Job Title: Assistant Chief of Police
Location: Savannah State Recruiting Loc
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 271325
About Us

Savannah State University established in 1890, is the first public historically black college or university in the state of Georgia and the first institution of higher learning in the city of Savannah. The university's students select majors from four colleges — Business Administration, Education, Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, and Sciences and Technology. The campus is by far the most picturesque in the state of Georgia. The moss-laden sweeping oak trees, expansive marsh and historic architecture create a resplendent yet tranquil atmosphere. Beneath the beauty and splendor is a vibrant residential campus bursting at the seams with the vim and vigor of quality collegiate life: relevant academic majors, engaging lectures, cutting-edge research, quality student-faculty engagement and a nurturing environment.

Job Summary

The Assistant Police Chief is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Department. This position serves as second in command within the department and acts as Chief of Police in his/her absence or direction. Additionally, this is a sworn position that may require the performance of basic patrol officer functions.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Chief of Police with developing and managing the annual departmental budget and monitors expenditures

• Oversees special projects and project implementation assigned by the Chief of Police

• Assists personnel with handling complex or unusual situations and personnel matters

• Assists in conducting internal investigations regarding complaints of improper conduct or activities

• Directs and assists in supervising, training, counseling, evaluating, promoting, and disciplining department personnel

• Adjusts departmental personnel assignments and scheduling as necessary

• Disseminates work assignments and procedural changes to the Captain of Patrol, Investigations and Support Services Bureaus

• Testifies in court as needed

• Oversees maintenance of department files and records

• Serves as liaison between the department and other campus partners as well as other Public Safety agencies

• Informs personnel of changes in department operations, policies, and procedures

• Participates in professional development activities

• Performs the duties of Police Chief in his/her absence

• Ensure a safe environment for the entire university community to include visitors and guests

• May be required to perform job related duties other than those specifically delineated in this position.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Associate degree with two (2) additional years of experience at the Sergeant rank or above, OR High School Diploma/GED equivalent with four (4) additional years of experience at the Sergeant rank or above

• A total of seven (7) years of experience as a Law Enforcement Officer

• Georgia P.O.S.T. certification or must obtain within 1 year of hire
• Valid driver's license in good standing
• An equivalent combination of education and related work experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in emergency management or related field

• Two or more years of progressively responsible experience utilizing ICS, NIMS and EOC systems

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• An equivalent combination of education and related work experience may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of Principles and practices of public administration, administrative management, project management and strategic planning

• Knowledge of department and safety policies and procedures

• Knowledge of Local, state, and federal laws, plans and goals regarding emergency management

• Knowledge of the campus and local city geography

• Skilled in communication (interpersonal, oral and written)

• Skilled in Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS)

• Skilled in Incident Command System (ICS)

• Skilled in National Incident Management System (NIMS)

• Skilled in communication (written, oral and interpersonal) and organization

• Skilled in analysis and problem-solving

• Skilled in operating a computer and various software applications such as Microsoft Office

• Ability to remain professional with a positive orientation toward excellent customer service and high professional standards
• Ability to take initiative, use discretion and judgment within established procedures, guidelines, and rules

• Ability to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

• Ability to manage situations requiring diplomacy, fairness, firmness, and sound judgment
• Ability to Interpret and apply city, state, and federal policies, laws and regulations

• Ability to manage staff, delegate tasks and authority, and evaluate staff performance

• Ability to build effective teams and provide efficient customer service

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with department heads, managers, supervisors, employees, vendors, suppliers, external public and private agencies and the general public; and apply safe work practices

Apply Before Date

For best consideration, apply by June 5, 2024.

Contact Information

For technical support, please call OneUSG Connect Support at (877) 251.2644.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Institutional Values

Savannah State University's Core Values: T.I.G.E.R

• Teamwork is our distinction. Through mutual support, cooperation, encouragement, and shared goals, we at SSU believe that by working together, our university family of student, faculty, staff, alums and community supporters are serving and advancing our institution.

• Integrity as we will act honestly, fairly, impartially, unbiased and ethically, creating a trust that is evident in all University activities and decision-making.

• Greatness in our transformation and wisdom as we maximize the potential in each student through a nurturing environment in which our resources are safeguarded, and we are good stewards of the human, intellectual, physical, and fiscal resources given to our care.

• Excellence is our campus standard. Through the performance of campus duties, a commitment to the greatness of teaching and learning, scholarship, student engagement, stewardship and tradition, SSU will continue to be the catalyst for innovation and discovery.

• Respect through recognizing the inherent dignity and rights of every person. We will do our utmost to fulfill our resulting responsibility to treat each person with fairness, compassion and decency.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Savannah State University, as determined by Savannah State University, its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Savannah State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution. It is the policy our institution to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, AREA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50). Savannah State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the Savannah State University, Office of Human Resources at hr@savannahstate.edu. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Office of Human Resources at hr@savannahstate.edu.

Other Information

• This role is considered a position of trust
• The role is a supervisory position
• The work is performed while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, pushing, pulling, running, climbing, kneeling, crawling

• The employee regularly lifts light to heavy objects that weigh up to 50 lbs.

• The work is performed primarily indoors with some exposure to an outdoor work environment.

• The employee may be exposed to extreme weather conditions, potential physical harm, and excessive noise levels. Work is performed in a variety of environmental conditions, with exposure to wide temperature variations, noise, vibrations, fumes, grease, machinery and its moving parts, odors, and dust.

• The employee must be licensed to operate a motor vehicle and must be able to see and hear in the normal range with or without correction

• The employee will be required to respond to emergencies after regular working hours and on weekends and must be willing to work an irregular schedule, which may include holidays, evenings, and/or varying hours, as assigned.

• Must be able to respond to emergency calls within thirty minutes

Special Applicant Instructions

• Applicants must provide a list containing the name, e-mail address and telephone number of three (3) professional references (e.g supervisor, colleague, mentor, etc).
• Transcript must be uploaded with application. Unofficial is acceptable. Official transcript will be required if hired.