Campus Police Assistant Chief

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• Assists in measuring the effectiveness of public safety operations in the delivery of routine and emergency response services.
• Maintains and submits weekly, monthly and annual report.
• Assist with coordination the day-to-day operations of campus officers.
• Assist with Monitoring the activities of personnel to ensure compliance with TCSG policy and department procedures.
• Develops and/or assists with the development of policies and procedures and recommends changes to effectively meet the goals and requirements of the agency.
• Interprets and applies state and federal rules, regulations, policies, and legislation as they apply to campus police and security operations.
• Provides for the safety and security of students, staff, faculty, administrators, visitors, and property.
• Maintains knowledge of assigned program area and gives updates to management on service, operations, and projects.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of policies, procedures, and state or federal laws that may impact department initiatives.
• Provides advice concerning appropriate law enforcement response to incidents and violations of law.
• Attends meetings with local law enforcement and emergency management personnel.
• Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service.
• Manage and maintain state certification standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate degree *and* Three (3) years of experience in law enforcement *OR* Five years’ experience in law enforcement. P.O.S.T certification. Certified

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified P.O.S.T instructor.
• Associate degree or higher in a related field.
• Experience in a post-secondary environment.
• Knowledge of ICS, NIMS, and standardized emergency management systems.
• Knowledge of the Clery Act, Title IX, and related federal mandates postsecondary institutions.

Note: **Employment is contingent based upon successful completion of a background check, pre-employment questionnaire, pre-employment drug screen, medical/physical exam, psych evaluation, and deception test.

To apply, click "Apply to This Job" and submit your cover letter, resume/vita, three (3) professional references, and unofficial transcripts.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.

NOTE: Official transcripts will be required upon an offer of employment. Official copies of transcripts may be sent directly to: Athens Technical College, Attn: Human Resources, 800 U.S. Highway 29 N, Athens, GA 30601 or send electronically to hr@athenstech.edu .

**Employment is contingent based upon successful completion of appropriate background checks.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual’s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual’s protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

Athens Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the person is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution’s ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success.

The following individuals have been designated to coordinate the college's implementation of nondiscrimination policies:  Director of Student Support Services, Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator, Office K-614A, 706/355- 5081; Courtney Mattox, Director of Human Resources; Title VI, Title VII, Title IX Coordinator (Employees), Office K-514, cmattox@athenstech.edu, 706/583-2818; and Susan Fyffe, Vice President of Student Affairs, Title IX (Students) Office H-774, 706/355-5029, sfyffe@athenstech.edu, 800 U.S. Highway 29 North, Athens, GA 30601.

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The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.