Deputy Chief of Staff to Vice President of Public Safety

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Posted: 09-Feb-24

Location: Baltimore, Maryland

Salary: Open

Categories:

Security/Public Safety
Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 112776-en_US

Johns Hopkins Public Safety (JHPS) is seeking a Deputy Chief of Staff to the Vice President of Public Safety . JHPS is committed to safeguarding the vibrant learning and working community with progressive approaches to security that foster deep community relationships built of trust, cooperation and mutual trust.

The Deputy Chief of Staff will ensure that the department and its functions are integrated into a strong infrastructure that supports JHPS and Police Department as a leader in the provision of quality, responsive and customer service oriented public safety department.

The position, reporting to the Chief of Staff, will manage high-priority projects in the Office of the Vice President of Public Safety, including overseeing strategic planning and implementation of projects related to Johns Hopkins Public Safety and Police; organizational and community-focused initiatives.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Anticipate, identify and troubleshoot issues of concern or significance to the Chief of Staff, exercise discretion to ensure that matters requiring the attention and/or decision making of the Chief of Staff are thoroughly developed, researched and evaluated.
• Direct organizational focus to foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, customer service focused and productive work atmosphere.
  
• Develop strategic plans, manage the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities as directed by the Chief of Staff.
• Directs the application of advanced and innovative concepts and best practices in management to achieve objectives and continuously improve procedures.
• Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures.
• Lead a variety of cross-functional initiatives, in the advancement of the strategic direction as assigned by the Chief of Staff.
• Ensure long and short-term goals are on track and clearly articulates the Public Safety's mission and vision for the department.
• Perform highly complex administrative assignments and analytical projects.
• Develop and advise the Chief of Staff on strategic, fiscal and capital improvement plans.
• Initiate and support innovation with creativity, flexibility, responsiveness, and future focus.
• Interact effectively with members of the Department and community at all times.
• Research, write, edit and/or coordinate preparation of special reports, briefings and presentations.
• Build and maintain successful working relationships and coordination with a wide range of offices, leadership, staff, and stakeholders, internal and external to the University.
• Provide excellent customer service through responsiveness, collaboration, work effort, dedication, mature and proactive communication, and conflict resolution.
• Serve as a liaison with local and regional organizations as a representative of the VP of Public Safety.
• May be responsible for supervision of support staff.
• Provide timely information and necessary updates across multiple stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education - Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Public Policy or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Ten years of progressively responsible administrative, managerial, and supervisory experiences in areas such as legal, law enforcement, public policy analysis, project management, legislative management, quality assurance, compliance, strategic planning and/or public administration.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Ability to effectively and efficiently apply management principles related to strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership, and coordination of people and resources.
• Assist with the strategic research and evidence-based approach to police reform, transparency and accountability.
  
• Skill in judgment and decision making to consider relative costs and benefits of available option and to recommend and defend solutions that are in the best interest of the department and of the community.
  
• Skill in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and to implement solutions.
  
• Ability to manage sensitive topics within and outside the department.
  
• Skill in motivating and developing staff and in identifying the best use of departmental resources.
  
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing to convey accurate and timely information to varying audiences, including speaking to the media, and producing and/or approving press releases and official departmental materials.
  
• Ability to negotiate with different groups concerning departmental topics.
  
• Ability to interpret and apply legal codes, precedents, governmental regulations, executive orders, and agency rules.
  
• Skill in managing timeframes and schedules to meet competing deadlines.
  
• Ability to track, analyze, interpret, and communicate data relevant to operations of the Johns Hopkins Public Safety and Police Department.
  
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships inside and outside the department.
  
• Professionalism, initiative, honesty, integrity, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior senior level experience in legal, compliance, auditing, or policy development in a university setting.
• Juris Doctorate, or Master's Degree in Public Safety, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Public Policy, Police Science, or a related field from an accredited college or university.

 

 

Classified Title: Deputy Chief of Staff 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Deputy Chief of Staff to Vice President of Public Safety   
Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PH  
Starting Salary Range: Min $115,400 - Max $202,000 Annually (Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm 
Exempt Status: Exempt 
Location: Hybrid/Eastern High Campus 
Department name: ​​​​​​​VP for Public Safety Office of  
Personnel area: University Administration 

 

Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/

 

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:
JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.
**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

 

The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion .

 

Accommodation Information

If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at [email protected] . For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit accessibility.jhu.edu .

 

Johns Hopkins has mandated COVID-19 and influenza vaccines, as applicable. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/ .

 

The following additional provisions may apply, depending on campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

 

Note: Job Postings are updated daily and remain online until filled.

 

 

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