Chief of Police Position Available In Spartanburg, South Carolina

Chief of Police

Salary
See Position Description
Location Spartanburg County, SC
Job Type
FTE – Full-Time
Job Number

STA00264PO25

Agency
University of South Carolina
Opening Date
06/18/2025
Closing Date
8/3/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

Applications must be submitted online at: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/185541

Class Code:

JC50

Position Number:

STA00264PO25

Normal Work Schedule:

Other
Normal Work Schedule (Other):
Monday – Friday; 8:30am – 5pm; Some evenings and weekends as needed are required.
Pay Grade
Band 8
Opening Date
06/18/2025
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer
Veteran Preference Statement
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

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Chief of Police
University of South Carolina Upstate

STA00264PO25

Spartanburg, SC
Reporting to the Vice-Chancellor of Finance and Administration, the Director of Public Safety and Chief of Police manages and directs the University’s Police Department, Parking Services, Public Front Counter, and Emergency Management; provides a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff, visitors; safeguards physical and intellectual assets of the University. Provides administrative leadership, direction and coordination of all Department of Public Safety activities involved in the protection of life and property, enforcement of local, state, and federal criminal statutes, University regulations, investigation of traffic accidents and criminal acts, violations of University policy, on-going police officer certification and training and the campus incident management plan. Oversees the collection of data and submission of the annual Jeanne Clery Campus Security Policies and Statistics with VAWA amendments and Fire Safety Report to the U.S. Department of Education. Collaborates effectively with all internal and external stakeholders.

Advertised Salary Range:

$79,302 – $104,000; Salary commensurate with education and experience
Minimum and Additional Requirements
Master’s degree in related field and 4 years’ experience, or bachelor’s degree in related field and 6 years related experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in related field and 4 years’ experience, or bachelor’s degree in related field and 6 years related experience. Master’s degree preferred.
Additional Comments
Current law enforcement officer (SC Criminal Justice Academy graduate and be certified by the SC Law Enforcement Training Council); certified by the SCCJA as a Field Training Officer (FTO). Possess a valid South Carolina driver’s license. Must pass a background investigation before assuming police duties.
Demonstrated skills in budget planning and management with an understanding of the nature of state and university system budget environments, including understanding and implementing a state’s financial regulations. Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills; ability to build positive and effective relationships across the campus with faculty, staff, students and the external community working in a transparent and collaborative decision-making environment. Demonstrated ability to lead, supervise and work as part of a team consisting of a staff from diverse backgrounds. Provide energetic, proactive creative, and highly ethical leadership. Ability to comprehend and digest amounts of information, and flexibility to adjust to competing priorities in work schedules. Working knowledge of CALEA and ability to prepare for and navigate annual CALEA audits to maintain department certification. Be physically qualified and have no criminal record. Must pass a background investigation before assuming police duties.

EEO Statement:

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
Employer
State of South Carolina
Agency
University of South Carolina
Address
Division of Human Resources
Columbia, South Carolina, 29208
Phone
803-777-3821
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