Chief - ABAC Police Department

ABAC CHIEF OF POLICE JOB SUMMARY The Chief of Police leads the colleges police department, ensuring campus safety through strategic leadership, policy development, and compliance with laws. This role involves managing the departments budget, overseeing personnel, and coordinating emergency response efforts. As the subject-matter expert on campus security, the Chief collaborates with external agencies and directs department operations to maintain a safe environment for students, faculty, and staff.This position has been identified by Federal Law (Jeanne Clery Act) as a Campus Security Authority (CSA), with significant student and campus responsibilities. CSAs are obligated to report crimes reported to them which occurred on campus, in public areas bordering campus, and in certain non-campus buildings owned or controlled (leased) by the College. MAJOR DUTIES - Provide Strategic Leadership and Oversight: Lead the colleges police department with a clear vision for campus safety. Set departmental goals, establish priorities, and ensure alignment with institutional objectives. Supervise command staff and officers, fostering a culture of professionalism, accountability, and service. - Direct Daily Operations and Personnel Management: Oversee the deployment and scheduling of officers and dispatchers to ensure optimal coverage and responsiveness. Monitor performance, conduct evaluations, and implement training programs to maintain high standards of law enforcement and public safety. - Administer Departmental Functions and Initiatives: Exercise full authority over all aspects of the departments operations, including patrol, investigations, and community engagement. Develop and implement initiatives that enhance campus safety and promote a secure learning environment. - Serve as Campus Safety Expert and Emergency Response Leader: Act as the colleges primary authority on law enforcement and emergency preparedness. Lead responses to critical incidents, including natural disasters, active threats, and other emergencies. Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external agencies to ensure effective incident management. - Represent the Department and College: Serve as the official representative of the police department at college functions, community events, and professional meetings. Participate in campus committees and collaborate with other departments to support institutional goals and student success. - Manage Budget and Resource Allocation: Develop and oversee the departments annual budget, ensuring responsible financial stewardship. Monitor expenditures, allocate resources efficiently, and pursue funding opportunities to support departmental needs and strategic initiatives. - Ensure Legal and Regulatory Compliance: Maintain compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and college policies, including the Jeanne Clery Act and Title IX. Collaborate with the University System of Georgia to ensure accurate reporting and adherence to standards. - Develop and Implement Policies and Procedures: Establish comprehensive policies and procedures that govern departmental operations. Lead strategic planning efforts to continuously improve safety protocols, enforcement practices, and community engagement strategies. - Promote Community Policing and Engagement: Foster positive relationships with students, faculty, and staff through proactive outreach and engagement. Encourage transparency, trust, and collaboration between the police department and the campus community. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED BY THE POSITION Extensive knowledge of law enforcement principles and campus safety operations. Understanding of Clery Act, Title IX, and emergency management protocols (NIMS/ICS). Strong leadership, communication, and crisis management skills. Ability to interpret and apply laws in a college setting. Familiarity with GCIC/NCIC systems and state certification processes. Strategic planning and budgeting expertise. Ability to analyze situations and determine appropriate actions. Experience with environmental health and safety, hazardous waste, and fire safety. SUPERVISORY CONTROLS Reports to the Vice President for Finance and Operations. Oversees all police department personnel. GUIDELINES Work is guided by college policies, Georgia law, federal regulations including Clery and Title IX, and law enforcement best practices. COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK The role involves complex administrative, supervisory, and law enforcement duties. It requires strategic planning, emergency response coordination, and regulatory compliance. CONTACTS Internal: Students, faculty, staff, and college leadership.External: Local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies; community organizations. PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.Must pass background checks, drug screening, psychological and medical exams.Work may involve exposure to emergency situations and physical exertion. SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY This position has full supervisory responsibility over the college police department. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelors Degree Ten (10) or more years of law enforcement experience Seven (7) or more years in a supervisory law enforcement role Proof of valid drivers license upon hire and throughout employment with a suitable DMV record Must be able to successfully pass Departmental background checks including: drivers history, criminal history, drug screening, lie detection, psychological exam, physicians medical exam, computer voice stress test, and fingerprinting. Georgia P.O.S.T. certification Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 . Equal Employment Opportunity Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender or sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, or genetic information in its programs and activities, including admissions and employment, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and changes made by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and other applicable statutes, regulations, and USG and ABAC policies. For questions or more detailed information, please contact Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College's Human Resources Office at (229) 391-4887.

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