Chief of Police - Cal State Long Beach
$230,000–$250,000 year
On-siteLong Beach, California, United States
Job Summary
Provide executive leadership for University Police operations, including Field Services, Support Services, Dispatch Communications, crime prevention, criminal investigations, the K9 program, traffic safety and enforcement, facility security, emergency preparedness, training, technology, finance, budget, and human resources. Serve as a strategic public-safety advisor to university executives and the CSU Chancellor's Office, acting as critical-incident commander during major emergencies and disasters. Lead a team of approximately 35 sworn and non-sworn personnel while building trusted relationships across campus, regional law enforcement agencies, and community organizations. Maintain an effective policy and internal accountability framework, ensuring required reports are maintained for federal, state, and university agencies.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in a related field
- At least 10 years of progressively responsible law enforcement or public safety administration experience, including seven years in a management capacity
- Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, Supervisory, and Management certification from the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST)
- Successful completion of a POST Executive Training Course, or the ability to qualify for and complete the certificate/coursework requirements within the first year of employment
- Thorough understanding of relevant legal issues, including legislation, judicial review, liability trends, and local, state, and federal laws applicable to university law enforcement
- Working knowledge across law enforcement operations, facility security, crime prevention, criminal investigations, training, emergency preparedness, traffic safety and enforcement, and related safety standards
- Understanding of crime awareness and reporting requirements, including the Jeanne Clery Act and related provisions of the Higher Education Opportunity Act
- Experience with budget and personnel administration, including work within a collective bargaining environment
- Strong executive, administrative, organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Ability to communicate and build productive relationships within a culturally diverse university community and collaborate effectively with other department and institutional leaders
- Valid California driver's license and ability to meet applicable CSU driving requirements
- Ability to qualify with a firearm in accordance with state and departmental regulations
- Ability to successfully complete the police background, medical, psychological, and other screening requirements applicable to a sworn peace officer position under California law and POST requirements
- Advanced or graduate-level education
- Graduation from an advanced law enforcement leadership program, such as the FBI National Academy or California POST Command College
- Experience with a university-based law enforcement agency or similarly complex organization
- Relocation assistance is available
Desired Qualifications
- Advanced or graduate-level education is highly desirable
- Graduation from an advanced law enforcement leadership program, such as the FBI National Academy or California POST Command College, is also desirable
- Experience with a university-based law enforcement agency or similarly complex organization
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