DSS Police: Management
The University of Chicago Police Department (UCPD) is a full service, CALEA-accredited police department serving the University of Chicago and surrounding areas from 37th Street to 64th Street, and Cottage Grove Avenue to Lake Shore Drive. Members of the Department are committed to conducting their work in a respectful and dignified manner while providing a safe environment for those who live, learn, and work in our community.
The Deputy Chief of Police for Support Services is a sworn member of the UC Police Department executive leadership team and reports directly to the Chief of Police. Performs direct oversight of sections and units within assigned bureau. Develops and implements the Division’s strategic plan consistent with the Department's vision and plan. This role is responsible for developing strategies to prevent crime, communicate public safety issues to appropriate resources, and maximizes technology. This bureau is responsible for a 24-hour operation center and will require flexibility for awareness and efficiency to ensure public safety for the campus and designated boundaries within the surrounding community.

This position performs effectively in any of the Deputy Police Chief roles as assigned by the Chief of Police.

• Works directly with key leaders at UCMED to include but not limited to, Vice President of Facilities, Environment Health & Safety, and Public Safety and Director of Public Safety.
• Provides direct management of activities associated with both Patrol of the UCMED, identifying best practices in medical facilities, and higher education law enforcement. Implements effective crime prevention, suppression, and investigative methods. Oversight includes activities within the UCPD jurisdiction including campus properties, non-campus properties and the University of Chicago Medicine facilities.
• Establishes goals, objectives, and initiatives and provides assessment data to other members of the Executive Team based on an established measurement system.
• Directly supervises and conducts performance evaluations for direct reports and others as assigned. Directs and approves performance evaluations in the Bureau. Meets regularly with managers and other team leaders to promote team building, resolve issues, and exchange ideas for improvement. Sets goals and follows through with team leaders to ensure direction is appropriate to achieve desired results.
• Works directly with UCMED director of public safety to fulfill a critical role in planning for, responding to and managing emergencies, threats, events, and other situations which compromise peace and order within the UCMED campus.
• Assists in formulating and implementing policies and procedures in compliance with The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) standards.
• Conducts and oversees audits and inspections of internal operational processes within the designated units to ensure policies and procedures are applied consistently and assure compliance with regulatory entities such as CALEA, Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards (ILETS), and both the Illinois and United States Department of Education. Directs and initiates performance improvement plans and corrective action as needed.
• Analyzes crime statistics and trends through review of incident reports, statistical data and CompStat reports. Implements prevention and suppression strategies to eliminate or minimize the opportunity for crime trends to continue.
• Reviews activity reports of subordinate staff to ensure adequate supervision, activity and to determine resource allocation and deployment.
• Functions as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team and assists in making critical management decisions. Disseminates information regarding significant police related events or activities to Command Staff; prepares and reviews periodic activity reports for management. Willingly participates and provides input during periodic management meetings to keep top management informed of problems and concerns.
• Maintains positive liaison with all other University of Chicago departments, administrators, student groups, external community stakeholders and other law enforcement agencies. Position requires daily contact with members of the University and UC Medicine community to include students, parents, staff, faculty, physicians and visitors.
• Serves as formal and informal liaison to local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to exchange information, provide assistance, or request assistance as necessary.
• Relays significant police related events or activities to UCPD management and other campus stakeholders as directed.
• Openly supports the mission and vision of the University of Chicago Police Department.
• Maintains an operation responsible for preventing and investigating crime law, resolving conflicts within the campus environment, and employing security services and programs.
• Develops and manages plans for and the response to campus emergencies, threats, events, and demonstrations.
• Ensures that policies and procedures are implemented consistently throughout the department, including accurate reporting in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and higher education guidelines.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field. Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline. Driver's License - Multiple States, Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board Certification - State of Illinois

• Master's degree.

• Seven or more years of increasingly responsible management experience as a supervisor, or ranking member of a law enforcement agency.
• Prior supervisory experience working in a campus law enforcement agency.
• Successful experience in management, budgeting, planning, supervision, and training.
• Campus law enforcement experience.

• Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board certification, including, if applicable, successfully completing Basic Recruit Training in a state certified academy within the first six months of employment.
• Valid driver's license that grants reciprocity in the State of Illinois or be eligible to obtain one and do so within 60 days of appointment.
• Successful completion, annually, of a department authorized and approved in-service training course consisting of a minimum of twenty (20) hours of instruction required and may be required to obtain specialized training or advanced education, i.e., FBI National Academy or the Northwestern University School of Police Staff & Command.

• Familiar with organizational staffing and human resources.
• Proficient in basic financial management methods, techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of EEO/Affirmative Action guidelines for recruitment, selection and promotion.
• Knowledge of disciplinary and grievance procedures of the University.
• Write policy and procedures for department use.
• Use desktop computer, pager, two-way radio, firearms, handcuffs and other law enforcement equipment, Breathalyzer machine, radar equipment, fingerprint equipment, camera, copy machine, and telephone.

• Demonstrated skill in dealing with bureaucratic protocol at all levels of the Department of Safety and Security and University organizations.
• Commitment to serving the interest of the University community and the strategic goals of the Department of Safety and Security.
• Absorb and interpret information given while maintaining perspective on the goals of the department.
• Maintain professionalism, credibility and good customer service skills when dealing with all contacts, internal and external.
• Lead by example.
• Remain calm and objective throughout stressful and unpleasant situations.
• Make timely responsibility.
• Communicate effectively and consistently with others using tact when necessary.
• Develop the skills of staff and prepare personnel for increased responsibilities.
• Knowledge of importance/priority in determining what should be communicated to supervisors.
• Negotiate compromises between others.
• Evaluate job performance of employees through behavioral observation, reviews or work productivity measures.
• Must fully understand the mission, values, objectives and goals of the department and be able to incorporate them in the daily operations of the department.
• Effectively deal with a variety of unpleasant circumstances and unusual human conduct associated with and/or arising from emergency situations including, but not limited to, physical trauma, mental and/or physical stress, panic, etc.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with public and enforcement officials, general public, and members of the University community.
• Work with people of various ages and backgrounds and with diverse constituencies, including students, parents, faculty, and staff in the University and the Medical Center.
• Build consensus and credibility across the campus.
• Resolve conflicts and manage sensitive emergency situations appropriately.
• Demonstrated self-restraint in challenging and/or difficult situations.
• Demonstrate good moral character.
• Mentally and physically react effectively, quickly, calmly, and rationally during times of conflicts and emergencies.
• Initiate, implement and follow through on projects, programs or assignments with completed staff work.
• Incorporate new information after one has arrived at a conclusion in a problem analysis process.

• Be aware of safety hazards and take appropriate precautions.
• Communicate in writing.
• Communicate orally.
• Comprehend technical documents.
• Condense complicated issues to simple summaries that can be understood by a variety of constituents.
• Create and deliver presentations.
• Develop and manage interpersonal relationships.
• Exercise absolute discretion regarding confidential matters.
• Follow written and/or verbal instructions.
• Give directions.
• Handle sensitive matters with tact and discretion.
• Handle stressful situations.
• Learn and develop skills.
• Maintain a high level of alertness.
• Pay attention to detail.
• Perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• React effectively, quickly, calmly, and rationally during conflicts and emergencies.
• Ability to read.
• Train or teach others.
• Work effectively and collegially with little supervision or as member of a team.
• Work with frequent interruptions.
• Work with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• Active listening skills.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Decision making skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Math skills.
• Negotiation skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Planning skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Quantitative and analytical skills.
• Reasoning skills.
• Time management skills.

• Bend, crouch, or stoop.
• Sit for 4 hours or more.
• Use computers extensively for 4 hours or more.
• Operate a vehicle safely.
• Operate equipment necessary to perform job.
• Ability to run.
• Stand for 4 hours or more.
• Travel to various on and off-campus locations.
• Safely defend self/or others in hostile, combative situations.

• On call and available to work nights/weekends/holidays as necessary.
• Work in inclement weather or weather extremes.
• Exposure to human blood, human blood components, and/or products made from human blood.
• High stress environment.
• On-call responsibilities.
• Operate vehicles/drive motorized equipment.
• Outdoor weather exposure.
• Requires use of personal protective equipment.
• Office environment.
• Use standard office and work station equipment.

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)

Police & Security
People Manager
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