Wellesley College invites your interest in the position of
Director of Public Safety / Chief of Police
An icon in women’s higher education since 1870, Wellesley College is excited to announce an opening for Director of Public Safety/Chief of Police.
Located just 12 miles west of Boston, the Town of Wellesley is steeped in New England charm. Boasting tree-lined streets, boutique shopping, and gourmet eateries, it is a haven for those seeking a serene yet vibrant lifestyle. The town’s commitment to education is exemplified by Wellesley College and a top-tier public school system.
The Wellesley College Campus Police and Public Safety Department comprises 16 officers, dispatchers, and professional staff. Reporting to the Vice President and Dean of Students, the Director of Public Safety/Chief of Police is responsible for leading and managing the department, including fiscal management, policy development, recruitment, training, disciplinary matters, and campus-wide strategic initiatives. Within the department, the Director must emphasize a positive team culture, transparency, accountability, and service to the community.
The Director will spearhead a reimagined, humanistic approach to public safety, emphasizing safety awareness and education, campus protection, emergency preparedness, and a multidisciplinary response to non-criminal situations. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing a collaborative approach with other stakeholders to develop, administer, and evaluate safety, security, and emergency functions, programs, policies, and protocols.
Minimum Qualifications
The selected candidate will have:
- Demonstrated experience developing and implementing a holistic approach to community safety.
- Progressively increasing leadership responsibilities in public safety.
- A leadership style rooted in service, with a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
- Demonstrated Incident Command System (ICS) experience, including leading the response to safety emergencies and crises.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to listen and build respectful, collaborative relationships with students, staff, faculty, and the community.
- Proven proficiency in prioritizing tasks to address critical organizational needs and executing effective time management strategies.
- Experience creating outreach materials and educational programs to increase safety awareness and crime prevention.
- Proven experience hiring diverse officers who reflect their communities.
- Demonstrated commitment to staff development and training.
- A strong commitment to fairness, collaboration, and negotiation within a union environment.
- A commitment to officer wellness.
- Demonstrated experience reviewing, recommending, enforcing, and reporting on policies in compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
- Demonstrated experience developing and implementing evidence-based strategies that have improved public safety in multicultural communities.
- Deep knowledge of security operations, applicable federal/state laws (including the Clery Act and Title IX).
- A passion for fostering and expanding critical community relationships.
- An unwavering commitment to transparency and accountability.
- A documented history of positive engagement with the communities they have served.
At a minimum, applicants must have an undergraduate degree with ten years of progressive public safety experience, including five years in a managerial role or the equivalent combination of training and experience. Previous experience leading a unionized environment is required.
Applicants must meet — or be eligible to meet within six months of date of hire — and maintain all requirements for certification under Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 22C, Section 63 as a Special State Police Officer; and must be POST Certified in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or eligible to become POST Certified within six months of date of hire.
Out-of-state candidates will be expected to promptly obtain a permanent exemption from the Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) from the entry-level requirements for full-time police officers.
Benefits
Wellesley College offers a wide variety of benefit programs and resources to its employees, including:
- A competitive salary based upon commensurate experience.
- Generous paid time off.
- For eligible employees, following one year of employment, Wellesley College will contribute up to 10.5 percent of your salary towards your 403B plan.
- Resources to navigate student loan forgiveness.
- Free use of the athletic/fitness facilities, including onsite fitness classes.
- Free onsite parking in an enclosed parking garage.
The Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) is assisting the college in the selection process. For questions about this position, contact Antoinette Tull or Rebecca Neuberger at Rcneuburger@gmail.com or (202) 997-6287.
Qualified and interested candidates may apply by October 25, 2024, with a cover letter, resume, and five references in confidence to:
WellesleyPC@policeforum.org
Wellesley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of the college community.
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