Assistant Chief of Police

99126BR

Campus: Tempe

Asst Chief of Police

Job Description

Provides highly complex staff assistance to the Chief of Police: responsible for day-to-day operations, planning, supervision, and review of all division activities and personnel. Work requires considerable judgment in the interpretation and application of rules, regulations, laws, and ordinances. Considerable latitude is permitted for independent action within the framework of division policies. Assumes responsibilities of the Chief of Police in his absence and performs other duties as assigned. Receives general direction from the Chief of Police.

Department Name

Police Department

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

VP Code

EVP BUSINESS & FINANCE

Grant Funded Position

This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.

Salary Range

Depends on experience

Essential Duties

• Assists in directing and administering activities of all division units.
• Ensures that all operations are in compliance with Arizona Peace Officers' Standards and Training Board (AZ POST), Commission for Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA), Division, and University standards. 
• Formulates programs and plans to maintain division efficiency and effectiveness. 
• Participates in preparation of budget and assists in budget implementation; manages budget amounts allocated and ensures that all units remain within budget limitations. Participates in forecasting budget needs for future years. 
• Supervises and evaluates the work of subordinate personnel by reviewing results achieved and ensuring conformance to standards. 
• Prepares and supervises the preparation of necessary reports relating to activities; reviews reports prepared and submitted by subordinates. 
• Make recommendations to the Chief of Police on hiring and discipline.
• Attempts to gain settlement of employee complaints and/or issues and the resolution of problems within all subordinate ranks. 
• Establishes and maintains contacts with appropriate external law enforcement and related agencies for the purpose of facilitating University law enforcement and security. 
• Provides information, gives instructions and responds to questions from the public and employees to enhance public relations and employee morale. 
• Maintains the ability to perform all duties of a police officer. 
• Performs other duties as assigned or required. 
• May direct the maintenance of complete police records including general correspondence, statistics, fingerprints, criminal investigation, personnel, field training, and typical department records. 
• Assumes responsibilities of the Chief of Police in his absence.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Police Science, Public Administration, Criminology, or a related field, and six years experience in progressively higher positions of law enforcement responsibility; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved. Possession of AZPOST certification or equivalent out-of-state certification; must obtain an AZPOST certification within six (6) months of hire date. Employee must possess a valid US Driver’s license of the appropriate class and required endorsements throughout employment.  Must meet fitness standards for AZ POST-certified officers.

Desired Qualifications

• Evidence of a Master's degree in related field.
• Completion of advanced courses in law enforcement supervision and management.
• Experience in campus law enforcement.
• Demonstrated knowledge of organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of police programs, policies, and operational needs. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of progressive principles, procedures, and methods used in field operations and services support services with modern principles, practices, and techniques of police administration, organization, and operations, including those related to patrol, criminal investigation and identification, and support activities. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. Principles and practices of supervision, training, and personnel management. 
• Capabilities of available state-of-the-art computerization affecting law enforcement activities and skill to utilize management reports. 
• Experience in commanding the respect of officers and to assign, direct, and supervise their work. 
• Experience in analyzing complex police problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals. 
• Experience in supervising, training and evaluating assigned staff and establishing and maintaining effective working relationships. 
• Evidence of effective communication skills. 
• Evidence of being in good standing (cannot have left a previous law enforcement position for misconduct or pending investigation).
  

Working Environment

• Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding, and manipulating a computer mouse.
• Required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work.
• Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds.
• Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts. 
• Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions. 
• In the event of a significant incident, may be subject to adverse weather conditions, hazardous material and situations, physical demands.

Department Statement

The ASU Police Department is a full-service, 24/7 police department operating on Arizona State University’s Tempe, Downtown Phoenix, West and Polytechnic campuses. We are dually accredited law enforcement agency through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA), and the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA). 

We offer a community-based atmosphere with generous tuition benefits, flexible schedules, and frequent opportunities for advancement. Our unique placement on campus allows us to create more personal relationships with the citizens we serve, and better effect positive change in our community. 

ASUPD is committed to our mission of fostering a safe, community-centered environment through engaged collaboration committed to dignity and respect. This is reflected both in how we approach the members of our community, and how we operate internally. 

We have proudly joined the 30x30 Initiative, promising to increase the number of women in the police force. 

Additional Background Requirements:
ASU Police Department conducts pre-employment screening for all positions. Positions are sensitive positions which require the successful completion of a background investigation, including fingerprinting. A background check will consist of a background investigation, polygraph, medical and psychological assessment, and drug screening. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of all background checks. A Department of Motor Vehicle check will also be conducted.

ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit https://wellness.asu.edu/explore-wellness/body/alcohol-and-drugs/tobacco

Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

Notice of Availability of the ASU Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf. You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 480-965-3456.

Relocation Assistance – For information about schools, housing child resources, neighborhoods, hospitals, community events, and taxes, visit https://cfo.asu.edu/az-resources .

Employment Verification Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Fingerprint Check Statement

This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.

Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

Applicant must be eligible to work in the United States; the ASU Police Department will not be a sponsor for this position. 

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.