PURDUE UNIVERSITY IN WEST LAFAYETTE, INDIANA IS SEEKING A VISIONARY LEADER TO SERVE AS THE CHIEF OF POLICE

The Chief of Police plans and directs the financial, operational and personnel activities of the Police Department (24-hour operation).  The Chief of Police serves in an advisory capacity to resolve sensitive issues within the Department and the University.  The Chief acts as an outreach and public representative for the Police Department.  The Chief must value diversity by working effectively with people from different viewpoints and backgrounds.

The successful candidate for this position must have a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Public Safety or a related field.  They must also have six years of progressive experience in police operations including 3 years of administrative supervisory experience.  An equivalent combination of related education and related work experience will be considered.  The Chief of Police must have expert knowledge of public safety, law enforcement and security methods.  The Chief must have knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources.  The Chief must have expert knowledge of the regulations pertaining to the activities on campus, expert knowledge of crowd control techniques as they pertain to a campus environment and expert knowledge of investigative procedures.  Strong knowledge of pertinent state and federal laws and all other relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions is required.  The Chief must be able to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction and be able to deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations.  The Chief of Police must have a high standard of integrity, performance, and professional behavior and a demonstrated ability to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships and build mutual trust and respect with others, and maintain them over time.

A check of criminal convictions records will be completed for employment in this position.

Interested applicants should apply online by locating
the position at http://www.purdue.edu/hr/Employment/

Purdue University is an equal access/equal opportunity/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce.