Police Deputy Chief-Campus Police

Police Deputy Chief

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 8059
• Job Category Public Safety
• Posting Date 05/08/2026, 09:50 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 910 Madison Avenue, Memphis, TN, 38163, US