Job Description

 

HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

 

Job Descriptions

 

JOB TITLE: College Chief of Police/Chief of Police-JATC

 

REPORTS TO: Vice President of Student Services

 

DEPARTMENT: Student Services

 

EXEMPT: Yes

 

VICE PRESIDENT: Student Services

 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE FUNCTION

All Hinds Community College employees must commit to the Caring Campus approach to student engagement and daily apply these general behavioral objectives: listen to student questions and concerns with a positive attitude and make meaningful connections with students.

The College Chief of Police/Chief of Police-JATC is charged with the duty to preserve the peace, order, and decorum of the College community, to maintain an academic atmosphere in compliance with College administrative directives, and to comply with state and federal statutes. The College Chief of Police/Chief of Police-JATC reports directly to the Vice President of Student Services. The College Chief of Police/Chief of Police-JATC directly supervises all campus Police Chiefs.

 

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum age of 21
• Citizen of the United States
• Possession of a valid driver’s license without a history of suspension or revocation is required
• Law Enforcement certification from an MS BLEOST accredited training academy
• All Officers are required to qualify annually with issued weapons such as handguns, rifles, and tasers

 

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree requiredEmphasis in criminal justice or related field preferred

• Credible training in forensics, interview/interrogation techniques required
• Credible training in public administration, patrol, and crime prevention required
• Minimum of 8 years of Law Enforcement experience required
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience supervising personnel required
• Extensive training in Police operations and services required
• Prior leadership training and experience training other officers required
• Budget management experience preferred

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, include the following.

Other duties may be assigned.

Maintain knowledge of diversity-related issues, legislation, and best practices.

• Responsible for safety and security on all Hinds’ campuses
• Coordinate, direct, and assist in the patrol of the College for the enforcement of laws, ordinances and regulations, policies, and the prevention of crime
• Establish and maintain working relationships with local, state, regional, and federal law enforcement agencies
• Provide advice and instructions on situations requiring the expertise of an experienced officer
• Participate in training and complete related records
• Review reports for accuracy and completeness
• Participate in the work of the department by patrolling areas of the College and enforcing College Policies, Federal and State laws, and City Ordinances
• Perform any or all of the duties required of a subordinate level officer
• Supervise or participate in investigations of theft, fraud, drug traffic, gambling, etc.
• Interview suspects
• Gather evidence
• Prepare extensive reports for cases
• Assist the prosecutor in the preparation of cases for court and testify in court
• Report and assist in the investigations of accidents of all types involving assigned personnel.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings
• Possess knowledge regarding laws, codes, and ordinances set by the Federal government, State government, County, College, and Town
• Demonstrate modern police techniques and practices in law enforcement, investigations, crime, and accident prevention
• Understand college and department policies, rules, and procedures
• Act effectively in emergency and stressful situations by using good judgment, self-discipline, and courtesy
• Exercise sound, independent judgment within established guidelines
• Express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Inspect uniforms and equipment
• Work collaboratively with Emergency Operations Manager, including joint work regarding campus surveillance and cameras, emergency communication, emergency planning, and college/campus emergency trainings.
• Serve as a representative of the College and of the Division of Student Services as needed
• Perform other related duties as required

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise Police Chiefs on all campuses
• Serve as Chief of Police of the JATC Campus
• Direct employees and assign work
• Develop and oversee budgets for Police Departments on all campuses
• Assist Police Chiefs on all campuses as needed
• Assist with personnel matters pertaining to Campus Police Departments and campus security as needed
• Schedule and facilitate regular staff meetings with all Police Chiefs
• Communicate, and meet, regularly with all Police Chiefs
• Review practices, protocols, equipment, and officer training on all campuses and ensure consistency across all campuses
• Ensure every campus Police Department has needed resources
• Ensure training is provided to all police officers and staff
• Supervise police operations, the delegation of required tasks, and training of officers
• Understand principles and practices of personnel supervision and management
• Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with direct reports and other employees
• Delegate work to employees
• Communicate with employees on shift activities and incidents
• Supervise employees and enforce departmental rules
• Provide direction and recommend commendations, disciplinary actions, discharges, and transfers
• Evaluate performance

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, taste and smell. The employee is frequently required to sit.

The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work may involve exerting up to 100 pounds or more of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those
• an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, and the employee is occasionally required to perform job responsibilities in the outdoors and off site.
• We promote a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects individual strengths, ideas, and capabilities. We believe that our differences enable us to make better decisions, drive innovation, and deliver better results.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an
• employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• The noise level, though typically moderate, can be high at times. The employee will at times be exposed to the elements: Wind, Rain, Heat, Cold, etc. The environment is normally relaxed, but can at times be intense and hostile during law enforcement situations.

 

(REQUIRED TRAINING: (MS Code § 45-6-19 (2013)):

(1) The chief of police of any municipality in the State of Mississippi is required to annually complete twenty (20) hours of executive-level continuing education courses which are approved by the Mississippi Board on Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Training. Any new chief of police who has never previously served in that capacity is required to complete forty (40) hours of executive-level continuing education courses for his first year of service. Such education courses may be provided by an accredited law enforcement academy or by the Mississippi Association of Chiefs of Police.)

 

Mission

Hinds Community College is committed to moving people and communities forward by helping develop their purpose, passion and profession.

 

Vision

Hinds Community College will be a catalyst to create a competitive economy and a compelling culture for Mississippi.

 

Values

Hinds Community College aspires to the following IDEALS:

• Integrity
• Diversity
• Excellence
• Accountability
• Leadership
• Stewardship

 

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972 of the Higher Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and other applicable Federal and State Acts, Hinds Community College offers equal education and employment opportunities and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability or veteran status in its educational programs and activities. We recognize our responsibility to provide an open and welcoming environment that fosters a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion for employees and students to collaboratively learn, work and serve our communities.

 

The following have been designated to handle inquiries regarding these policies:

EEOC Compliance: Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone: 601-857-3458 or Email: EEOC@hindscc.edu.

Title IX: Associate Vice President Student Services, Title IX Coordinator

Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone: 601-857-3353 or Email: TitleIX@hindscc.edu.

 

Job Type: Full-time

 

Pay: $65,000.00 - $78,000.00 per year

 

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

 

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

 

Work Location: In person

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