Chief of Public Safety
Cape Cod Community College
West Barnstable, MA
Full-time
Law Enforcement / Security
Posted on May 22, 2023
About Cape Cod Community College:
Cape Cod Community College is a place of personal discovery, enrichment, and professional development for those just beginning the quest and for those at many points along the path of higher education throughout life. It is a caring, comprehensive institution that belongs to the people it serves and responds to their individual and community needs. Students attending Cape Cod Community College are striving for personal excellence, and are finding it, day after day. Graduates of the College can be found in all levels of private business, the professions, and public service, and they excel at what they do.
For students seeking to lay a foundation for further study, there is no better place to begin than at Cape Cod Community College. In today's highly competitive market place, the well prepared transfer student is the most aggressively recruited person in higher education. For many Cape Cod Community College graduates, that Associate Degree opens the door to institutions that were just not an option after high school. And, when you consider the savings in the overall cost of a four-year degree at either a public or a private university, starting at Cape Cod Community College becomes an incredible bargain that blends quality with unmatched value.
The students' education is the first priority at Cape Cod Community College. As a learning-centered community, we value the contributions of a diverse population, welcome open inquiry, and promote mutual respect. The College offers a strong educational foundation of critical and creative thinking, communication competency, and a global, multicultural perspective that prepares students for life and work in the 21st century. Our liberal arts, sciences, and career programs provide educational pathways that serve the varied social, economic, and demographic characteristics of our community with a distinctive focus on sustainability. We honor our past, celebrate our present and imagine our future.
Job Description:
GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position is responsible for the effective leadership of College public safety operations. The Chief is a sworn, uniformed position with police powers. Responsibilities include supervising public safety personnel, enforcing local, state, and federal laws, College policies, procedures, and directives related to safety and security, traffic control, crisis intervention, response to safety and security threats, medical emergencies, and crime detection/prevention. Community policing is a fundamental component of the role and department. The Department of Public Safety strives to provide a safe and secure environment conducive to the learning experience and daily operations of the College. Additionally, the Chief is responsible for emergency planning and working with the Director of Facilities to ensure compliance with safety codes and regulations, as well as oversight of educational outreach to include teaching and training of employees and students on topics relating to safety, security, and emergency preparedness.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
1. Direct and coordinate all aspects of the Public Safety Department to the main campus and Hyannis Center while reviewing other off-site locations to ensure a safe environment for College activities.
2. Establish departmental goals and mission priorities; create and manage operational and support functions; implement new efforts to achieve goals. Oversee priority criminal investigations.
3. Implement and supervise the establishment of office procedures, including the preparation and maintenance of correspondence, records, and reports; manage College compliance with federal, state, and local law enforcement/safety regulations.
4. Develop, evaluate, and review Department policies, procedures, rules and regulations and ensure proper dissemination to all Department staff, as well as compliance with such by all Department staff.
5. Short- and long-term planning and submitting annual budget requests.
6. Determine the need for and oversee the requisition of equipment, including police equipment, vehicles, office supplies, and other related items.
7. Ensure the recruitment, training, and supervision of campus police officers, institutional security officers, interns, and other staff members.
8. Plan, coordinate, and direct day-to-day operations for the police/parking/public safety functions such as, but not limited to, the following:
a. Establish work schedules for a continuous 24-hour, 7-day weekly operations;
b. Investigate criminal and non-criminal incident reports and notify appropriate authorities when or where necessary;
c. Implement programs to promote building and property security;
d. Develop programs to provide reasonable safety and security for students, faculty, staff and the general public on College properties;
e. Enforce traffic, parking rules/regulations; and,
f. Upon request, provide additional staffing for traffic/crowd control for special events.
9. Plan, develop, and supervise all activities in the following areas:
a. Community Policing Principles, Crime prevention and enforcement;
b. Event Planning Security Plan and implementation (Commencement);
c. Building security;
d. Information releases;
e. Crime statistics and dissemination to officers and community (Cleary Act compliance);
f. Development of community relations efforts/programs;
g. Investigations; and,
h. Liaise with federal, state, and municipal police departments and related agencies.
10. Develop plans and organize the automation of all departmental records. This may include procuring and programming personal computers and assisting in managing crime statistics, incident reporting, arrest information, training records, radio logs, shift reports, uniform crime reports, and access to NCIC system.
11. Participate in threat assessment review and other campus committees, where appropriate.
12. Attend professional development or special training sessions when practical, as a representative of the department and/or Cape Cod Community College.
13. Complete departmental employee evaluations as required.
14. Respond to actual or potential critical incidents and inform the College administration immediately (day or night) of any crisis situations.
15. Oversee and implement the College Emergency Response plan including the formation of campus-based teams, and the development and oversight of crisis exercises.
16. Perform other duties assigned by College administration.
Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Five (5) years of full-time work experience on a municipal police force or other law enforcement position, two (2) years of which must be in a supervisory capacity.
2. Bachelor's degree in a related discipline such as criminal justice or law.
3. Appropriate public safety credentials for Commonwealth of Massachusetts or obtain within 6 months and experience suitable to fulfill the duties and responsibilities of the position.
4. Excellent leadership and supervisory skills, and professional competence to become an administrator in higher education.
5. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
6. Experience in budget preparation and administration.
7. Thorough knowledge and experience with law enforcement techniques and methods.
8. Knowledge of training techniques for law enforcement personnel.
9. Knowledge of and experience with programming related to crime prevention and community relations within a higher education environment or municipal police department.
10. Knowledge of parking management and crime prevention techniques and practices.
11. Demonstrated ethical behavior in prior assignments.
ADDITIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
1. Must meet and maintain all requirements for certification under Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 22C, Section 63, as a special State Police Officer and be qualified to receive police powers by the Massachusetts State Police Licensing Unit.
2. Must possess and maintain a valid Massachusetts motor vehicle operator's license, or a valid out-of-state motor vehicle operator's license transferable to Massachusetts.
3. Subject to passing thorough background check, physical examination, and psychological examination.
ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Master's degree in a related discipline such as criminal justice or law.
2. Knowledge of campus security and safety.
Equivalency Statement
Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience has prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.
Additional Information:
COMPENSATION: Annual salary range of $85,000-$95,000, dependent upon qualifications. Includes participation in a comprehensive employee benefits program including option to participate in Massachusetts State Employees' Retirement System. Full-time, Non-unit Professional Position.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 11, 2023
Please visit our website at www.capecod.edu for information on Cape Cod Community College.
This appointment is subject to the FY2023/24 budget appropriations.
Appointment subject to SORI (Sex Offender Registry Information), publicly-accessible Massachusetts CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and national background checks.
The College does not provide any measure of assistance for applicants who do not have the ability to work in the United States.
Cape Cod Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statues and College policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action/Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.
Application Instructions:
**ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED.**
Begin the online application process by going to the APPLY NOW link. During the process you will be given an opportunity to upload required documents: a cover letter addressing how you meet the minimum requirements of the position and resume(failure to submit requested documents may result in disqualification). Please note that finalist candidates will be asked to provide three current professional letters of reference and transcripts.
See the FAQ for using our online system. Please contact us if you need assistance applying through this website.
Returning Applicants - Login to your Cape Cod Community College Careers Account to check your completed application.
Cape Cod Community College is a place of personal discovery, enrichment, and professional development for those just beginning the quest and for those at many points along the path of higher education throughout life. It is a caring, comprehensive institution that belongs to the people it serves and responds to their individual and community needs. Students attending Cape Cod Community College are striving for personal excellence, and are finding it, day after day. Graduates of the College can be found in all levels of private business, the professions, and public service, and they excel at what they do.
For students seeking to lay a foundation for further study, there is no better place to begin than at Cape Cod Community College. In today's highly competitive market place, the well prepared transfer student is the most aggressively recruited person in higher education. For many Cape Cod Community College graduates, that Associate Degree opens the door to institutions that were just not an option after high school. And, when you consider the savings in the overall cost of a four-year degree at either a public or a private university, starting at Cape Cod Community College becomes an incredible bargain that blends quality with unmatched value.
The students' education is the first priority at Cape Cod Community College. As a learning-centered community, we value the contributions of a diverse population, welcome open inquiry, and promote mutual respect. The College offers a strong educational foundation of critical and creative thinking, communication competency, and a global, multicultural perspective that prepares students for life and work in the 21st century. Our liberal arts, sciences, and career programs provide educational pathways that serve the varied social, economic, and demographic characteristics of our community with a distinctive focus on sustainability. We honor our past, celebrate our present and imagine our future.
Job Description:
GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position is responsible for the effective leadership of College public safety operations. The Chief is a sworn, uniformed position with police powers. Responsibilities include supervising public safety personnel, enforcing local, state, and federal laws, College policies, procedures, and directives related to safety and security, traffic control, crisis intervention, response to safety and security threats, medical emergencies, and crime detection/prevention. Community policing is a fundamental component of the role and department. The Department of Public Safety strives to provide a safe and secure environment conducive to the learning experience and daily operations of the College. Additionally, the Chief is responsible for emergency planning and working with the Director of Facilities to ensure compliance with safety codes and regulations, as well as oversight of educational outreach to include teaching and training of employees and students on topics relating to safety, security, and emergency preparedness.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
1. Direct and coordinate all aspects of the Public Safety Department to the main campus and Hyannis Center while reviewing other off-site locations to ensure a safe environment for College activities.
2. Establish departmental goals and mission priorities; create and manage operational and support functions; implement new efforts to achieve goals. Oversee priority criminal investigations.
3. Implement and supervise the establishment of office procedures, including the preparation and maintenance of correspondence, records, and reports; manage College compliance with federal, state, and local law enforcement/safety regulations.
4. Develop, evaluate, and review Department policies, procedures, rules and regulations and ensure proper dissemination to all Department staff, as well as compliance with such by all Department staff.
5. Short- and long-term planning and submitting annual budget requests.
6. Determine the need for and oversee the requisition of equipment, including police equipment, vehicles, office supplies, and other related items.
7. Ensure the recruitment, training, and supervision of campus police officers, institutional security officers, interns, and other staff members.
8. Plan, coordinate, and direct day-to-day operations for the police/parking/public safety functions such as, but not limited to, the following:
a. Establish work schedules for a continuous 24-hour, 7-day weekly operations;
b. Investigate criminal and non-criminal incident reports and notify appropriate authorities when or where necessary;
c. Implement programs to promote building and property security;
d. Develop programs to provide reasonable safety and security for students, faculty, staff and the general public on College properties;
e. Enforce traffic, parking rules/regulations; and,
f. Upon request, provide additional staffing for traffic/crowd control for special events.
9. Plan, develop, and supervise all activities in the following areas:
a. Community Policing Principles, Crime prevention and enforcement;
b. Event Planning Security Plan and implementation (Commencement);
c. Building security;
d. Information releases;
e. Crime statistics and dissemination to officers and community (Cleary Act compliance);
f. Development of community relations efforts/programs;
g. Investigations; and,
h. Liaise with federal, state, and municipal police departments and related agencies.
10. Develop plans and organize the automation of all departmental records. This may include procuring and programming personal computers and assisting in managing crime statistics, incident reporting, arrest information, training records, radio logs, shift reports, uniform crime reports, and access to NCIC system.
11. Participate in threat assessment review and other campus committees, where appropriate.
12. Attend professional development or special training sessions when practical, as a representative of the department and/or Cape Cod Community College.
13. Complete departmental employee evaluations as required.
14. Respond to actual or potential critical incidents and inform the College administration immediately (day or night) of any crisis situations.
15. Oversee and implement the College Emergency Response plan including the formation of campus-based teams, and the development and oversight of crisis exercises.
16. Perform other duties assigned by College administration.
Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Five (5) years of full-time work experience on a municipal police force or other law enforcement position, two (2) years of which must be in a supervisory capacity.
2. Bachelor's degree in a related discipline such as criminal justice or law.
3. Appropriate public safety credentials for Commonwealth of Massachusetts or obtain within 6 months and experience suitable to fulfill the duties and responsibilities of the position.
4. Excellent leadership and supervisory skills, and professional competence to become an administrator in higher education.
5. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
6. Experience in budget preparation and administration.
7. Thorough knowledge and experience with law enforcement techniques and methods.
8. Knowledge of training techniques for law enforcement personnel.
9. Knowledge of and experience with programming related to crime prevention and community relations within a higher education environment or municipal police department.
10. Knowledge of parking management and crime prevention techniques and practices.
11. Demonstrated ethical behavior in prior assignments.
ADDITIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
1. Must meet and maintain all requirements for certification under Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 22C, Section 63, as a special State Police Officer and be qualified to receive police powers by the Massachusetts State Police Licensing Unit.
2. Must possess and maintain a valid Massachusetts motor vehicle operator's license, or a valid out-of-state motor vehicle operator's license transferable to Massachusetts.
3. Subject to passing thorough background check, physical examination, and psychological examination.
ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Master's degree in a related discipline such as criminal justice or law.
2. Knowledge of campus security and safety.
Equivalency Statement
Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience has prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.
Additional Information:
COMPENSATION: Annual salary range of $85,000-$95,000, dependent upon qualifications. Includes participation in a comprehensive employee benefits program including option to participate in Massachusetts State Employees' Retirement System. Full-time, Non-unit Professional Position.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 11, 2023
Please visit our website at www.capecod.edu for information on Cape Cod Community College.
This appointment is subject to the FY2023/24 budget appropriations.
Appointment subject to SORI (Sex Offender Registry Information), publicly-accessible Massachusetts CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and national background checks.
The College does not provide any measure of assistance for applicants who do not have the ability to work in the United States.
Cape Cod Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statues and College policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action/Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.
Application Instructions:
**ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED.**
Begin the online application process by going to the APPLY NOW link. During the process you will be given an opportunity to upload required documents: a cover letter addressing how you meet the minimum requirements of the position and resume(failure to submit requested documents may result in disqualification). Please note that finalist candidates will be asked to provide three current professional letters of reference and transcripts.
See the FAQ for using our online system. Please contact us if you need assistance applying through this website.
Returning Applicants - Login to your Cape Cod Community College Careers Account to check your completed application.