Chief of Police
$105,000–$120,000 year
On-site · Oneonta, New York, United States
Oneonta, New York, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$105,000–$120,000 yearSenior LevelBachelors DegreeUnknown
Type
Full Time
Level
Senior Level
Education
Bachelors Degree
Company size
Unknown
Job Summary
The Chief of Police at SUNY Oneonta directs the University Police Department, focusing on promoting safety, fostering community engagement, and developing policies that align with state law. Candidates must possess significant law enforcement experience, leadership capabilities, and the ability to manage emergency situations.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or a related field.
- Ten (10) years of progressively responsible law enforcement experience, including at least three (3) years in a supervisory or command role.
- Strong background in emergency management, crisis response, and community policing.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
- NYS certification as a police officer and graduation from an accredited police academy.
Desired Qualifications
- Advanced degree or micro-credential in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Emergency Management, or Higher Education Leadership.
- Advanced coursework or micro-credential in Emergency Management.
- Specialized training in active shooter/violent intruder response protocols.
- Documented leadership in major incident response, including multi-agency coordination.
- Experience managing protests and demonstrations, with an emphasis on de-escalation, First Amendment awareness, and non-confrontational engagement.
- Expertise in designing and leading emergency drills, table-top exercises, and after-action reviews.
- Experience in threat assessment and behavioral intervention, including multidisciplinary risk management.
- Demonstrated success in recruiting and retaining diverse law enforcement personnel.
- Partnership-building experience with police academies, ROTC programs, and community colleges to develop future officer pipelines.
- Experience developing comprehensive training programs for onboarding, continuing education, and specialized campus policing.
- Instructor certification or facilitation experience in crisis intervention, de-escalation, or mental health first aid.
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