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San Antonio, TX 78249

The University of Texas at San Antonio is currently accepting applications for Director of Public Safety and Chief of Police, position 20050334. 

To apply, please access our online application system STARS at:

https://www.utsajobs.com

This position will remain posted until filled.
 

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
 

Bachelor’s degree: minimum of 10 years experience in law enforcement with at least 5 years in a supervisory capacity; collaborative and creative problem-solving skills; skill in scheduling, directing, supervising, and reviewing the performance of subordinates in a manner conducive to productivity and high morale; hold or be able to immediately obtain Peace Officer License from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards & Education (TCLEOSE) and hold or be able to immediately obtain advanced peace office certification through TCLEOSE; successful completion of physical and psychological examinations and a satisfactory conclusion of a thorough background investigation; and hold or obtain a valid Texas driver's license within thirty (30) days of employment.
 

POSITION SUMMARY:
 

Provides leadership and direction for all operations of the University Police Department. The department is a service-oriented organization responsible for campus security, crime prevention and investigation, law enforcement, dispatch and police communications, emergency preparedness, and building access control.
 

POSITION KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Assures that the department provides effective customer-oriented campus security services while actively enforcing laws and regulations (including parking regulations), responding to emergencies, and preventing crime; provides leadership for the department that includes planning, organizing and supervising all department activities, finding creative solutions, and acting as a catalyst for change; establishes department goals and objectives consistent with university goals and objectives; assures implementation of customer service-oriented policies, procedures, and standards for all department operations; establishes the department's organizational structure and staffing levels; directs, supervises, motivates, and provides leadership to department staff; responsible for recruiting, hiring, disciplining, training, evaluation and development of all department personnel, including performance, appearance and conduct checks of all commissioned and non-commissioned personnel; responsible for developing, presenting and defending the annual operating budget for the department and the control of costs and expenditures; identifies creative and effective means to communicate information to students and their parents, faculty, staff, visitors and the general public, as appropriate; maintains liaison with local, State and Federal criminal justice agencies; works closely and successfully with all academic and administrative units of the university; stays abreast of developments in the field of campus security, crime prevention , law enforcement, and emergency preparedness; represents and is an ambassador for the department and the university; and serves as a model of excellence.

The successful candidate will have strong leadership and inter-personal skills, and have a documented history of ability to communicate complex information clearly in written and oral format to a variety of audiences. The successful candidate will demonstrate a creative, customer service orientation; will be able to represent the university professionally and work collaboratively with internal and external parties; and will have a documented history of excellence.

Candidates should have high ethical values; an attitude, personality and character compatible with good law enforcement; demonstrated ability to organize, direct and manage major work activities and administrative operations; knowledge in the principles and practice of university campus security and law enforcement; and knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.

The Chief of Police and Director of Public Safety is responsible for the design, execution, and effectiveness of a system of internal controls for the department which provides reasonable assurance that department operations are effective and efficient, university assets are safeguarded, university financial information is reliable, and the department complies with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.  

The University of Texas at San Antonio is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.  The UTSA campus is accessible to persons with disabilities. 

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