertinent updates, provide guidance to the administrative on-call rotation members, and support the mission, vision, and values of the division.

Work with other college staff and officials to provide and promote an understanding of the department goals and priorities as they relate to the overall mission of MCLA.

Personnel Responsibilities 25%

Ensure the proper recruitment, training, and supervision of Campus Police Officers, dispatchers and other department members.

Provide access to and support of departmental staff in obtaining in-service training that will ensure that the exercise of their authority will be in compliance with moral, ethical and legal standards, as well as MCLA policies and local, state and federal guidelines, including the Constitution of the United States.

Supervise department personnel in accordance with union, college rules and regulations and human resource employment policies to ensure strict adherence to the highest standards of professional conduct.

Ensure all personnel evaluations and reviews for department employees are completed in areas of quantity and quality of work, work habits, work attitude, work relationships and supervisory potential and professional development. Develop and implement personnel goals and professional development based on these evaluations that are in line with the department mission, the Student Affairs mission and the mission of MCLA.

Receive and process personnel grievances in accordance with union and college human resource policies.

Develop and manage proper patterns of department personnel scheduling and deployment to meet the daily operational needs of the college.

Enforcement and Prevention Responsibilities 25%

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