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I. Position Information
Working Title

Deputy Chief of Police  

Role Title

Posting Number

090243  

Position Responsibilities

The nationally accredited Virginia Tech Police Department is seeking candidates for the position of Deputy Chief. This position reports directly to the Chief of Police. The Deputy Chief assists in providing leadership, strategic planning, and administrative direction for the campus Police Department and the VT Rescue Squad. This position manages the daily operations of a proactive Police Department in a diverse community. The department provides to the campus community a full range of police services including vehicle patrol, bicycle patrol, foot patrol, traffic law enforcement, traffic crash investigations, criminal investigations, dignitary protection, and crowd control for various events. A variety of educational and training services are also provided to the campus community. The Deputy Chief works closely with all university units to ensure a safe and secure educational and work environment for students, faculty/staff, and visitors. In order to carry out these responsibilities, the Deputy Chief must have an excellent working relationship with the central administrative offices as well as the support functions of the university. The Deputy Chief must maintain excellent working relationships with local law enforcement agencies.

Primary responsibilities of the position include:
-ensures the prevention and reduction of crime and disorder on the university campus through the provision of 24/7 police protection and clear accountability standards
-ensures the high-risk incidents, highly sensitive situations, and suspicious/criminal activities are managed appropriately
-may assist with threat assessment and workplace violence management responsibilities
-ensures the appropriate and cost-effective delivery of police operations by serving as a senior member of the command staff.

Please see http:// www.police.vt.edu for a complete description of position responsibilities and information about the Police Department.  

Required Qualifications

Candidates should be certified by a federal or state law enforcement agency; advanced degree or training and work experience that equates to an advanced degree; demonstrated relevant command experience; demonstrated ability to organize, supervise, train, motivate and evaluate assigned staff; ability to assess law enforcement or other hazardous situations and determine an appropriate course of action along with maintaining a calm, courteous, objective, and conscientious attitude in all situations; must be an accomplished professional who possesses strong communication skills and has the capacity for analytical thinking and problem-solving; demonstrated personal characteristics that ensure effective working relationships with all segments of the university and the public, including a commitment to meeting the needs of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of the student, employee, and community populations; and demonstrated experience in working with diverse constituencies is essential.  

Preferred Qualifications

Campus law enforcement experience and knowledge of national accreditation standards are helpful; experience with threat assessment management; familiarization with Emergency Medical Services; completion of a law enforcement management program or an advanced degree in a related field.  

Education

Advanced degree or training and work experience that equates to an advanced degree.  

Employment Conditions

Must have a criminal background check
Must have a driver's license check
Emergency Personnel - health & safety related
Statement of Economic Interest is required
Alternate work schedule - If other than M-F, 8-5 please describe below
Other (Describe Below)  

Employment Comments

A fingerprint-based criminal history check is required of selected candidate as a condition of employment. Psychological and Medical Assessments are required of selected candidate as a condition of employment.

Must obtain DCJS certification within 1 year of hire date.
Federal law prohibits a person convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence from carrying a firearm.

Interested candidates should apply online at www.jobs.vt.edu, complete the online faculty application and attach a resume, cover letter, and a list of three professional references. For further information contact, Chief Wendell Flinchum, Search Committee Chair at 540... or wendellf@vt.edu. Review of applications will begin on May 27, 2009. Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodation in the application process should notify the search chair. Virginia Tech has a strong commitment to the principle of diversity and, in that spirit, seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including women, people of color, and people with disabilities.  

Employment Category

Administrative and Professional Faculty  

Appointment Type

Regular  

End Date (If Restricted or Temporary)

Faculty Rank

Lecturer  

Tenure Status (Faculty Only)

Non-Tenure Track  

Academic Year or Calendar Year

Calendar Year  

Percent Employment

Full Time  

Percent Time (If Part Time)

Pay Band (Classified Jobs Only)

Pay Range

Department

Police  

College / Sr. Management

VP - Administrative Services  

Job Location

Blacksburg  

Location (if not Blacksburg)

II. Search Plan
Job Posting Date

05-08-2009  

Review Begin Date

05-28-2009  

Job Close Date (If Applicable)

Restricted to University Employees Only?

No