Hiring Salary: $111,000
Organizational Summary:
The University of South Florida Police Department (USFPD) is a full service law enforcement agency dedicated to providing a safe environment for and in partnership with the community, while remaining committed to assisting with personal and professional development of department members, and to the principle of being community minded and service driven.
USFPD is organized into various bureaus, divisions, sections, squads, and units. The department is led by a command staff comprised of sworn and non-sworn members of the rank of captain and higher, a communications and records manager, and public information representative; all of whom report to the chief of police through an established chain-of-command.
The Special Operations Bureau, commanded by a Captain and a Lieutenant, oversee specialized units and investigative functions within the department. This bureau includes the Special Events Unit, Crime Prevention Unit, the K9 Unit, and Criminal Investigations Section (CIS), each of which is supervised by a Sergeant.
Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Bureau Commander, provide oversight and direction of all activities directly relating to, or other activities in support of, the law enforcement mission of the agency. Oversee and manage a team of police officers, sergeants, and other staff, ensuring that their duties are carried out effectively and in accordance with department policies. Ensure that all agency operations are conducted in a manner that enhances the community, are sensitive to the many cultures and diversity of the university population and that USFPD exploits all possibilities to provide the best possible sense of community safety that is conducive to academic achievement. This is an out of unit administrative class position.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Responsible for assisting in the managing, planning and coordination of the activities of sworn and non-sworn personnel assigned to operational and support areas of the agency. Ensures either directly or through subordinate personnel that law enforcement services are provided for the University consistent with objectives established and promulgated by the State of Florida, Board of Trustees and the USF Administration. Assists in the development of and ensures the enforcement of departmental policies and evaluates the performance of subordinate supervisors. Initiates personnel actions when necessary and ensures professional standards are adhered to by all subordinates. Addresses complaints against personnel. Has broad authority for making and will be expected to make independent decisions regarding agency and/or law enforcement operations and personnel during assigned duty hours. Ensures proper coordination of services relating to routine operations and extra duty, or extraordinary, events. Ensures that the management staff is made aware of the needs and concerns of personnel within the agency that need higher level attention.
Analyzes all daily reports, reviews crime trends and assesses police service demands. Directs and coordinates personnel deployment and crime prevention strategies based upon community and agency needs. Frequently observes agency personnel and provides direction as appropriate. Provides opportunity for challenging, new assignments for subordinate personnel which will assist in career development. Establishes objectives for subordinates that are consistent with departmental directives, community needs, and organizational objectives. Actively supports and demonstrates an understanding and commitment to the philosophy of community oriented policing, and the roles in support thereof. Actively supports and demonstrates an understanding and commitment to the Divisions Diversity plans. Coordinates directly with other criminal justice agencies in furtherance of agency objectives.
Serves as a management - level liaison to USF building supervisors, deans and directors regarding daily operations and police services. Directs efforts of all subordinate personnel in support of community policing endeavors. Responsible for agency adherence to Equal Opportunity guidelines and associated discrimination issues, while addressing complaints relating to potential violations. Has authority for making decisions and answering questions when called during off-duty hours. Responsible for notification up chain-of-command for serious incidents which occur during off-duty hours.
Develops documentation and provides in-put into the departmental budget, assesses resource needs, and initiates purchases as necessary. Coordinates the inventory and maintenance of agency equipment relating to their area of responsibility. Responsible for the coordination of all police field, or support operations during major incidents or natural disasters on campus; to include liaison with divisions such as Environmental Health and Safety, Physical Plant, and a host of other organizations.
Provides direction and instruction to all subordinates regarding changes or revisions in laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and agency procedures. Assists in the development of all departmental policies and procedures that effect patrol operation. Actively participates in unusual occurrence preparedness and ensures proper staffing is available in the event of significant crisis. Maintains a strong functional awareness of accreditation standards and is responsible for compliance within their area of responsibility.
Serves on police personnel selection boards and appropriate university committees. May serve as a management representative in PBA or AFSCME grievances. Participation in local or other panels as it relates to policy development, coordination of resources, or other needs. Monitors pre-employment and employment process to include background investigations. Familiarity with Title IX, Clery Act and other Federal requirements.
Performs other duties as assigned.