Chief of Police & Director of Public Safety (Law Enforcement Manager I)

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Working Title Chief of Police & Director of Public Safety (Law Enforcement Manager I) Role Title Law Enforcement Manager I Role Code 69074-SW FLSA Exempt Pay Band 05 Position Number 29800081 Agency Laurel Ridge Community College Division Laurel Ridge Community College (Div) Work Location Frederick - 069 Hiring Range The hiring range for this position is $67,186.00-$97,420.00. Salary will commensurate with competencies and experience. Emergency/Essential Personnel Yes EEO Category D-Protective Service Worker Full Time or Part Time Full Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- No Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule
Regular full-time schedule determined by business need. Some nights, weekends, and on-call time expected.
Sensitive Position No Job Description

For best consideration apply by August 11, 2024, 12:00pm.

The Chief of Police and Director of Public Safety at Laurel Ridge Community College serves on the leadership team reporting to the Vice President for Finance & Administration. This role is responsible for overseeing safety, security, and emergency management operations across two campuses and one center for the college. It requires making informed, independent decisions, leveraging extensive knowledge and experience in law enforcement and emergency response.

The position oversees comprehensive police operations, providing direct supervision to two police sergeants who manage teams of campus police officers and security guards. Key responsibilities encompass performance management, leadership in police and emergency management operations, and administrative duties that include compliance with FOIA and the Clery Act and policy and procedural review. Emphasizing community policing, the Laurel Ridge Police are tasked with cultivating collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders and external law enforcement agencies and emergency responders. This role is expected to integrate with the college community and be highly visible and actively participate on various college committees and workgroups. Regular communication with students and employees is an essential component of this position’s responsibilities, reflecting its critical role in maintaining a safe and secure campus environment.

Classified: Compensation and Benefits
The hiring range for this position is $67,186.00-$97,420.00. Salary will commensurate with competencies and experience. The position is classified staff and as such is eligible for the benefits package offered by the Commonwealth of Virginia for state agencies. For more information, please visit www.dhrm.virginia.gov .

Telework

According to DHRM policy 1.61 Teleworking , effective July 5, 2022, Virginia state employees will return to the workplace. Consistent with pre-pandemic policies, telework may be an option for certain eligible positions. Eligible positions are determined by the type of work and job requirements of the position, as defined by heads of agencies.

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Laurel Ridge Community College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment, and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA ), Laurel Ridge will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in order to provide access to the application, interviewing, and selection process. Please email eeo@laurelridge.edu for further information.

Sponsorship of an employee’s work authorization takes time and requires an ongoing financial investment. Therefore, Laurel Ridge Community College does not have funding to sponsor potential employees in the US on a work visa. We consistently follow this funding model to ensure our practices are not discriminatory. Exceptions would require approval from the college president.

Laurel Ridge Community College is an equal opportunity institution providing educational and employment opportunities, programs, services, and activities. While honoring bona fide occupational exceptions as needed, the college shall promote and maintain equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including lactation, age, status as a veteran, national origin, or other non-merit factors. The college also promotes a safe working environment and prohibits sexual misconduct, including sexual violence and harassment.
Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain required law enforcement certifications within 90 days of employment as sanctioned by the Department of Criminal Justice Services.
• Must be able to function mentally and physically under stress and emergency situations.
• Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to plan, organize and direct enforcement activities to achieve goals and objectives of college.
• General working knowledge of statute enforcement, crisis management planning and considerable law enforcement, as well as security and safety concepts, principles, procedures and techniques.
• Must have the skills to handle firearms and operate a motor vehicle safely.
• Demonstrated ability to give oral and written instructions to react appropriately in routine and emergency situations.
• Must be able to gather information and write factual reports and to elicit compliance with policies, rules and regulations.
• Must never have been convicted of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude.
• Current and responsible supervisory or managerial experience in law enforcement.

Additional Considerations

• CPR or 1st Aid Certification preferred.
• Working knowledge of the Jeanne Clery Act and Title IX
• Working knowledge of National Incident Management System ( NIMS ) and Incident Command System ( ICS ) protocols and experience in developing emergency response planning documents.

Operation of a State Vehicle Yes Supervises Employees Yes Required Travel
Travel as per any required duties of the position, such as to sites/campuses and any training. Ability to cover assignments throughout the college service region as necessary for the job is required.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number CLS_3183P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 07/25/2024 Job Close Date 08/25/2024 Open Until Filled Agency Website http://www.laurelridge.edu Contact Name Faith Gaile Email fgaile@laurelridge.edu Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants
Upload cover letter (this is optional, but recommended) and resume (this is optional, but recommended) and unofficial transcripts (this is optional for all positions except faculty, clinical instructors and tutors). Reference checks, background screenings, and eVerify are required for all Laurel Ridge positions. Satisfactory reference, background screenings are a condition of employment.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services ( DARS ), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired ( DBVI ). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155. Please note: Certificates of Disabilities that were issued between April 2022 & February 29, 2024, will continue to be valid for applying to state jobs.
Additional Information Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System, anEEOemployer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, theVCCSis committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
TheVCCSis anEOEand Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts ( ADA and ADAAA ), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.
E-Verify Statement
VCCSuses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.