STA00264PO25

Law Enforcement and Emergency Management

Law Enforcement

Campus Chief of Police

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/133403

M4 - Managerial

Chief of Police

Upstate

Spartanburg

USC Upstate College/Division Level

UPS University Police

8

$79,302

$79,302 - $104,000; Salary commensurate with education and experience.

USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC

Full Time

37.5

Monday – Friday; 8:30am – 5pm; Some evenings and weekends as needed are required.

12 months

Law Enforcement

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Chief of Police
University of South Carolina Upstate
STA00264PO25
Spartanburg, SC

Reporting to the Vice-Chancellor of Finance and Administration, the Director of Public Safety and Chief of Police manages and directs the University’s Police Department, Parking Services, Public Front Counter, and Emergency Management; provides a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff, visitors; safeguards physical and intellectual assets of the University. Provides administrative leadership, direction and coordination of all Department of Public Safety activities involved in the protection of life and property, enforcement of local, state, and federal criminal statutes, University regulations, investigation of traffic accidents and criminal acts, violations of University policy, on-going police officer certification and training and the campus incident management plan. Oversees the collection of data and submission of the annual Jeanne Clery Campus Security Policies and Statistics with VAWA amendments and Fire Safety Report to the U.S. Department of Education. Collaborates effectively with all internal and external stakeholders.

Master’s degree in related field and 4 years’ experience, or bachelor’s degree in related field and 6 years related experience.

Current law enforcement officer (SC Criminal Justice Academy graduate and be certified by the SC Law Enforcement Training Council); certified by the SCCJA as a Field Training Officer (FTO). Possess a valid South Carolina driver’s license. Must pass a background investigation before assuming police duties.

Master’s degree in related field and 4 years’ experience, or bachelor’s degree in related field and 6 years related experience. Master’s degree preferred.

Demonstrated skills in budget planning and management with an understanding of the nature of state and university system budget environments, including understanding and implementing a state’s financial regulations. Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills; ability to build positive and effective relationships across the campus with faculty, staff, students and the external community working in a transparent and collaborative decision-making environment. Demonstrated ability to lead, supervise and work as part of a team consisting of a staff from diverse backgrounds. Provide energetic, proactive creative, and highly ethical leadership. Ability to comprehend and digest amounts of information, and flexibility to adjust to competing priorities in work schedules. Working knowledge of CALEA and ability to prepare for and navigate annual CALEA audits to maintain department certification. Be physically qualified and have no criminal record. Must pass a background investigation before assuming police duties.

Plans, organizes, and directs university public safety and police activities; develops and implements policies and procedures to ensure program effectiveness regarding community policing, crime prevention programs, parking enforcement and fine collections, production and distribution of ID cards, criminal investigations, patrol procedures, campus and residence hall security, fire-life safety etc. Ensures maintenance of appropriate records. Responsible for oversight of the University’s network of surveillance cameras, intrusion alarm systems, and card access systems.

Yes

30

In collaboration with appropriate university officials, develops and implements university incident management policies and processes. Ensures that appropriate university officials are informed in a timely manner of campus emergencies and incidents. Oversees the SpartAlert emergency notification system.

Yes

15

Manages the department operations and personnel budgets to maximize resource purchase efficacy; complies with financial policies and budgetary guidelines set forth by institutional directives. Participates in the budget planning process.

Yes

15

Analyzes crime trends through incident reports and other measurable data; develops and implements staffing schedules to address trends; maintains University crime statistics including the compiling and disseminating of reports and information required by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure Act. Serves as liaison to external law enforcement agencies.

Working knowledge of CALEA and ability to prepare for and navigate annual CALEA audits to maintain department certification.

Yes

10

Supports and assists the Institutional Risk Manager on matters of risk assessments, vulnerabilities, and mitigation. Collaborates with the Vice Chancellor of Finance and Administration to assess a broad range of university risks.

Yes

10

Knowledge of CALEA and leads department to (prepare for and navigate annual CALEA audits) to maintain department and University certification.

Coordinators efforts in support of university vehicle fleet- cars, trucks, buses, golf carts, and other vehicles used on campus – including purchasing, disposition, etc.

Yes

10

Manages/coordinates various personnel functions including, but not limited to, hiring, disciplinary actions, grievances, promotions, transfers, and schedules.

Yes

5

Other duties as assigned.

Yes

5

No

Essential

1

05/01/2025

04/04/2025

Yes

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition Program
• Dependent Scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

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