A NATIONAL SEARCH is underway for a new

Chief of Police

California State University San Bernardino, CA

An Exciting Opportunity in Higher Education

California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) is conducting a national search for its next Chief of Police. This is an extraordinary opportunity for an accomplished law enforcement professional to lead a university police department at one of California’s most desirable public universities. CSUSB invites interest from police leaders who can significantly impact the culture and effectiveness of the police department to support the University’s mission.

The CSUSB University Police Department (UPD) was established on Jan. 23, 1974, and is a full-service, California POST certified law enforcement agency that employs 17 sworn police officers and active support staff for the service and protection of the campus community. In 2025, the UPD was accredited by the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA) The department is responsible for the 471-acre northern San Bernardino campus as well as the Palm Desert Campus in Palm Desert, CA, including the campus and outlying residential, canyon, and foothills.

The Chief of Police advises the President and campus leadership on how to improve campus safety, emergency management, and risk mitigation by aligning campus and departmental policies with effective and innovative policing practices. The next Chief of Police will be a dynamic servant leader who recognizes the complexities and challenges of policing in a university environment and is deeply committed to a philosophy that promotes organizational strategies which support collaboration, partnership, and problem-solving to proactively address public safety issues in a campus setting.

Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with the selected candidate’s experience and credentials. The salary range is $180,000 to $198,000 per year based on qualifications and experience and is augmented by an outstanding benefits package. If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please visit our website at www.bobmurrayassoc.com to apply online. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Mr. Jon Lewis or Mr. Mike Ishii, Recruiters at (916) 784-9080. Filing Deadline: May 8, 2026