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Village of Ruidoso, NM

Police Officer Certified

Ruidoso, NM · On-site

$50.34K - $92.12K/yr

Reports any suspected fraud and/or abuse to the Police Chief or Village Manager * Ensures any ... overnight travel as required. Minimum Qualifications * Certified New Mexico Patrol Officer or ...

Village of Ruidoso

Police Officer Certified

Ruidoso, NM

$50.34K - $92.12K/yr

... Police Chief or Village Manager Ensures any reports of harassment are immediately reported and ... overnight travel as required. Minimum Qualifications Certified New Mexico Patrol Officer or ...

Decatur Park District

Park Police Officer

Decatur, IL · On-site

$61.65K/yr

Chief of Park Police FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Salary: $61,651.20 annual SUMMARY Under direct ... may include overnight calls for service. * Other duties may be assigned. SUPERVISORY ...

University of Missouri

POLICE OFFICER

Columbia, MO · On-site

$28.13 - $30.68/hr

... Overnight). Most of our officers work 10-hour shifts, which provide more days off and greater ... Chief's Interview * Conditional offer phase includes psychological and medical evaluations Ready to ...

Lees-McRae College

Campus Police Officer

Banner Elk, NC · On-site

$55K/yr

Chief of Campus Police Category: Non-Exempt Summary/Objective The Lees-McRae College Campus Police ... May work a variety of hours, including overnight shifts, holidays, or weekends. May require ...

City of Claremont

Police Aide

Claremont, CA · On-site

$18.56 - $20.51/hr

... Records, Overnight Parking, and Traffic. Police Aides are often filled by individuals who are ... All Police Aide assignments are made at the discretion of the Chief of Police. Typical duties ...

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Police Deputy Chief-Campus Police

Police Deputy Chief-Campus Police

The University of Tennessee

Memphis, TN

$6.74K - $9.43K/mo

Full-time

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

Market Range: 15

Hiring Salary: $6,735.34 - $9,429.47/Monthly

JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

 Under the direction of the Chief of Campus Police, the Police Deputy Chief serves as the second-in-command of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center Campus Police Department, providing strategic leadership, operational oversight, and administrative support to ensure the safety and security of the campus community. This position is instrumental in fostering a culture of integrity, transparency, and community engagement while upholding the highest standards of law enforcement professionalism.

EDUCATION:

 Bachelor's Degree. (Master's Degree preferred.) (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)

EXPERIENCE: 

Five (5) years or more of progressively responsible law enforcement experience; OR a combination of college coursework and related work experience to equal nine (9) years to include five (5) years of supervisory or command role. 

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:

 Certification as a law enforcement officer in the State of Tennessee or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire. Must maintain a valid TN Driver's License and current certification with the POST Commission.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  • Knowledge of Clery Act, Title IX, and other relevant compliance frameworks.
  • Proven leadership in a campus, municipal, or comparable law enforcement agency.

WORK SCHEDULE: This position may occasionally be required to work weekends, evenings, and holidays. May occasionally require overnight travel.  

  1. Collaborate with the Chief of Police to develop long-term strategic plans for departmental growth, modernization, and community impact that align with the UT Health Science Center's mission and values.
  2. Evaluates and implements best practices in campus law enforcement, including data-driven policing and threat assessment protocols.
  3. Leads initiatives to improve departmental culture, morale, and retention through transparent communication and professional development.
  4. Directs daily law enforcement operations, including patrol, investigations, and special events security.
  5. Oversee internal affairs investigations, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions. Serves as Acting Chief in the absence of the Chief of Police.
  6. Leads departmental initiatives related to crime prevention, emergency preparedness, and community policing.
  7. Evaluates and recommends upgrades to law enforcement technologies, including dispatch systems, surveillance infrastructure, and mobile data terminals.
  8. Leads or supports incident command during critical events such as active threats, natural disasters, or public health emergencies.
  9. Oversees the integration of campus safety technologies such as access control, emergency notification systems, and threat detection software.
  10. Collaborate with the Chief of Police in managing the departmental budget, procurement, and resource allocation in collaboration with university administration.
  11. Supervises and mentors command staff, sworn officers, and civilian personnel.
  12. Serves as a key member of the university's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and participates in continuity planning.
  13. Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws, as well as university policies and accreditation standards (e.g., CALEA), IACLEA and TLEA).
  14. Performs other duties as assigned. 

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