Chief of Campus Police

CHIEF OF CAMPUS POLICE

Number of Openings : 1

Institution : Cleveland State Community College

Department : Campus Police

Reports to : VP for Infrastructure Information & Operations

Campus Location : Cleveland Tennessee

Salary Range : $62034 - $77543

Position Status : Exempt / Full-Time

Moving Allowance : N / A

Cleveland State Community College is a comprehensive two-year post-secondary institution located in Cleveland Tennessee. Cleveland State is committed to providing open access and quality education to all students. A Tennessee Board of Regents institution Cleveland State is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). At Cleveland State our mission is to build strong minds careers and communities through exceptional teaching and learning workforce development and service. We wish to hire individuals with similar values who can help us accomplish those goals.

Special Instructions to Applicants :

To be considered for a position at Cleveland State you must complete an online application. Your skills abilities qualifications and years of experience will be evaluated solely based on the information provided in your application. Any work experience not included will not be considered for meeting the minimum requirements or determining compensation for the position.

Please note the following :

• Attaching a resume does not substitute for completion of the application form.
• Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% of full-time experience.

JOB SUMMARY

The Chief of Campus Police is responsible for the development implementation and administration of law enforcement security crime prevention safety and parking for both the main campus and campuses within the colleges five-county (5) service area.. This role involves establishing policies and procedures that ensure the safety and well-being of the college community including students faculty staff and visitors.

Additionally the Chief will work closely with various college departments and external agencies to promote safety awareness and provide educational programs. The Chief will also be responsible for developing long-term safety and security strategies that align with the Colleges mission and values.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICIATIONS

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Crime Prevention and Law Enforcement (40%)

Community Engagement and Support (25%)

Administrative and Compliance Tasks (25%)

Strategic Planning and Management (10%)

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (5%)

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

WORK ACTIVITIES & EQUIPMENT

Knowledge of the use of two-way radios computers printers cell phones and other necessary law enforcement equipment to effectively operate the Campus Safety and Security office.

JOB LOCATION

The Campus Police Department located on the main campus of Cleveland State Community College in Cleveland Tennessee is the primary addition to travel for trainings and conferences both state-wide and within the United States may be required. Additionally occasional travel to off-campus sites within the colleges five (5) county service area may be required.

Applicants may be subject to a background check and credit check.

Cleveland State offers a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to the following :

If you are interested click on the link to apply.

Applications can be assured full consideration if submitted by November 22 2025.

Human Resources Office

Telephone : ; FAX : Email :

Website :

The following link will direct you to a reporting section of the colleges website : How Do I Report

Required Experience :

Chief

Key Skills

Public Relations,Employee Evaluation,Management Experience,Law Enforcement,Tribal Law,Conflict Management,Emergency Management,Strategic Planning,Heavy Lifting,Budgeting,Public Speaking,Supervising Experience

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 62034 - 77543