Chief of Police and Director of Public Safety, University of the District of Columbia
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- Location:
Washington, DC
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The Opportunity
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Chief of Police serves as the chief law enforcement officer with responsibility for protecting life and property, preserving peace, maintaining order, and directing the enforcement of all federal, state and local laws within the jurisdiction of the University of the District of Columbia (UDC or University) -- an urban land
grant public institution in the nation’s capital, with facilities throughout the District of Columbia and Maryland. The chief develops strategic goals and objectives for the police department to include positioning the department as a responsive police department that is recognized broadly as committed to the safety and care of the members of our vibrant and diverse university
community.
The UDC Chief of Police provides direction and guidance in alignment with department and university mission and values serving as the framework by which all security activities, patrol operations, police investigations (excluding Title IX and discrimination investigations) and event management are planned, organized and executed; and develops and implements policies and
procedures to ensure the health, safety, and security of students, faculty, staff and visitors. The chief provides leadership for a staff of thirty-six including thirty-one sworn officers.
How to Apply
Marion Frenche with Greenwood Asher & Associates is assisting UDC in this search. Applications and nominations are now being accepted. Application materials should include:
- A letter of interest that clearly states the applicant’s qualifications for the position;
- A current résumé/curriculum vitae
We strongly encourage submitting application materials as separate PDF attachments. The search will be conducted with a commitment of confidentiality for candidates until finalists are selected. Initial screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until an appointment is made.
All application materials should be submitted to the Greenwood Asher & Associates team via e-mail at: marionfrenche@greenwoodsearch.com.