Chief of Police

Carlow University is currently accepting applications for our Chief of Police position. The Chief of Police promotes and maintains a safe environment on campus. With a community-oriented focus, the Chief of Police administers all services provided by the Carlow Police Department, including the campus police function, officer recruitment and development, campus safety programs, and campus parking and education.

This position reports directly to the Sr. Director, Facilities & Operations, and oversees the police department, communication dispatchers, and parking attendants. The Chief of Police is responsible for working with the campus community to maintain a safe environment through a community policing model, and makes decisions regarding police incidents, staffing of the police department, parking concerns, safety hazards, crisis response strategies, and budget matters related to the police department.

The Chief of Police chairs the Campus Safety Committee and the Parking Appeals Board, and is responsible for protecting related entities on campus, including The Campus Lab School of Carlow University and the Convent of the Sisters of Mercy.

The ideal candidate will possess a vision for continuing to build a university-based law enforcement function with an emphasis on community policing models and best public safety practices in a higher education setting.

Essential Functions

• Enforces and oversees enforcement of institutional policies and applicable laws on University premises; identifies violators, issues warnings and citations, initiates student disciplinary proceedings and/or makes arrests as warranted; coordinates with external law enforcement agencies regarding responsibilities and responses.
• Selects, trains, motivates, educates, and evaluates police officers and communication dispatchers, and provides training and guidance in community policing and various areas of police expertise.
• Demonstrates an understanding of, and commitment to, the mission and core values of Carlow University and the Sisters of Mercy.
• Creates and implements crime prevention and education programs for the University, Campus Lab School, and Sisters of Mercy.
• Chairs the Emergency Response Team and maintains University emergency plans; holds training and tabletop exercises for relevant personnel.
• Provides for the maintenance of protective patrols to deter and detect crime, to detect fire and safety hazards, and to prevent traffic accidents and traffic congestion.
• Acts as official liaison with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies as well as appropriate professional organizations.
• Maintains police reports and other police records in accordance with university regulations and local, state, and federal law.
• Maintains all required crime and safety statistics; creates and files the annual University Clery report as well as required state filings.
• Oversees safety and security for all special events on campus and provides risk assessment for such events.
• Directs confidential investigations, internal and external, taking into account the need to protect victims.
• Maintains departmental policy/procedures for officer conduct in cooperation with the Office of Human Resources.
• Develops and maintains open communication with university departments and student organizations for the promotion, function, and improvement of safety and security programs.
• Evaluates, designs, and fine tunes procedures that control traffic on the University campus to ensure compliance of the traffic code.
• Plans and ensures quick and effective departmental action during emergencies.
• Maintains membership and represents the University in professional associations/community organizations devoted to the advancement of safety/security objectives.

Non-Essential Functions

• Other related duties as assigned, based on the needs of the Police Department and the University.
• Some travel for business is expected.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and community relations skills required.
• Supervisory experience, including coaching and development of police personnel, essential.
• A strong background in community policing and/or higher education police and safety departments preferred.
• Demonstrated ethical leadership skills, diplomacy, and good, sound judgment.
• Strong computer software skills, including MS Office products.
• Strong knowledge of and ability to implement modern methods, practices, and principles of police investigation, organization, and administration.
• Excellent knowledge of all relevant laws, including City, State, and Federal laws for efficient and effective enforcement of laws.
• Strong knowledge of personnel management, supervision, and business administration for effective leadership of the police department.
• Knowledge of all Police Department rules and regulations, policies, and procedures, including the Collective Bargaining Agreement for full-time police officers and police communication officers.
• Ability to operate departmental vehicles and equipment.
• Strong decision-making skills to be able to make the right decision quickly within established guidelines and protocols.
• Strong ability to enforce rules and adhere to established guidelines and protocols.
• Detail-oriented with strong understanding of report writing and accounting practices and principles.
• Strong crisis resolution skills, with ability to resolve disputes between students, faculty and staff, and the surrounding community.
• Ability to keep relevant certifications, licenses, and all in-service requirements current.
• Ability to operate office machines, including computers, copy machine, printer, fax machine, and scanner effectively.

Minimum Education Required

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in criminal justice or a related field (Master's preferred).
• Police Supervisory In-Service Training (P.O.S.I.T.).
• Advance Executive Course (P.O.L.E.X.).

Minimum Related Experience Required

• Minimum 10 years' experience and training managing a police department, including supervision of other police officers and police dispatchers.
• Knowledge of laws and regulations specific to higher education law enforcement, including Clery Act compliance and Title IX, Annual Security Report (ASR), and other regulatory requirements.
• FEMA Incident Command System for Higher Education.
• Uniform Crime Report (UCR) Training.

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Possession of Police Officer certification from the appropriate state training board, required. Act 120 certification.
• Successful completion of the Chief Executive Officers training program within 30 days of appointment.
• Must meet the physical demands of the position, including the ability to carry out vigorous patrol of assigned areas, respond to emergencies quickly and effectively, and work outdoors in all climates.

Other Qualifications

• The successful candidate must also meet the physical demands of the position, including the ability to carry out vigorous patrol of assigned areas, respond to emergencies quickly and effectively, and work outdoors in all climates.

Carlow University is Devoted to....

• A culture of integrity, dignity and respect for all
• A strong commitment to social justice
• Ethical forward-thinking leadership
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life & disability benefits package
• Tuition benefits for undergraduate and graduate programs
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Program
• Complimentary use of Carlow's fitness center and amenities

Carlow University is a comprehensive Catholic University situated in a culturally rich and diverse urban setting of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1929 by the Sisters of Mercy, an international community of Roman Catholic women with a mission to serve the poor, the sick, and the uneducated. Carlow is an institution grounded in the liberal arts while also offering strong professional programs, committed to engaging its community in a process of life-long learning, scholarship, research, and service. Degrees are offered at the baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral levels. Carlow University aims to provide transformational educational opportunities rooted in social justice for a community of learners, and to empower them to excel in their chosen work as compassionate, responsible leaders in the creation of a just and merciful world.

Carlow University employees commit themselves to the highest standards of ethical conduct. They commit to act with integrity, treat others with respect and dignity, carefully steward the University's resources, avoid conflicts of interest or commitment, maintain confidentiality, and to comply with legal and professional obligations.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and
responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.