Western Washington University, with over 16,000 students in seven colleges and the graduate school, is nationally recognized for its
educational programs, students and faculty. The campus is located in Bellingham, Washington, a coastal community of 90,000 overlooking
Bellingham Bay, the San Juan Islands and the North Cascades Mountain range. The city lies 90 miles north of Seattle and 60 miles south of
Vancouver, British Columbia. Western is the highest-ranking public, master’s-granting university in the Pacific Northwest, according to the
2022 U.S. News & World Report rankings. Western Washington University is committed to achieving excellence through advancing inclusive
success, increasing our Washington impact, and focusing on transformational education grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and based on
innovative scholarship, research, and creative activity. Western’s greatest strength is the outstanding students, faculty, staff, and
alumni/ae who make up its community. Western supports an inclusive governance structure for all and provides a learning and working
environment in which everyone can thrive. In pursuit of this excellence, individual employees are expected to establish and maintain
productive and effective inclusive working relationships amongst diverse populations including staff, faculty, administration, student, and
external constituents. Further, individual employees are expected to have the ability to operationalize sustainability concepts (economic,
societal, environmental) into all aspects of performing their job duties.
About the Department
The Western
Washington University Police Department supports Western’s mission, which states that together with our students, staff, and faculty, we are
committed to making a positive impact in the state and the world with a shared focus on academic excellence and inclusive achievement. We
encourage applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, and other candidates from underrepresented
backgrounds and with diverse experiences interested in this opportunity.
About the Position
The Deputy
Chief of Police (Deputy Chief) serves as second in command of the Western Washington University Police Department with responsibility for
managing daily patrol operations and police services of the department. This includes the responsibility for the preservation of peace,
protection of life and property, and the enforcement of laws and regulations in a manner that provides a safe and secure educational
environment for the University.
Due to the nature of the areas of responsibility, this position involves discretionary decision
making and planning to ensure a positive impact on the reputation and image of the University. The position is highly visible and expected
to affirmatively represent the University when interacting with law enforcement and other allied agencies, community groups, students,
parents, and University visitors.
Compliance with University policies and procedures, state laws and state regulations are required
to successfully accomplish the duties of this position.
The Deputy Chief assists the Assistant Vice President for Safety and Security
/ WWU Chief of Police (AVP-Chief) with long-range planning, budget preparation, and collective bargaining. The Deputy Chief directs all
activities of the University Police Department in the absence of the AVP-Chief.
The Deputy Chief plays an integral role in providing
a culture of open, transparent leadership in an environment that emphasizes employee engagement, promotes diversity, encourages positive
morale, and promotes effective employee mentorship and development within the department. The successful candidate possesses a proven
history of high integrity, accountability, including having difficult development conversations with employees when required, and the
ability to do the right thing, at the right time, for the right reasons.
Full Position Duties and
Responsibilities
Required
Qualifications
Preferred
Qualifications
Special Requirements/Conditions of
Employment
Employment is contingent upon passing a criminal convictions check, background investigation, polygraph
examination, and fingerprinting. Subject to re-check every five years.
Sworn law enforcement position: State law requires U.S.
citizenship or lawful permanent resident, basic certification or eligibility for equivalency from the Washington Criminal Justice Training
Commission.
All employees must comply with our Immunization policies, including Proof of Rubeola Measles Immunity within 60-days of
hire. Please reach out to [email protected] if you need information regarding
medical or religious exemption and applicable accommodations.
Salary
Hiring range for position is $135,898
– $156,282/year. Through longevity position tops out at $176,667/year.
Benefits Information
Benefits
Overview for Administrative Professional Position.
Application Instructions
A cover letter and resume are
required and should address your experience related to the position responsibilities and the required and preferred qualifications. Please
include the names and contact information of three professional references. References will only be contacted if necessary, with notice
provided beforehand.
Closing Date Notes Application review begins [30-days after posted externally]; position is open until
filled.
As a reminder, permanent positions follow the posting schedule below:
PROFESSIONAL STAFF
5
business days internal DCA posting
External posting (if no successful applicants in internal DCA process)
Western Washington
University (WWU) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and
staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in
furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, WWU does not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and parenting status), disability, age, veteran status, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or genetic information in its programs or activities, including employment,
admissions, and educational programs. See WWU’s Policy on Ensuring Equal Opportunity and Prohibiting Discrimination and Retaliation.
Inquiries may be directed to the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance, Title IX and ADA Coordinator, Western Washington
University, Old Main 126 (MS 9021), 516 High Street, Bellingham, WA 98225; 360.650.3307 (voice) or 711 (Washington Relay); [email protected]
WWU is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to
qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request an accommodation, please
contact Human Resources Disability Services, 360.650.3303 or 711 (Washington Relay).
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report:
This report is provided pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (“The Clery Act”).
It includes statistics for the previous three calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on Western’s campus; in certain
off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Western; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible
from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning alcohol and drug
use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. You can obtain a copy of this report in printed or
alternate formats by contacting the Office of the Vice President for Enrollment and Student Services at [email protected]. The report can be found at: Annual Security and Fire Safety
Report.
All new employees must comply with the immunization policy and show employment eligibility verification as required by the
U.S. Citizen and Immigration Service before beginning work at WWU. A thorough background check will be conducted on all new hires which
includes a sexual misconduct background check.
It is the policy of the University not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, citizenship or immigration status, pregnancy, use of protective leave, genetic status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, creed, religion, veteran or military status, disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. It is also the policy of the University to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected (or covered) veterans, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. Affirmative actions include training programs, outreach efforts, and other positive steps. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment. Furthermore, the University will provide qualified applicants and employees who request an accommodation due to a disability with reasonable accommodations, as required by law.
Western Washington University prohibits harassment of employees and applicants based on legally protected characteristics. The University also prohibits retaliation against employees and applicants for filing a complaint, opposing any discriminatory act or practice, assisting, or participating in any manner in a review, investigation or hearing, or otherwise seeking to obtain their legal rights under any Federal, State, or local EEO law requiring equal employment opportunity on these bases. Prohibited retaliation includes, but is not limited to, harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion, or other adverse actions that might dissuade someone from asserting their rights.
As President, I am committed to the principles of affirmative action and equal employment opportunity. To ensure dissemination and implementation of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action throughout all levels of the organization, the Director Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance, Title IX and ADA Coordinator has been assigned duties for Western Washington University, including establishing and maintaining an internal audit and reporting system to allow for effective measurement of the University’s programs.
In furtherance of the University’s policy regarding affirmative action and equal employment opportunity, Western Washington University has developed written Affirmative Action Programs (AAPs) which set forth the policies, practices, and procedures that Western Washington University is committed to in order to ensure that its policy of nondiscrimination and affirmative action is accomplished. Western’s AAPs are available for inspection by any employee or applicant for employment upon request and during normal business hours. Requests to inspect the AAPs should be made in advance by contacting the Office for Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance ([email protected] or 360-650-2307). Any questions should be directed to the Office for Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance.
For more information about the University’s commitment to equal employment opportunity, please view the “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” Poster, as well as Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision Statement. These resources are also provided by EEOC and OFCCP in additional languages and in a format optimized for screen readers. To request any of these resources in an alternate format, please contact [email protected], 360-650-3307, or 711 (Washington Relay).
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