Associate Vice President for Public Safety

The Company is seeking an Associate Vice President for Public Safety/Chief of Police to lead its University Police Department. The successful candidate will be a confident, diplomatic, and proven leader with the ability to inspire, mentor, and build relationships. This role is pivotal in preserving a safe environment for the diverse community, including students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The Chief of Police will be responsible for commanding, directing, and organizing the department, establishing objectives, developing policies and procedures, and overseeing the budget. They must be comfortable as the public face of the department, capable of effective communication with a wide range of stakeholders, and committed to working collaboratively towards the department and university's goals. Applicants for the Associate Vice President for Public Safety/Chief of Police position at the company should have a strong background in law enforcement and a deep understanding of community policing. The role requires a leader who is collaborative, forward-facing, and dedicated to the principles of student success and engagement. The ideal candidate will have experience in training, disciplining, and promoting officers and employees, and will be adept at managing a department with a focus on multicultural and global perspectives. A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is essential, as is the ability to work within a vibrant, diverse, and student-centered educational environment.