Director of Public Safety/Chief of Police- Wellesley College (MA)
Company: Police Executive Research Forum
Location: Washington
Posted on: November 16, 2024
Job Description:
Wellesley College invites your interest in the position
ofDirector of Public Safety / Chief of PoliceAn icon in women's
higher education since 1870, Wellesley College is excited to
announce an opening for Director of Public Safety/Chief of
Police.Located just 12 miles west of Boston, the Town of Wellesley
is steeped in New England charm. Boasting tree-lined streets,
boutique shopping, and gourmet eateries, it is a haven for those
seeking a serene yet vibrant lifestyle. The town's commitment to
education is exemplified by Wellesley College and a top-tier public
school system.The Wellesley College Campus Police and Public Safety
Department comprises 16 officers, dispatchers, and professional
staff. Reporting to the Vice President and Dean of Students, the
Director of Public Safety/Chief of Police is responsible for
leading and managing the department, including fiscal management,
policy development, recruitment, training, disciplinary matters,
and campus-wide strategic initiatives. Within the department, the
Director must emphasize a positive team culture, transparency,
accountability, and service to the community.The Director will
spearhead a reimagined, humanistic approach to public safety,
emphasizing safety awareness and education, campus protection,
emergency preparedness, and a multidisciplinary response to
non-criminal situations. The successful candidate will be
responsible for overseeing a collaborative approach with other
stakeholders to develop, administer, and evaluate safety, security,
and emergency functions, programs, policies, and protocols.Minimum
QualificationsThe selected candidate will have:
- Demonstrated experience developing and implementing a holistic
approach to community safety.
- Progressively increasing leadership responsibilities in public
safety.
- A leadership style rooted in service, with a demonstrated
commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
- Demonstrated Incident Command System (ICS) experience,
including leading the response to safety emergencies and
crises.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, including
the ability to listen and build respectful, collaborative
relationships with students, staff, faculty, and the
community.
- Proven proficiency in prioritizing tasks to address critical
organizational needs and executing effective time management
strategies.
- Experience creating outreach materials and educational programs
to increase safety awareness and crime prevention.
- Proven experience hiring diverse officers who reflect their
communities.
- Demonstrated commitment to staff development and training.
- A strong commitment to fairness, collaboration, and negotiation
within a union environment.
- A commitment to officer wellness.
- Demonstrated experience reviewing, recommending, enforcing, and
reporting on policies in compliance with local, state, and federal
laws.
- Demonstrated experience developing and implementing
evidence-based strategies that have improved public safety in
multicultural communities.
- Deep knowledge of security operations, applicable federal/state
laws (including the Clery Act and Title IX).
- A passion for fostering and expanding critical community
relationships.
- An unwavering commitment to transparency and
accountability.
- A documented history of positive engagement with the
communities they have served.At a minimum, applicants must have an
undergraduate degree with ten years of progressive public safety
experience, including five years in a managerial role or the
equivalent combination of training and experience. Previous
experience leading a unionized environment is required.Applicants
must meet - or be eligible to meet within six months of date of
hire - and maintain all requirements for certification under
Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 22C, Section 63 as a Special
State Police Officer; and must be POST Certified in the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts or eligible to become POST Certified
within six months of date of hire.Out-of-state candidates will be
expected to promptly obtain a permanent exemption from the
Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) from the entry-level
requirements for full-time police officers.BenefitsWellesley
College offers a wide variety of benefit programs and resources to
its employees, including:
- A competitive salary based upon commensurate experience.
- Generous paid time off.
- For eligible employees, following one year of employment,
Wellesley College will contribute up to 10.5 percent of your salary
towards your 403B plan.
- Resources to navigate student loan forgiveness.
- Free use of the athletic/fitness facilities, including onsite
fitness classes.
- Free onsite parking in an enclosed parking garage.The Police
Executive Research Forum (PERF) is assisting the college in the
selection process. For questions about this position, contact
Antoinette Tull or Rebecca Neuberger at Rcneuburger@gmail.com or
(202) 997-6287.Qualified and interested candidates may apply by
October 25, 2024, with a cover letter, resume, and five references
in confidence to:WellesleyPC@policeforum.orgWellesley College is an
Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to increasing the
diversity of the college community.
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