Police Chief

Job Summary

The Police Chief, reporting directly to the Associate Vice President of Public Safety, is responsible for directing the total endeavor of the police department for the protection of lives and property. The department includes the program areas of Police, Records Management, Dispatch, and Event Security. During times of campus emergency or disaster, the Chief of Police, under the direction and leadership of the AVP Public Safety, works closely with the Director of campus Emergency Management to help ensure coordinated public safety planning and response to emergency situations that arise.

Department Summary

Consisting of four departments, Cal Poly Police Department (CPPD) , Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) , Department of Emergency Management (DEM) and Business Services, Public Safety collaborates across the university to build a safer, more sustainable and better prepared campus. Together, these departments provide vital parking and sustainable commuting options, progressive community policing services, and comprehensive emergency management planning.

Key Qualifications

1. Thorough knowledge of modern principles, practices and techniques of police administration, organization and operation; technical and administrative phases of crime prevention and law enforcement, including criminal investigation, patrol operations, traffic control, juvenile delinquency control, record keeping, and care and custody of persons and property; laws, ordinances, and regulations affecting the work of the department.

2. Thorough knowledge of pertinent local, state and federal laws, criminal codes, appropriate sections of the California Administrative Policies and Education Code, and regulations.

3. Strong management, leadership and interpersonal skills and ability. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability and sensitivity to work with a diverse campus community. Ability to communicate effectively and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with the campus community, the surrounding communities and the general public. A strong community policing philosophy and inclusive management style.

4. Effective budget planning and management skills.

5. Ability to direct and manage university police programs; ability to manage, supervise and evaluate subordinate employees; ability to maintain a calm, courteous and objective attitude in all situations; ability to act calmly and rationally in an emergency; ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others; ability to relate to and gain the confidence and cooperation of members of the campus community and the public; ability to assist in the administration of a public safety and law enforcement program in a fair and objective manner.

Education and Experience

• Must be a sworn California Police Officer at the time of appointment. Must satisfy all California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Minimum 8 years as a sworn peace officer, including at least 5 years management experience at mid-management or executive level.
• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with a major in police science, criminology, public administration, or a related field. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Salary and Benefits

The anticipated hiring range for this role is $189,000 - $210,000 annually. Note that the offer is calculated based on the background and relevant years of experience of the individual selected.

Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information.

Cal Poly

Cal Poly is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Each year more than 20,000 top-tier students come to San Luis Obispo to put knowledge into action, taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering, agriculture, science, business, humanities and the built environment. Cal Poly’s hands-on philosophy, small class sizes and close student-faculty mentorships result in graduates ready from day one to impact their communities, California and the world. For more information, visit calpoly.edu .

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. Cal Poly complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

Cal Poly is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At Cal Poly, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

Cal Poly is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Supplemental Information

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Cal Poly will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions. Applicants for staff and management positions must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

This position may be "Designated" under California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. This would require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within 6 months of assuming office and every 2 years thereafter.

Advertised: Oct 25 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
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