Deputy Chief

JOB CLASSIFICATION
Pay grade level: Grade 17
Compensation: $75,943-$104,422. Compensation will be commensurate with education and experience.
Employee category: Staff
Department: College Police
Reports to: Chief of Police
FLSA status: Exempt
Job Code: TBD
Location: Primarily Main Campus, but any other college location as assigned by the appropriate administrator

SUMMARY
Serve as second in command of the KCKCC Police Department. Assist the Chief of Police on matters relating to public safety and law enforcement in accordance with board policies, federal, state, and local laws, statutes, and regulations.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

• Protecting the safety and property of students, faculty, and staff.
• Manage the operation of proper training of law enforcement and public safety personnel and ensure individual compliance with State licensing requirements.
• Manage department expenditures, ensuring that all funds and recordkeeping are in compliance with college policies and procedures.
• Oversee and manage the schedule for all law enforcement and public safety personnel.
• Recommend additions and revisions to board policies regarding safety and security.
• Oversee and manage security-related equipment such as CCTV, walkie-talkies, flashlights, batons, handcuffs, fire and burglar alarms, and other video, safety, and protective equipment.
• Maintain log and summary information to compile reports and notifications as required by the Clery Act.
• Implement and oversee enforcement of established procedures when responding to emergencies and contact emergency agencies, as necessary.
• Provide assistance in the event of an emergency or natural disaster;  first aid assistance as needed for both employees and visitors.
• Maintain and develop open lines of communication with the college community for the promotion, function, and improvement of safety, security, and parking programs.
• Directs the operations of the communications center, all public safety radio systems, fire and security alarms, all emergency telephones, all department records and law enforcement reports, management systems, and computer-aided dispatch systems.
• Provide ongoing coordination and communication between the college and area law enforcement agencies.
• Coordinate first response activities with local emergency agencies and college administration.
• Oversee the conduct of all initial and follow-up investigations of potential criminal violations to ensure completeness, professionalism, and conformance with constitutional mandates and recognized professional standards.
• Oversee the development and implementation of regularly scheduled all-hazard emergency response training exercises for all KCKCC facilities, personnel, and students.
• Manage the inventory of college-owned motor vehicles. Develop and maintain policies and procedures for the use of district motor vehicles.
• Keep current in his/her area(s) of responsibility, including a full understanding of all federal, state, and local law enforcement, public safety, and emergency compliance requirements and best practices.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.