Ball State University welcomes applications for the full-time, professional opportunity of Associate Director of Public Safety and Assistant Chief of Police.

At Ball State University, inclusiveness is one of the enduring values and informs all of our work. We define 'inclusiveness' as a commitment 'to respect and embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity in people, ideas, and opinions.' As such, this value incorporates a commitment to inclusive excellence and freedom of expression.

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Supports the Chief of Police in planning and coordinating the operational and personnel activities for the Office of Public Safety.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

Seven years of progressively responsible law enforcement experience; at least five years of supervisory experience.

Certified as a police officer in the State of Indiana or have demonstrated ability by possessing comparable state law enforcement certification elsewhere and able to be certified by the state of Indiana within the first year of employment.

Advanced specialty training in criminal investigation and other police functions.

Experience in campus law enforcement; familiarity with multi-agency task forces and crime prevention/public education programming in a college or university setting.

Demonstrated ability to make difficult, complex, administrative, and operational decisions. Working knowledge of the Jeanne Clery Act and the CALEA Accreditation process.

Police Captains, Lieutenants, Sergeants, Corporals, Officers, Detectives, Dispatchers, and civilian employees.

Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 20,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 270+ undergraduate and graduate programs. Many of our master's, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees rank among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.

The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $100,000.

Serve as the Assistant Chief of the University Police with responsibility for carrying out orders of the Police Chief with direct supervision of all law enforcement activities and responsibility for the public safety of the university.

In conjunction with the Chief of Police, evaluates and modifies, as required, programs, activities, policies, procedures, rules, orders and regulations to ensure compliance with the University's and Department's mission, goals, objectives, core values, system's policies, university operating procedures, department policies and state laws.

Full supervisory responsibility for interviewing and selection, coaching, compensation, discipline, performance appraisal, training, and career development of personnel for one or more functions within a work unit.

Supervise the day-to-day operations of the Police Department to include the interactive work products of patrol, dispatch, and investigations.

Supervise directly and indirectly all Office of Parking Services personnel as directed; when called upon, coordinate with the Associate Director of Parking Services all necessary procedures for administration of the parking program on campus; monitor the Office of Parking Services to ensure adherence to university regulations and department objectives.

Represent the Chief of Police as a liaison and coordinator between the university and local public safety agencies and other community groups.

Participate in university and community committees and student groups as assigned.

Represent the department with issues involving the bargaining unit.

In the absence of the Police Chief assume command for the Office of Public Safety.

Perform the duties of a Police Officer when necessary.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

In support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experiences align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please also describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to our University's enduring values, including inclusiveness, which we define as a commitment 'to respect and embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity in people, ideas, and opinions.'