Chief of University Police

Chief of University Police California State University, Chico (Chico State), a comprehensive regionaluniversity in Chico, California, invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for its chief of university police. This is an on-siteleadership role; the anticipated start date is late 2026. A member of the 22-campus California State University system, Chico Stateis a regional comprehensive university that enrolls more than 14,800 students from 36 states and 73 countries, with 97 percent of the totalstudent population from California. It is a Hispanic-Serving Institution where nearly half of the students are the first in their familiesto pursue a four-year degree. A U.S. News & World Report "Top Public School in the West" for more than two decades, Chico State offers morethan 300 programs of study with areas of strength including agriculture and the environment, healthcare, education, engineering, andmore. The chief of university police (chief) is Chico State's senior law enforcement officer, responsible for the overall leadershipand management of the university police department (UPD) in discharging its responsibilities to protect life and property within theuniversity's jurisdictional boundaries. The chief leads the planning, organization, and direction of UPD's day-to-day operations; manages a$3.4 million budget; and serves on the university's emergency response team. Reporting to the vice president of business and finance, thechief serves on the senior leadership team for the business and finance division. They lead a department of approximately 30 employees and14 students, comprising sworn California POST-certified officers, investigators, administrators, and parking and transportation staff, whoprovide safety and security services to the entire campus community. The target salary range for the chief of university police is$190,000-$200,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualifications Minimum requirements for applicantsinclude graduation from an accredited four-year college or university in a related field and ten years of progressively responsibleexperience in a sworn law enforcement setting, including three years of management experience. Additional qualifying experience may besubstituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Applicants must satisfy all California POST minimum employmentstandards and possess, or be able to obtain, a California POST Management Certificate. Applicants must further possess, or be eligible toobtain, a valid California driver's license, and remain in compliance with the California State University Police Personnel Fitness for Dutypolicy throughout employment. The chief will be expected to reside in Butte County. Application andNomination California State University, Chico, has selected Spelman Johnson, a leading executive search firm, to assist withconducting this search. Review of applications will begin on Friday, July 31, 2026 , and continue until the position is filled. Submita resume and cover letter via https://spelmanandjohnson.com/position/chief-of-university-police/ Contact Michel R. Frendian,senior consultant and practice leader, at mrf@spelmanandjohnson.com forconfidential inquiries. Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contactSpelman Johnson at 413-529-2895 or email info@spelmanjohnson.com . Visitthe California State University, Chico, website at www.csuchico.edu/ California State University, Chico, is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does notdiscriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity,gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any otherprotected status. jeid-ebc0af893030c94aac98779b74582fb2