University of Massachusetts Lowell Hiring for Deputy Police Chief/Assistant Director of Public Safety at UMass Lowell Full Time

Job no: 520253
Position type: Staff Full Time
Benefit Status: Benefited-Non-Union
Campus: UMass Lowell
Department: University Police
Salary: Salary commensurate with experience within the grade/range
Applications Open: Aug 15 2023
Applications Close: Open until filled

General Summary of Position:

The Deputy Police Chief/Assistant Director of Public Safety provides administrative and fiscal support to the Chief of Police. This incumbent will assume the role of Police Chief in his/her absence. The position will manage the internal affairs process and collaborate with external departments as appropriate. The focus of this position is for public safety of the campus community, and educational approach to community policing, student learning and development. Supervises the police operations in personnel, budget, policy, compliance, and report and incident management.

Women and underrepresented minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or related field
• 10 years of progressively responsible experience in law enforcement, military security, or other safety, and protection unit to include at least 3 to 5 years at a command level (Lieutenant, equivalent or above)
• Valid driver’s license
• Must be a US Citizen
• Proficiency with software applications such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power point)
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skill
• Supervisory skills

**Given the nature and responsibilities of the position, only U.S. persons (any individual who is a citizen of the United States, a permanent resident alien of the United States, or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C.1324b(a)(3)) will be considered for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree

** Required: Must pass a screening process that includes a background investigation and oral interview.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications is received.

This is a Non-Unit, Professional position, Grade P23.

Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required at the time of the application.