Job Information
The University of Chicago Deputy Chief of Police, Support Services - JR27547-3800 in Chicago, Illinois
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DSS Police: Management
About the Department
The University of Chicago Police Department (UCPD) is a full service, CALEA-accredited police department serving the University of Chicago and surrounding areas from 37th Street to 64th Street, and Cottage Grove Avenue to Lake Shore Drive. Members of the Department are committed to conducting their work in a respectful and dignified manner while providing a safe environment for those who live, learn, and work in our community.
Job Summary
The Deputy Chief is a sworn member of the University of Chicago Police Department (UCPD) executive leadership team and reports directly to the Chief of Police. Performs direct oversight of sections and units within assigned area. Develops and implements a strategic plan for areas of responsibility consistent with the UCPD mission. Responsible for developing strategies to prevent crime, identify crime patterns and communicate public safety concerns, in addition to maximizing technology. This role is responsible for a 24/7 operation center. This position requires flexibility, awareness, and efficiency to ensure public safety for the campus and designated boundaries within the surrounding community.
Performs effectively in any of the UCPD Deputy Chief roles as assigned by the Chief of Police.
Responsibilities
Provides direct supervision to the Commander of the Strategic Operations Center (SOC).The SOC includes the emergency communications/dispatch section and video patrol operations.
In coordination with UCPD Field Services and the UCPD University of Chicago Medicine (UCM) Precinct, identifies and deploys best practices for campus and medical center law enforcement operations. Creates and implements effective crime prevention, suppression and investigative methods.
Provides direct supervision to UCPD Training area; ensures there is an effective annual training schedule to meet state requirements, UCPD general orders, and any University policies, as applicable.
Establishes goals, objectives, and initiatives and provides assessment data to UCPD Command Staff based on an established measurement system.
Manages, provides oversight, and conducts performance evaluations for direct reports as assigned. Meets regularly with managers and other team leaders to promote team building, resolve issues, and exchange ideas for improvement. Sets goals and follows through with team leaders to ensure direction is appropriate to achieve desired results.
Fulfills a critical role in planning for, responding to and managing emergencies, threats, events, and other situations from a law enforcement perspective within the UCPD jurisdiction.
Establishes an on-call system within the Support Services area for relevant command staff and serves as the next level point of contact on a 24/7 basis.
Manages and provides oversight in developing and implementing policies and procedures in compliance with the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) standards.
Conducts and manages audits and inspections of internal operational processes within the designated areas to ensure policies and procedures are applied consistently and assure compliance with regulatory entities such as CALEA, Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards (ILETS), and both the Illinois and United States Department of Education.
Directs and initiates performance improvement plans, and corrective action as needed.
Provides oversight for the Strategic Operations Center (SOC) responsibility to analyze crime statistics and trends through review of incident reports, video technology, statistical data and UCPD CompStat reports. Monitors the implementation, prevention and suppression strategies to eliminate or minimize the oppor unity for crime trends to continue within the UCPD jurisdiction. Manages the SOC staff responsible for the weekly UCPD CompStat report and presentation.
Reviews activity reports of subordinate staff to ensure adequate supervision, activity and to determine resource allocation and deployment.
Functions as a key member of the executive leadership team and assists in making critical management decisions. Disseminates information regarding significant police related events or activities to Command Staff, Safety and Security leadership, and/or university leadership if applicable; prepares and reviews periodic activity reports for UCPD management. Willingly participates and provides input during periodic management meetings to keep top management informed of problems and concerns.
Maintains positive partnerships with all other University of Chicago departments, administrators, student groups, external community stakeholders and other law enforcement agencies. Requires daily contact with members of the University and UCM community to include students, parents, staff, faculty, physicians and visitors.
Serves as formal and informal liaison to local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to exchange information, provide assistance, or request assistance as necessary.