Director of Public Safety and Chief of Police - Methodist University

This position provides effective management, leadership, and operation of the University Public Safety Department which includes sworn...Education, Experience & Other Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required.  Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related field is preferred.

Current North Carolina Law Enforcement Certification.

Lateral transfer applicants from out-of-state agencies may be considered upon review of resume. Lateral transfer applicants must be able to complete mandatory North Carolina Law Enforcement Certification as required.

10 years of law enforcement experience with at least 2 years in a managerial or supervisory position.  Preference of 5 plus years in a supervisory position.

Must be a US Citizen.

Valid NC driver’s license.

Applicants who have been unsworn for greater than 12 months, but less than 36 months will be required to complete the Legal Block of BLET instruction and successfully pass the state exam within 6 months of employment.

Must complete all other certification processes including successful completion of the Campus Police Certification Examination.

Successfully complete extensive background investigation, submit negative pre-employment drug screen and complete physical examination.

Knowledge or Skills:

Extensive use of computer programs such as Microsoft Office, Word, Power Point and Excel.

Knowledgeable of pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations

Experience with development and administration of program goals, objectives and procedures.

Knowledge of trends, issues, and accepted practices relevant to the position.

Must have strong analytical and problem solving skills, as well as excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.

Must be an effective public speaker and strong public relations skills.

Must be flexible to adjust to the ever-changing needs of the liberal-arts education community.

Crisis management skills are essential.  Must be able to swiftly and effectively respond to emergencies and coordinate crisis resolution efforts. This involves making well-informed decisions under high-pressure circumstances, often in coordination with various agencies and stakeholders.