Director of Inspectional Services

Overview

The Brown University Department of Public Safety is a dually accredited (CALEA and RIPAC) department that provides the overall safety and security of the campus community. Situated within the Department of Public Safety, BUDPS immediately needs an outstanding individual to serve as the Director of Inspectional Services to provide oversight and strategic leadership over the Inspectional Services Bureau. The purpose of this position is to receive and respond to citizen complaints concerning police misconduct, rule violation, and/or other special confidential investigation requests;

examine personnel and case records to ensure that police personnel conform to prescribed standards of conduct; conduct in-depth case analyses and oversee the department’s recruitment/selection processes. The incumbent will represent the BUDPS on the university-wide Threat Assessment Teams.

The position supports the execution of the BU DPS strategic plan and mission by evaluating the quality of the department’s operations, ensuring goals and objectives are pursued, identifying resource needs and efficiency improvements, and ensuring control across the department. The individual is expected to engage the community at all levels through active coordination with units across the Brown University Department of Public Safety Enterprise.

The Director oversees the internal affairs, citizen commendation and complaint process, and is responsible for all inspections within the department including evaluation of facilities, vehicles, equipment, records, personnel, investigative procedures, crime reporting practices, training outcomes, patrol operations, and overall effectiveness and efficiency. Data-driven written reports and recommendations are expected from audits and inspections. The position reports to the Deputy Chief of Police/Executive Officer, with a dotted line to the Vice-President for Public Safety and Emergency Management.

The inspectional process compares the department’s formal expectations with actual performance. The Director must be highly effective in working with individuals and teams; have the ability to focus on results while appreciating process, and be skilled in data-driven decision-making and implementation within the responsible area. This position is the primary contact and has delegated authority for all of the inspectional services functions for the BU Department of Public Safety, and serves as the department’s lead in all inspectional services to ensure compliance with state, federal, university and accreditation requirements.

The Director will collaborate with community members and public safety partners to advance the vision of the Brown University Department of Public Safety, supporting the mission of the broader University community. Collaborating with campus partners and external stakeholders, the ability to envision and communicate strategy toward short and long-term objectives is critical, and the capability to manage execution of strategic initiatives is vital for continued success.

The Director will eventually oversee a police sergeant, 1-2 non-sworn personnel, and 1-2 student employees.

• Oversee strategic development and operation of BU DPS Inspectional Services Processes, focusing on KPI to align the mission, vision, values, goals and objectives that inform priorities.
• Assist the Director of Finance and Administrative Services, Director of Advocacy, Engagement, and Communications, and Deputy Chief with implementation of personnel practices and decisions, including recruitment, selection, evaluation, promotions, and accountability in a manner that attracts, develops, and retains a diverse, cutting-edge, and professional workforce.
• Manage all internal investigations conducted within the Brown University Department of Public Safety. Provide reports and analyses on all investigations.
• Conduct investigations in coordination with other University departments on sensitive matters or university-wide threat assessment concerns.
• Carries out planning and survey work; receive, review and analyze…