Chief of Police and Emergency Management

Salary: $53,170.00 - $78,715.00 Annually
Location : Beeville
Job Type: Professional
Division: Administration
Department: Administration
Opening Date: 05/19/2026
Closing Date: 6/5/2026 11:59 PM Central
FLSA: Exempt


Essential Functions


The Chief of Police and Emergency Management is responsible for leading the Coastal Bend College Police Department, overseeing all law enforcement operations, departmental administration, and emergency management functions across the college's campuses. This role heads a fully sworn police agency committed to a modern, 21st-century community policing model that emphasizes visibility, accountability, and strong partnerships with students, faculty, staff, and local law enforcement through a collaborative Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
The Chief directs and supports all personnel, including police officers, safety monitors, and off-duty security staff on campus, while fostering a safe, welcoming, and service-oriented environment. In addition to policing responsibilities, the Chief develops, implements, and manages the college's comprehensive emergency management program, ensuring preparedness, coordinated responses, effective mitigation strategies, and recovery efforts.
Reporting to the Vice President of Talent Engagement, the Chief supervises approximately six employees. The Chief leads the department with strategic vision, operational excellence, and a deep commitment to the mission and values of Coastal Bend College. Hours are flexible based on the college's security needs and will include some evening and weekend hours.

Job Duties and Responsibilities


Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise and coordinate college-wide safety and security efforts to ensure the safety of students, staff, and visitors. Handle and resolve safety or security problems and issues as appropriate.
• Supervise and coordinate law enforcement officers employed by the college in their position as off-duty law enforcement officers.
• Active involvement in observation, monitoring, and interacting of college operations during evening and weekend hours. Including interaction with faculty and staff working in the evening or on weekends at each campus location.
• Coordinate safety and security policies and procedures. Ensure policies and procedures related to safety and security are created, maintained, and communicated/trained.
• Keep the Vice President of Talent Engagement informed of safety and security issues.
• Assist in preparing guidelines for use in emergencies such as bomb threats, civil disorders, fire, and building lockdown/evacuation, and ensure their compliance with college policies and procedures.
• Analyze and interpret laws, rules, and regulations that may impact the college's campus safety and security.
• Serve as the point of contact for emergency response information.
• Conduct security inspections and recommend preventative and corrective measures.
• Assist the College's Leadership with planning, with an emphasis on risk reduction, education, regulations, and monitoring the effectiveness of safety efforts on campus.
• Assist in directing and managing College-wide security activities to include protecting property and life, security, and surveillance systems.
• Assist in developing and enforcing general security policies and measures to be followed College-wide.
• Assist in coordinating security activities and training programs or media, which will increase proficiency in the practices and promote crime prevention consciousness. Serve as the liaison with community and county emergency preparedness response teams.
• Assist with the facilities department in maintenance of building lighting, security equipment, and enforce parking guidelines and policies to ensure a safe environment is maintained.
• Manage and oversee security functions involving NJCAA and special college-hosted events.
• Position is responsible for all aspects of the Cleary Act reporting and preparing other reports relating to security or safety concerns as needed.
• Work with College departments/divisions/campuses to ensure a cooperative effort in the achievement of college standards in role, mission, vision, and goals.
• Participate in the College's institutional effectiveness processes. Develop and implement program goals and objectives.
• Attain certifications and training related to campus policing, security, occupational safety, and other areas as directed by the President.
• Budget manager for the Police Department

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :
Must possess the necessary credentials to serve as Chief of Police according to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).

Advanced knowledge of the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Ability to conduct criminal investigations, gather evidence that meets the elements of the suspected offense, write legible police reports, and file charges with the relevant county or district attorney's office within CBC Police jurisdiction.

An Associate's degree from an accredited university is preferred, ideally in law enforcement, criminal justice, public administration, or a related field. Additionally, candidates should have a minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience at a level above sergeant, or ten (10) years of law enforcement leadership experience with the rank of sergeant or above in place of the associate's degree.

Must have completed or the ability to complete ICS/NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800 within 90 days of hire (300 and 400 must be completed within 1 year of appointment).

Ability to manage budget and personnel.
Valid driver's license, good driving record, and must be insurable. Must successfully pass background checks. Must be able to display strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.


Preferred Qualifications :
Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice. Seven (7) or more years of law enforcement experience. Five (5) years above sergeant-level experience. Master Peace Officer with TCOLE.

Supplemental Information


Other Duties:
Represent Coastal Bend College by participating in appropriate national, state, and local councils, committees, boards, and organizations.
Perform other duties as assigned by the College President or the Vice President of Talent Acquisition.

Travel Requirements:
This position requires travel to CBC's off-site locations. Travel to State and Federal Conferences and other trainings necessary for the position.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: College vehicle, firearm, handcuffs, alarm system, security equipment, two-way radio, other security equipment, fire extinguisher, and standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals.
Posture: Prolonged sitting and standing.
Motion: Strenuous walking and climbing; frequent keyboarding and use of the mouse; frequent driving.
Lifting: Moderate lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).
Environment: Work inside and outside (moderate exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather). Frequent travel throughout the College's service area.
Other: Specific hearing and visual requirements. May be subject to adverse and hazardous working conditions, including violent and armed confrontations.Ability to control sudden, violent, or extreme physical acts of others and exhibit rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously.
Other Mental/Physical Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress. Specific hearing and visual requirements. Ability to control sudden, violent, or extreme physical acts of others and exhibit rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously. May be subject to adverse and hazardous working conditions, including violent and armed confrontations. Work outdoors in varying climate conditions; drive in different areas of the College's service area at odd hours; on call 24 hours a day.


Our college provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetic information.
A position at CBC includes attractive paid vacation, sick and personal time, and employer-paid health insurance (for employee) through BCBS, among many other great, cost-effective PPO benefit options and retirement plans.
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The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.

• Yes, I understand and agree
• No, I do not agree

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How many years of Law Enforcement experience at the Sergeant or above level do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year but less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years but less than 3 years experience
• 3 years but less than 5 years experience
• 5 years but less than 7 years experience
• 7 years or more experience

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Do you have at least three (3) years of progressively responsible law enforcement leadership experience?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have an associate's degree or higher in law enforcement, criminal justice, public administration, or a related field and at least three (3) years of experience at or above the level of Sergeant OR if no degree, do you have at least ten (10) years of law enforcement leadership at or above the level of Sergeant?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a Master Peace Officer certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)?

• Yes
• No

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Is your commission active or retired?

• Active
• Retired

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