Deadline
Mar 08, 2027
Closing in 140 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
None
Reference
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Posted
Sep 09, 2026
About the role
Executive Director of Campus Police and Public Safety - Texarkana College
Executive Director of Campus Police and Public Safety
Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, behavioral science, public
administration, or a related field from an accredited college or
university required.
Master's degree in a related field preferred.
Licenses and Certifications
Valid Texas Peace Officer license.
Advanced Peace Officer certification.
Valid Texas driver's license and insurable driving record.
Completion of any training required by law for the chief administrator of
an institution-of-higher-education police department within the prescribed
period after appointment.
Experience
Five years of law enforcement experience, including at least three years
of supervisory experience in a command-level law enforcement position.
Experience with community-based policing in an institution of higher
education preferred.
Special Knowledge and Skills
Modern police methods and procedures related to patrol, administration,
traffic control, criminal investigation, interviewing, interrogation, and
evidence-informed law enforcement practices.
Texas Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, Family Code, Education Code,
Transportation Code, and other laws, regulations, court decisions, and
standards applicable to campus law enforcement.
Principles and practices of organizational leadership, personnel
management, supervision, training, employee development, and performance
evaluation.
Emergency management, crisis response, crime prevention, threat awareness,
event security, and continuity-of-operations planning.
Budget development, fiscal administration, purchasing, recordkeeping,
report preparation, and departmental accountability.
Public speaking, media and community relations, conflict resolution, and
development of collaborative relationships with internal and external
partners.
Police technologies and equipment, including communications systems,
security technologies, firearms, vehicles, records systems, and standard
office technology.
Ability to analyze complex situations quickly and objectively; identify
alternatives; assess consequences; exercise sound judgment; and implement
lawful, ethical, and effective decisions.
Ability to plan, direct, supervise, coordinate, and evaluate the work of
assigned personnel while maintaining professional standards and
accountability.
Ability to gather, organize, analyze, interpret, safeguard, and
communicate sensitive operational information and data.
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Provides leadership, direction, and vision for police, security, and
campus safety operations and aligns departmental priorities with the
College's mission and strategic goals.
Directs the safety and security of students, employees, visitors,
facilities, grounds, property, and assets under the control of the
College.
Develops, implements, maintains, and periodically evaluates a Campus
Safety and Security Master Plan, departmental goals, general orders,
standard operating procedures, and annual improvement plans.
Establishes and enforces departmental rules, regulations, professional
standards, and operational protocols consistent with applicable law and
College policy.
Plans and implements effective safety procedures; monitors daily police
operations; and promotes accountability, effectiveness, professional
development, and continuous improvement.
Selects, assigns, trains, supervises, develops, and evaluates sworn and
non-sworn personnel in coordination with Human Resources and College
procedures.
Maintains an effective chain of command and ensures appropriate staffing
and continuous coverage of campus properties and police functions.
Directs and reviews investigations of crimes, misdemeanors, policy
violations, safety hazards, and motor vehicle accidents; ensures
appropriate follow-up and referral.
Reviews police reports, logs, investigative files, case reports, records,
and related documentation for completeness, accuracy, legal sufficiency,
and appropriate disposition.
Develops and updates emergency management and crisis response plans;
coordinates drills, training, notifications, and response activities with
College leadership and outside agencies.
Develops crime prevention, community engagement, and public-safety
education initiatives and disseminates timely information regarding
prevention, preparedness, and safety needs.
Prepares and executes security and public-safety plans for large-scale,
high-profile, and multiple-day events.
Responds to emergency calls and critical incidents as needed; serves as an
information resource; establishes incident command or coordinates with the
appropriate authority; and approves police activities within delegated
authority.
Administers the departmental budget, monitors expenditures, recommends
resources and equipment, and maintains appropriate fiscal controls.
Prepares or oversees reports required for compliance with federal, state,
local, regulatory, accreditation, and College requirements.
Monitors current security technologies, law enforcement trends, legal
developments, and best practices and recommends improvements to
facilities, signage, traffic control, equipment, staffing, policy, and
operations.
Builds and maintains cooperative working relationships with students,
employees, community members, prosecutors, courts, emergency responders,
and local, state, and federal law enforcement partners.
Prepares and delivers presentations, training, and briefings related to
campus law enforcement, emergency preparedness, crime prevention, and
public safety.
Coordinates or participates in College crisis-management and emergency-
planning teams and carries out responsibilities assigned under College
emergency operations plans.
Performs other duties as assigned and maintains availability appropriate
to the responsibilities of the College's chief law enforcement officer.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Provides executive leadership and operational management for the Texarkana College Police Department and campus public safety functions. Preserves the safety and security of students, employees, visitors, facilities, property, and assets through strategic, proactive, community-centered policing; effective emergency preparedness; and compliance with applicable College policies and federal, state, and local laws and standards. Serves as the chief executive of the Police Department and supervises assigned sworn and non-sworn personnel.
Qualifications: EducationDirectly and indirectly supervises assigned full-time and part-time sworn officers, telecommunicators, security personnel, and other departmental employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with applicable law and College policies and procedures.
Salary:Commensurate within the Texarkana College pay scale for position.
General Statement:
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, abilities, or working conditions that may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of the position, consistent with applicable law.
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