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Chief of Police - Cal State Long Beach
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A Law Enforcement Chief or Deputy directs operations and supervises the activities of a local police department or a unit or shift within a department. Implements new initiatives to address problems with crime in the community.
$111,132 / year median in California
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Chief of Police
- Cal State Long Beach Another Source
- 4.8 Long Beach, CA Job Details $230,000
- $250,000 a year 5 hours ago Benefits 457(b) Relocation assistance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Paid time off 403(b) Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Physical security incident response Crime prevention Staff supervision Managing physical security teams Investigations regulatory compliance Team supervision Safety regulations Employee relationship building De-escalation techniques Conflict de-escalation Criminal law experience Driver's License Managing budgets in a finance role Community policing Public safety procedures Labor contracts Personnel administration Personnel management in education Peace Officer Certification Basic firearms training Traffic laws Legal compliance Physical security emergency response State-specific police officer certification Senior leadership Traffic safety protocols Full Job Description At a glance: California State University, Long Beach is seeking a Chief of Police to lead a team of approximately 35 sworn and non-sworn professionals and continue advancing a community•and service-focused approach to campus safety.
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What you'll be doing: Another Source's client, California State University, Long Beach , is recruiting a Chief of Police to join their team in Long Beach, California. This is an onsite leadership position, and relocation assistance is available. Here's a little aboutCalifornia State University, Long Beach:
California State University, Long Beach is part of the 23-campus California State University system and is committed to creating a safe, welcoming environment where students, faculty, staff, and visitors can learn, work, and engage with the university community. The University Police Department plays an essential role in that experience. More than traditional law enforcement, the department's work encompasses campus safety, crime prevention, emergency preparedness, security, community engagement, and partnership across the university. The next Chief of Police will have the opportunity to lead this multifaceted operation while serving as a highly visible advisor and partner to university leadership and the broader campus community.About this role:
Reporting to the Vice President of Administration and Finance, the Chief of Police provides executive leadership and daily management for Cal State Long Beach's comprehensive law enforcement and crime prevention programs. The Chief serves as the university's senior advisor on law enforcement, public safety, emergency management, risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, traffic management, and crime prevention. This is a role with significant reach across the institution. The Chief works closely with the President, Vice President of Administration and Finance, Student Affairs leadership, campus executives, the Chancellor's Office, regional law enforcement agencies, community organizations, and members of the public. The position also serves as a critical-incident commander during major emergencies and disasters and plays an active role in university governance and campus planning. The Chief directly oversees leaders responsible for Field Services, Support Services, emergency operations, and administrative services, leading a team of approximately 35 sworn and non-sworn personnel. The Chief is accountable for ensuring the department's people, policies, resources, training, and operations meet professional, legal, CSU, and campus standards. Scope & Impact Provide executive leadership for University Police operations, including Field Services, Support Services, Dispatch Communications, crime prevention, criminal investigations, the K9 program, traffic safety and enforcement, facility security, emergency preparedness, training, technology, finance, budget, and human resources. Serve as a strategic public-safety advisor to the President, Vice President of Administration and Finance, and other university executives, providing guidance on campus safety, emergency management, risk mitigation, compliance, and law enforcement operations. Lead the department's fiscal and administrative operations, establishing budget priorities and responsibly managing resources in support of university and departmental goals. Serve as a trusted public-safety advisor and law enforcement partner to the CSU Chancellor's Office and Chancellor, including providing security services for Board of Trustees meetings and advising on related safety and security matters. Build and maintain strong working relationships with Chancellor's Office leadership and staff, reflecting CSULB University Police's broader responsibility within the CSU system. Maintain an effective policy and internal accountability framework, regularly reviewing departmental practices and adapting operations in response to changes in legislation, judicial review, liability trends, professional standards, and CSU requirements. Ensure required reports and records are maintained for federal and state agencies, the CSU Chancellor's Office, and the university. Oversee departmental security operations and periodically evaluate practices to ensure alignment with applicable professional standards. Partner with the Office of Strategic Communications on public-safety matters and communications. Serve as critical-incident commander during major emergencies and disasters, providing leadership during the response as well as after-action reporting, recommendations, and guidance. Build trusted relationships across the campus and surrounding community, including government leaders, regional law enforcement agencies, community and neighborhood organizations, and CSU leadership. Participate actively in university governance and committees, including groups focused on behavioral intervention, Clery compliance, policy, and campus planning, and serve as an advisor to the President's Executive Cabinet. Serve as a key liaison to Student Affairs on sensitive student-related matters and help strengthen the partnership between University Police and the campus community. Develop educational and crime-prevention programming that empowers departments and employees to contribute to their own safety and security. Lead employee development and ensure University Police personnel maintain required credentials, training, and professional standards. Provide direct supervision, coaching, and leadership to departmental personnel and establish expectations for ongoing training and professional development. Perform other responsibilities as assigned, including fulfilling Campus Security Authority obligations under the Clery Act and applicable CSU requirements. Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in a related field. At least 10 years of progressively responsible law enforcement or public safety administration experience, including seven years in a management capacity. Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, Supervisory, and Management certification from the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST). Successful completion of a POST Executive Training Course, or the ability to qualify for and complete the certificate/coursework requirements within the first year of employment. Thorough understanding of relevant legal issues, including legislation, judicial review, liability trends, and local, state, and federal laws applicable to university law enforcement. Working knowledge across law enforcement operations, facility security, crime prevention, criminal investigations, training, emergency preparedness, traffic safety and enforcement, and related safety standards. Understanding of crime awareness and reporting requirements, including the Jeanne Clery Act and related provisions of the Higher Education Opportunity Act. Experience with budget and personnel administration, including work within a collective bargaining environment. Strong executive, administrative, organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate and build productive relationships within a culturally diverse university community and collaborate effectively with other department and institutional leaders. Valid California driver's license and ability to meet applicable CSU driving requirements. Ability to qualify with a firearm in accordance with state and departmental regulations. Ability to successfully complete the police background, medical, psychological, and other screening requirements applicable to a sworn peace officer position under California law and POST requirements. Advanced or graduate-level education is highly desirable. Graduation from an advanced law enforcement leadership program, such as the FBI National Academy or California POST Command College, is also desirable, as is experience with a university-based law enforcement agency or similarly complex organization. Compensation & Benefits The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $230,000- 250,000 .