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Director of Public Safety/Chief of Police-Welle...

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Director of Public Safety/Chief of Police-Wellesley College (MA)

Date Posted: September 23, 2024

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Wellesley CollegeDescription:

Wellesley CollegeWellesley, MassachusettsDirector 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.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 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.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, as well as experience leading in a unionized environment.Applicants also must meet — or be eligible to meet within six months of the date of hire — and maintain all requirements for certification under Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 22C, Section 63 as a Special State Police Officer. They must be POST Certified in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or eligible to become POST Certified within six months of date of hire.Qualified and interested candidates who resonate with this vision and believe they can make a difference may apply by October 25, 2024, with a cover letter, resume, and five references in confidence to:Wellesley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum.

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