| The University of North Carolina, Greensboro (UNCG) is an anchor institution for Greensboro and the region it serves. UNCG is a higher-research university as classified by the Carnegie Foundation, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, and education. With almost 20,000 students (half are students of color) and 3,000 faculty and staff members representing more than 90 nationalities, UNCG is one of the most diverse universities in the state (designated as a Minority Serving Institution). UNCG has also been honored as a military-friendly institution. The UNCG Police Department supports the mission of the university by providing proactive, community focused, professional law enforcement services to the campus community and beyond. College and University communities promote a climate that encourages freedom of expression and social experimentation. UNCG Police play a critical role in safeguarding this climate through unwavering commitment to their core values of integrity, compassion, fairness, accountability, and excellence. The Police Chief reports to the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration (VCFA) and oversees a staff of 46, including 34 full-time sworn officers. The Chief must quickly become a trusted advisor to both the Chancellor and VCFA. The Chief is responsible for the administration, operation, strategic planning, and financial oversight of a comprehensive, full-service police agency. The position oversees a budget of approximately $4 million. The Chief provides broad input across the University on matters of safety, security, and law enforcement. The UNCG Police Department is proud of its CALEA certification. - Provide leadership, mentoring, guidance, and direction to the staff of the University Police to ensure a safe and secure campus community to further the mission of the University. This is accomplished by providing effective customer-oriented campus security services while actively enforcing laws and regulations, responding to emergencies, and preventing crime.
- Develop, administer, and evaluate policies and procedures for the University Police to ensure the appropriate protocols reflect new case law, legislation, and trends in University policing. The Chief works with administration to ensure policies, programs and procedures are consistent with the university mission. Utilize CALEA standards to support and enhance program development and to maintain accreditation.
- Coordinate all security and safety needs related to special events on campus including, but not limited to, day to day operations, visiting dignitaries, organized protests/marches, and natural or man-made disasters.
- Mentor subordinates on leadership and the resolution of personnel, procedural, and operational problems. Ensure uniformity and accuracy in work products.
- Consult and inform the campus community of campus safety issues and partner with other areas of the campus community on crime prevention and the development of campus safety initiatives.
- Ensure that all sworn personnel are trained in accordance with the state’s law enforcement officer certification program, and that all other personnel are properly trained.
- Ensure that all officers and cadets complete diversity and crisis intervention training.
- Effectively manage financial resources. Identify funding opportunities and revenue sources to meet growing demands for police services. Plan and project future operating needs and set budget priorities accordingly.
- Assure the integrity of records and evidence, to include oversight of data and reporting functions of a police department.
- Serve as liaison and partner for the University with other local, county, state and federal law enforcement and criminal justice agencies; develop and execute mutual aid agreements, procedures, and standards in accordance with NC state law and CALEA accreditation standards.
- Perform public relations activities using departmental policies and procedures, city ordinances, and other departmental information resources to increase public awareness of law enforcement’s role in the community, represent the department at community functions, and establish favorable community, media, and other public relations.
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