Police Chief
POLICE CHIEF ADVERTISING JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB DESCRIPTION
This is a director position which reports directly to the Vice President of Administration and Finance. The Chief is responsible for organizing, directing, and coordinating the divisions of the department, which include patrol services, criminal investigations, communications, records, accreditation, and administration. The Police Chief works with considerable independence and has overall responsibility for providing executive leadership to the department to include determining major departmental policies, planning long-and short-range programs, budget preparation, personnel management, and deals with major technical and administrative public safety matters with other departments, university administration, Arizona Board of Regents, various commissions, other agencies, and the public at large.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum qualifications-
•Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree AND
•Have a minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible law enforcement experience, including 5 years of supervisory and/or management experience, AND
•Must be Arizona POST certified or have the ability to achieve Arizona certification through the waiver process within six months of hire, AND
•Must possess, or obtain upon employment a valid Arizona driver's license;AND
•At the time of employment, must reside within a one hour response time to the university
Preferred qualifications-
•Master's degree or equivalent combination of experience
•Advanced police leadership training programs
•Experience with and/or knowledge of, and sensitivity to, university communities
SALARY
Commensurate with experience.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Please see website for full descriptions and requirements (www.nau.edu/hr). However, please do NOT apply on-line. Please send a cover letter, resume, and 3 references by mail to Administration and Finance, Box 4088, Flagstaff, AZ 86011, attention Elizabeth Lindblom or by e-mail to [Click here for email]. NAU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum qualifications-
•Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree AND
•Have a minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible law enforcement experience, including 5 years of supervisory and/or management experience, AND
•Must be Arizona POST certified or have the ability to achieve Arizona certification through the waiver process within six months of hire, AND
•Must possess, or obtain upon employment a valid Arizona driver's license;AND
•At the time of employment, must reside within a one hour response time to the university
Preferred qualifications-
•Master's degree or equivalent combination of experience
•Advanced police leadership training programs
•Experience with and/or knowledge of, and sensitivity to, university communities
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