00001025 - Chief of GRCC Police

The Chief of Police is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing all aspects of campus law enforcement and security at Grand Rapids Community College. This role requires a dedicated and dynamic individual who will be responsible for ensuring the safety and security of our campus community, promoting a positive and inclusive campus environment, and upholding the highest standards of law enforcement professionalism. This role reports directly to the Vice President for Finance & Administration.

Requisition ID:
Position Number: 00001025
Employee Group: Professional, Management and Administration
Schedule: 40 hours/52 weeks
Compensation:
Benefits: Full-time Part-time Limited Benefits
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Direct and coordinate college security, safety, and protection programs to include traffic control, patrolling of physical property; enforcement of statutes and College regulations, crime prevention, and investigation of accidents, injuries and criminal acts
  • Direct, supervise, and train GRCC Police Personnel.  Coordinate MCOLES training record updates of all officer training
  • Develop and implement operational standards, policies, and procedures for the safety and security of the College property, students, staff, and visitors
  • Maintain positive public relations with students, staff, visitors, community members, and law enforcement agencies
  • Work with businesses and agencies that surround the college in order to ensure open communication and cooperation on issues that affect smooth operation of both businesses
  • Act as Title IX Deputy Coordinator and assume the role of acting coordinator as needed when named coordinator is not available
  • Actively participate as a key member of the college Behavioral Intervention Teams for both students and employees
  • Primary responsibility for the development, implementation, and maintenance of the college’s Critical Incident Management Plan
  • Remain current with issues pertinent to GRCC Police and law enforcement in general
  • Supervise, review, and revise, as needed, all campus tornado, fire, and building evacuation procedures
  • Provide leadership and direction for the department and the college’s involvement with state and local law enforcement partnerships
  • Oversee the college’s Clery compliance efforts
  • Maintain proper records and documentation for all GRCC Police functions
  • Provide a climate of cooperation with and maintain working relationships with area law enforcement agencies including local, state and federal in the criminal justice system.  Incorporate these professionals into campus training exercises as appropriate
  • Advise and work with colleagues in departments throughout the campus concerning proper security and safety procedures.  Train, or facilitate training of all staff in Run, Hide, Fight protocol
  • Oversee and/or supervise all investigations relating to crime or other incidents reported to GRCC Campus Police
  • Collect information and publish crime statistics in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Police and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1998, and the Uniform Crime Report for the State and Federal government
  • Maintain adequate staffing levels and oversee department budget and appropriate expenditures of department funds
  • Maintain a knowledge base of the location of all Hazardous Materials Right-To-Know Centers on campus
  • Provide oversight around the acquisition and maintenance of all necessary departmental equipment and other support materials
  • Oversee parking operations including policies, procedures, the budget for campus wide parking system, including upkeep of equipment and third party parking employees
  • Serve as a member of the Emergency Planning Team, Risk Management Committee, and participate in the New Employee Orientation Program
  • Support the work of the student conduct and Title IX offices in investigations
  • Oversees the work of the department’s  Terminal Agency Coordinator that acts as a liaison with the LEIN Field Services Section of the Michigan State Police
  • Oversee campus-wide building key distribution and access systems including alarm codes and cards
  • Write job descriptions, job postings, interview, hire and evaluate personnel assigned to the GRCC Police Department
  • Coordinate training efforts with the Grand Rapids fire Department, complying with State-mandated fire drills
  • Maintain proper and accurate records for  audit by the Michigan State Police of LEIN activity
  • Access and run record checks for all potential hires and others as needed
  • Oversee processes relating to fingerprint and run criminal record checks for students entering the nursing/health program, faculty in K-12 locations, and others as mandated by law
  • Maintain firearms qualification and efficiency (both sidearm and shotgun) by qualifying on a twice-yearly basis at the Firing Range and Obstacle Course
  • Process FOIA requests of police records in collaboration with the General Counsel’s Office
  • Report to the VP for Finance and Administration inclement weather concerns and make recommendations around campus closings
  • Persons in this role are identified as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). CSA's will be trained and responsible for reporting Clery Reportable Crimes to Campus Police as required by the Clery Act
  • Regular attendance during normal scheduled hours is required. Being present is essential for serving customers and performing the essential functions of this position
  • Performs other related duties as assigned

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Educational Credentials

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice or related field required
  • Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standard Certified (MCOLES) required
  • Advanced professional police management training preferred (ex.: FBI National Academy, School of Police Staff and Command, Southern Police Institute)

Work Experience

  • Eight years of progressive responsibility in public law enforcement required including at least 5 years experience in direct supervision of a law enforcement office  
  • Previous public safety experience in an educational institution is preferred

Skills

  • Current knowledge of applicable Federal regulations including but not limited to The Clery Act, Title IX, and the Drug Free Schools and Community Act
  • Knowledge of current management practices, principles, and processes
  • Knowledge of police code standards and law enforcement standards
  • Knowledge of health and safety principles
  • Technical writing skills
  • Computer literacy skills

Physical Demands

  • Physical ability necessary to perform the duties of a Campus Police Officer
  • Must be able to lift up to 25-50 pounds
  • Must be capable of sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time

Mental Demands

  • Ability to demand, ensure and maintain high standards
  • Ability to work in a team environment and willingness to use quality principles and tools
  • Ability to make difficult decisions quickly under pressure
  • Demonstrated ability to remain calm, and exhibit effect command presence in high stress environments

Working Conditions

  • GRCC will comply with any mandated health and safety requirements. Compliance information is available on our policies website
  • Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment
  • Frequently required to traverse campus buildings and grounds 
  • Ability to work indoors and outside, in all sorts of weather, is occasionally required
  • Must be able to travel to other College locations in Kent and Ottawa Counties 
  • Must be able to work flexible hours (i.e. evenings and night) including occasional weekends
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