Chief of Police
Apply NowCompany: University of South Carolina
Location: Columbia, SC 29223
Description:
Posting Details
Posting Summary
Logo
Posting Number
STA00264PO25
Job Family
Law Enforcement and Emergency Management
Job Function
Law Enforcement
USC Market Title
Campus Chief of Police
Link to USC Market Title
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/133403
Job Level
M4 - Managerial
Business Title (Internal Title)
Chief of Police
Campus
Upstate
Work County
Spartanburg
College/Division
USC Upstate College/Division Level
Department
UPS University Police
State Pay Band
8
Approved Starting Salary
$79,302
Advertised Salary Range
$79,302 - $104,000; Salary commensurate with education and experience.
Location of Vacancy
USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC
Part/Full Time
Full Time
Hours per Week
37.5
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday; 8:30am - 5pm; Some evenings and weekends as needed are required.
Basis
12 months
Job Search Category
Law Enforcement
About USC
About University of South Carolina
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service - helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Benefits for FTE Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
Chief of Police
University of South Carolina Upstate
STA
Spartanburg, SC
Reporting to the Vice-Chancellor of Finance and Administration, the Director of Public Safety and Chief of Police manages and directs the University's Police Department, Parking Services, Public Front Counter, and Emergency Management; provides a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff, visitors; safeguards physical and intellectual assets of the University. Provides administrative leadership, direction and coordination of all Department of Public Safety activities involved in the protection of life and property, enforcement of local, state, and federal criminal statutes, University regulations, investigation of traffic accidents and criminal acts, violations of University policy, on-going police officer certification and training and the campus incident management plan. Oversees the collection of data and submission of the annual Jeanne Clery Campus Security Policies and Statistics with VAWA amendments and Fire Safety Report to the U.S. Department of Education. Collaborates effectively with all internal and external stakeholders.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience
Master's degree in related field and 4 years' experience, or bachelor's degree in related field and 6 years related experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials
Current law enforcement officer (SC Criminal Justice Academy graduate and be certified by the SC Law Enforcement Training Council); certified by the SCCJA as a Field Training Officer (FTO). Possess a valid South Carolina driver's license. Must pass a background investigation before assuming police duties.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in related field and 4 years' experience, or bachelor's degree in related field and 6 years related experience. Master's degree preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Demonstrated skills in budget planning and management with an understanding of the nature of state and university system budget environments, including understanding and implementing a state's financial regulations. Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills; ability to build positive and effective relationships across the campus with faculty, staff, students and the external community working in a transparent and collaborative decision-making environment. Demonstrated ability to lead, supervise and work as part of a team consisting of a staff from diverse backgrounds. Provide energetic, proactive creative, and highly ethical leadership. Ability to comprehend and digest amounts of information, and flexibility to adjust to competing priorities in work schedules. Working knowledge of CALEA and ability to prepare for and navigate annual CALEA audits to maintain department certification. Be physically qualified and have no criminal record. Must pass a background investigation before assuming police duties.
Job Duties
Job Duty
Plans, organizes, and directs university public safety and police activities; develops and implements policies and procedures to ensure program effectiveness regarding community policing, crime prevention programs, parking enforcement and fine collections, production and distribution of ID cards, criminal investigations, patrol procedures, campus and residence hall security, fire-life safety etc. Ensures maintenance of appropriate records. Responsible for oversight of the University's network of surveillance cameras, intrusion alarm systems, and card access systems.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
30
Job Duty
In collaboration with appropriate university officials, develops and implements university incident management policies and processes. Ensures that appropriate university officials are informed in a timely manner of campus emergencies and incidents. Oversees the SpartAlert emergency notification system.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
15
Job Duty
Manages the department operations and personnel budgets to maximize resource purchase efficacy; complies with financial policies and budgetary guidelines set forth by institutional directives. Participates in the budget planning process.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
15
Job Duty
Analyzes crime trends through incident reports and other measurable data; develops and implements staffing schedules to address trends; maintains University crime statistics including the compiling and disseminating of reports and information required by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure Act. Serves as liaison to external law enforcement agencies.
Working knowledge of CALEA and ability to prepare for and navigate annual CALEA audits to maintain department certification.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
10
Job Duty
Supports and assists the Institutional Risk Manager on matters of risk assessments, vulnerabilities, and mitigation. Collaborates with the Vice Chancellor of Finance and Administration to assess a broad range of university risks.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
10
Job Duty
Knowledge of CALEA and leads department to (prepare for and navigate annual CALEA audits) to maintain department and University certification.
Coordinators efforts in support of university vehicle fleet- cars, trucks, buses, golf carts, and other vehicles used on campus - including purchasing, disposition, etc.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
10
Job Duty
Manages/coordinates various personnel functions including, but not limited to, hiring, disciplinary actions, grievances, promotions, transfers, and schedules.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
5
Job Duty
Other duties as assigned.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
5
Position Attributes
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive
No
Hazardous weather category
Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
05/01/2025
Job Open Date
04/04/2025
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
The application must be completed including all current and previous work history and education. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history and education sections of the application.
USC Upstate offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
Quicklink for Posting
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/185541
EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
Posting Summary
Logo
Posting Number
STA00264PO25
Job Family
Law Enforcement and Emergency Management
Job Function
Law Enforcement
USC Market Title
Campus Chief of Police
Link to USC Market Title
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/133403
Job Level
M4 - Managerial
Business Title (Internal Title)
Chief of Police
Campus
Upstate
Work County
Spartanburg
College/Division
USC Upstate College/Division Level
Department
UPS University Police
State Pay Band
8
Approved Starting Salary
$79,302
Advertised Salary Range
$79,302 - $104,000; Salary commensurate with education and experience.
Location of Vacancy
USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC
Part/Full Time
Full Time
Hours per Week
37.5
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday; 8:30am - 5pm; Some evenings and weekends as needed are required.
Basis
12 months
Job Search Category
Law Enforcement
About USC
About University of South Carolina
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service - helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Benefits for FTE Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
Chief of Police
University of South Carolina Upstate
STA
Spartanburg, SC
Reporting to the Vice-Chancellor of Finance and Administration, the Director of Public Safety and Chief of Police manages and directs the University's Police Department, Parking Services, Public Front Counter, and Emergency Management; provides a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff, visitors; safeguards physical and intellectual assets of the University. Provides administrative leadership, direction and coordination of all Department of Public Safety activities involved in the protection of life and property, enforcement of local, state, and federal criminal statutes, University regulations, investigation of traffic accidents and criminal acts, violations of University policy, on-going police officer certification and training and the campus incident management plan. Oversees the collection of data and submission of the annual Jeanne Clery Campus Security Policies and Statistics with VAWA amendments and Fire Safety Report to the U.S. Department of Education. Collaborates effectively with all internal and external stakeholders.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience
Master's degree in related field and 4 years' experience, or bachelor's degree in related field and 6 years related experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials
Current law enforcement officer (SC Criminal Justice Academy graduate and be certified by the SC Law Enforcement Training Council); certified by the SCCJA as a Field Training Officer (FTO). Possess a valid South Carolina driver's license. Must pass a background investigation before assuming police duties.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in related field and 4 years' experience, or bachelor's degree in related field and 6 years related experience. Master's degree preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Demonstrated skills in budget planning and management with an understanding of the nature of state and university system budget environments, including understanding and implementing a state's financial regulations. Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills; ability to build positive and effective relationships across the campus with faculty, staff, students and the external community working in a transparent and collaborative decision-making environment. Demonstrated ability to lead, supervise and work as part of a team consisting of a staff from diverse backgrounds. Provide energetic, proactive creative, and highly ethical leadership. Ability to comprehend and digest amounts of information, and flexibility to adjust to competing priorities in work schedules. Working knowledge of CALEA and ability to prepare for and navigate annual CALEA audits to maintain department certification. Be physically qualified and have no criminal record. Must pass a background investigation before assuming police duties.
Job Duties
Job Duty
Plans, organizes, and directs university public safety and police activities; develops and implements policies and procedures to ensure program effectiveness regarding community policing, crime prevention programs, parking enforcement and fine collections, production and distribution of ID cards, criminal investigations, patrol procedures, campus and residence hall security, fire-life safety etc. Ensures maintenance of appropriate records. Responsible for oversight of the University's network of surveillance cameras, intrusion alarm systems, and card access systems.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
30
Job Duty
In collaboration with appropriate university officials, develops and implements university incident management policies and processes. Ensures that appropriate university officials are informed in a timely manner of campus emergencies and incidents. Oversees the SpartAlert emergency notification system.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
15
Job Duty
Manages the department operations and personnel budgets to maximize resource purchase efficacy; complies with financial policies and budgetary guidelines set forth by institutional directives. Participates in the budget planning process.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
15
Job Duty
Analyzes crime trends through incident reports and other measurable data; develops and implements staffing schedules to address trends; maintains University crime statistics including the compiling and disseminating of reports and information required by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure Act. Serves as liaison to external law enforcement agencies.
Working knowledge of CALEA and ability to prepare for and navigate annual CALEA audits to maintain department certification.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
10
Job Duty
Supports and assists the Institutional Risk Manager on matters of risk assessments, vulnerabilities, and mitigation. Collaborates with the Vice Chancellor of Finance and Administration to assess a broad range of university risks.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
10
Job Duty
Knowledge of CALEA and leads department to (prepare for and navigate annual CALEA audits) to maintain department and University certification.
Coordinators efforts in support of university vehicle fleet- cars, trucks, buses, golf carts, and other vehicles used on campus - including purchasing, disposition, etc.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
10
Job Duty
Manages/coordinates various personnel functions including, but not limited to, hiring, disciplinary actions, grievances, promotions, transfers, and schedules.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
5
Job Duty
Other duties as assigned.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
5
Position Attributes
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive
No
Hazardous weather category
Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
05/01/2025
Job Open Date
04/04/2025
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
The application must be completed including all current and previous work history and education. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history and education sections of the application.
USC Upstate offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
- Health and Life Insurance
- Retirement Programs
- Paid Tuition Program
- Dependent Scholarships
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Annual Leave
- Sick Leave
- 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Professional Development Opportunities
Quicklink for Posting
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/185541
EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.