Assistant Chief of Police - SUNY Oneonta

$90,000 - $98,000/Yr

SUNY Oneonta - Oneonta, NY

Full-time - Manager

Oneonta, NY

Educational Services

About the position

Become a part of SUNY Oneonta's trusted University Police department as a dynamic and experienced Assistant Chief of Police. In this key leadership role, you will report directly to the Chief of Police and undertake a wide range of command responsibilities. These include overseeing administration, operations, strategic planning, and assuming a critical senior-level leadership role within a comprehensive, full-service police agency. The Assistant Chief of Police supervises and ensures the proper performance of duties across various department branches. The incumbent will be responsible for preparing detailed investigations and reports, managing administrative functions, and executing special assignments as directed by the Chief of Police. In the absence of the Chief, the Assistant Chief will act as the head of the department, ensuring continuity and stability in our operations. You will also be accountable for all matters within the assigned area of operations and any assistance as may be required by a police presence. The University Police Department at SUNY Oneonta, accredited by the NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services, Office of Public Safety, operates as a full-time, 24-hour law enforcement agency. We are committed to the philosophy of constitutional policing, aiming to maintain a safe and secure environment for our students, visitors, and employees.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, direct, and oversee police operations.
• Act as the second on command of the Department, serve as the acting Chief of Police in the absence of the Chief.
• Ensure subordinates are fulfilling the institution's mission by adhering to all orders and directives.
• Depending on assignment, allocate and review work of administrative staff.
• Respond to major incidents and emergencies on a 24-hour/7-day basis.
• Schedule, prepare, and (when appropriate) perform departmental training sessions and institutional presentations.
• Schedule hours of duty for Department personnel.
• Interpret regulations, ordinances, laws, and codes for staff.
• Evaluate and develop strategies to maintain order and provide an overall sense of security to students, visitors, and employees.
• Develop a close working relationship with associate law enforcement agencies and SUNY partners.
• Establish close working relationships with campus officials.
• Gather, prepare, and report statistical data to ensure compliance with state and federal crime reporting requirements.
• Ensure immediate supervisors are fully informed of any issues that may affect the Department's operations.
• Perform police duties in a manner that supports the Police Department's vision, mission, and core values.
• Execute special assignments as directed by the Chief of Police as needed.
• May be required to manage and instruct at the SUNY Oneonta Law Enforcement Academy.

Requirements

• Ten (10) years of law enforcement experience.
• Experience as a law enforcement supervisor.
• Current New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) certification as police officer or the ability to obtain the same within 90 days.
• Training in leadership and supervision of police personnel.
• Possess a valid driver's license.
• Possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's Degree in a related field.
• Three (3) years of experience as a Second Line Supervisor.
• Recognized 'long course' in Police Leadership and Administration.
• Completion of DCJS Course in Police Supervision, Accreditation Manager, Basic Criminal Investigations, Instructor Development, and Public Information Officer (PIO).
• Crisis Negotiator or Crisis Intervention Training (CIT).
• Experience working in a diverse university or college community.
• Budgetary experience.
• Investigative experience.
• Internal Affairs experience.
• Experience working with unionized work forces and civil service hearings.
• Experience with multiple critical incidents.
• Experience mentoring and coaching young persons.

Benefits

• Salary: $90,000-$98,000 commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits offerings.