Department: WSU Police Department

Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type: Full Time

Pay: Range from $108,000-$140,000/yr, negotiated based on qualifications

Work Schedule: 8-5 Monday-Friday; work is performed on-site and in person.

Export Compliance Requirement: This position requires access to EAR or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants are required to be eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and must meet the requirement of being a “U.S. Citizen”.

Job Story

Wichita State University invites applications for University Police Chief (Chief). The Chief serves as the chief law enforcement and public safety executive for the Wichita State University and provides strategic leadership, direction, and oversight for all police and public safety operations. The Chief is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive campus public safety program that supports the University's academic, research, residential, healthcare, and administrative missions while promoting a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff, visitors, and the broader university community.

Job Summary

Directs, plans and manages all functions and operations of the University police department in the enforcement of laws and University regulations, the prevention of crime, and protection of life and property.

Essential Functions

Directs and coordinates University security, safety and protection programs to include traffic control, patrolling of physical property; enforcement of statues and University regulations, crime prevention and investigation of accidents, injuries and criminal acts. Serves as the face and spokesperson of the University for all law enforcement related issues. Maintains a high degree of visibility, represents the department in the local community and serves a central role in establishing and maintaining strong collaborative relationships with University staff and local, regional, state and federal public safety agencies. Develops department budget and monitors and adjusts plan as resource requirements change. Provides timely and accurate reports in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and higher education guidelines including monthly criminal and conduct statistics, crime reports, and the annual DOE Clery Act report. Develops and leads managers and officers in the efficient and effective administration of law enforcement initiatives and programs.

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ten (10) years of experience in general law enforcement or related field, including progressively responsible supervisory and managerial experience at the command staff level. Every 30 hours of college coursework in criminal justice, fire science, law enforcement or related field can be substituted for one (1) year of experience.

Required License/Certifications/Training:

• Meet minimum qualifications standards of the State of Kansas for certified police officer as outlined in K.S.A. 74-5605
• Certified law enforcement officer or capability to become a Kansas certified law enforcement officer within one year of hire date, in accordance with Kansas law
• Completed basic law enforcement training program recognized by Kansas Law Enforcement Training Commission (KLETC) and obtained certification as a law enforcement officer from KLETC before given permanent status
• Complete and receive Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) and National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certification within one (1) year of hire date or will be terminated
• Valid Kansas driver's license

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to manage a full-service police department, budgets and daily operations.
• Ability to work effectively in collaborative environments and engage constructively with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience on a leadership team within a department
• High level of law enforcement experience.
• Experience in an educational environment

Additional Information:

Application Instructions:
- Verification of Highest Level of Education (please provide a copy of your transcript or scanned copy of your diploma/equivalency as required by KSA 74-5605).

Providing false or misleading statements within this application, whether intentional or not, will result in permanent removal from the application process.

During the application process your background will be closely examined. Please review the following background “disqualifiers.” If you think that any of these apply to you and you have questions, please call the Wichita State University Police Department at (316) 978- 3450 for clarification, or for more information.

Must satisfy all requirements as set forth in Kansas Statute 74 – 5605.
Must satisfy all requirements as set forth by Wichita State University www.wichita.edu
If military service has been rendered your DD214 must reflect a separation code and an Honorable Discharge or an Under Honorable Conditions (General). Uncharacterized discharges are reviewed on a case by case basis.
Applicants may be eliminated from the process if they have not fully disclosed ALL information requested.
Applicants WILL be eliminated from the process if they have falsified, intentionally misrepresented, or have not been completely truthful on a questionnaire, document, or application as part of the pre-employment process.
Applicants will be permanently disqualified for the following if: Has been convicted, expunged, or received diversion on any state, municipality, or federal misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or its equivalent under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
As an adult or juvenile (17 years old or younger), has been involved, convicted, expunged, or on or after July 1, 1995, been placed on diversion by state or federal government for a crime which is a felony (includes sale of illegal or prescription drugs) or its equivalent under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
As an adult or juvenile (17 years old or younger) may not have been convicted of a crime involving an act of dishonesty, to include but not limited to; theft, insufficient funds (check), fraud, false police reports, etc.

Applicants may be temporarily disqualified for the following:

Must not have used or possessed any felony level drug or controlled substance, i.e. cocaine, heroin, opium, methamphetamine, etc. within the past 10 years of date of application.
Convictions, diversions, expungements, or involvement in any misdemeanor crimes of violence, or use of physical force or threats within the past five years of date of application.
Convictions, diversions, expungements or involvement in misdemeanor crimes within the past three years of date of application.
Convictions, diversions, expungements or involvement in any misdemeanor crimes involving morals, or weapons charges within the past five years of date of application.
Must not have used, bought, or possessed marijuana, LSD, hashish, mushrooms, K 2, peyote, ecstasy, etc., within the past three years of date of
application.
Must not have used, bought, or possessed illegal or non – prescriptive steroids within the past three years of date of application.
Must not have been convicted of, plead guilty or no contest to, or been diverted on a serious traffic violation within the past three years of date of application. Serious traffic violations to include, but not limited to vehicular homicide, DUI, reckless driving, hit and run, and eluding a police officer.
Must not have received three moving violations during the last twelve months or been involved in two accidents for which they were at fault during the past twelve months.
Must not have been convicted, taken diversion, plead guilty or no contest to an MIP (minor in possession of alcohol) or MIC (minor in consumption) within the past twelve months of date of application.
Must not be currently charged with, under indictment, or on probation for any criminal activity other than minor traffic violations.
If previous law enforcement experience has been rendered, must not have a sustained violation of dishonesty to include but not limited to, lying, falsifying reports or documents, illegally obtaining narcotics, courtroom testimony/credibility

For the purposes of this application process “conviction” includes rendering of judgement by a military court martial pursuant to the uniform code of military justice, by a court of the United States or by a court of competent jurisdiction in any state, whether or not expunged; and any diversion agreement entered into for a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence and any diversion agreement entered into on or after July 1, 1995, for a felony.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to remain in a stationary position. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators. Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information. Ability to inspect and/or surveil materials, equipment, reports, and/or incidents and identify any errors, needs and/or determining factors. Ability to drive state vehicle. Ability to position self to perform safety and security actions determined by police methods and procedures. Ability to use tools, equipment, and technology necessary to do the job. This includes dexterity in instrument manipulation.

Additional Physical Requirement:

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to constantly move objects.