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POLICE MAJOR
Job Title: POLICE MAJOR
Job Code: 1380
FLSA: E
Job Level: 16
Revised Date: 01/01/2023
Job Family: JF 28
Occupational Summary
Responsible for managing several operational functions that provide police, security and security support functions for Duke University and Duke University Hospital, including but not limited to crime prevention, physical security, security technology, preventive patrols, emergency communications, threat assessment, routine/emergency response and supporting functions such as training, hiring and budgeting.
Work Performed
Manages performance to include establishing performance standards for division, benchmarking with other agencies, understanding and meeting university priorities and developing inspection and monitoring systems to check compliance.
Manages the training function ensuring compliance with university and governmental requirements, identifying department wide training needs and requirements, developing training programs and measures to check effectiveness of training and overseeing operation of field training program.
Develops long term plans and goals by using management techniques such as environmental scanning, strategic planning, etc. to determine short term and long term goals and conducts research, analysis, statistical analysis of data.
Develops operational and emergency plans as well as policy compliant with accrediting agencies.
Manages personnel to include establish mentoring program for all officers for professional development, mentor middle level management, manage career development program and oversee internal affairs function.
Manage departmental and university practices by planning and commanding large scale incidents (mass gatherings, sporting events, VIPs, demonstrations, etc.) as appropriate, activate and operate University crisis plans as required and supporting and managing accreditation.
Establishes and maintains partnerships through streamlining efforts between departmental functions, partnering with critical university functions to ensure efficient and effective operations, (Housing, Student Conduct, Facilities Management, Duke Hospital, Womens Center, etc.) and maintaining open communications with internal and external stakeholders.
Demonstrates understanding of current issues in law enforcement, campus policing, violence risk assessment, hospital and campus/physical security.
Inspires and leads members of the department through support of an environment of integrity, progressiveness and respect.
Manages critical administrative operations, such as budgeting, personnel, etc.
Performs other duties incidental to the work described herein.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individuals assigned to this classification, This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities and duties of personnel so classified.
Required Qualifications at this Level
Education/Training
Work requires communications and analytical skills generally acquired through completion of a bachelors degree program.
Requires North Carolina Campus Police Certification or ability to obtain in one year and a valid North Carolina Drivers License.
Preferred Education and Training:
North Carolina Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate or equivalent
Currently certified as a North Carolina Law Enforcement Officer
Masters Level Degree
Completion of advance law enforcement management program, such as the FBI, National Academy, Senior Management Institute of Police, etc.
Experience
Work requires a knowledge of law enforcement methods, techniques and procedures normally acquired through four years of law enforcement experience to include at least one year of supervisory experience.
Skills
This position will be expected to:
Demonstrate commitment to community/organization safety and issues
Achieve desired results through systematic problem solving techniques
Assess accurately his or her skills and goals
Establish and maintain productive and collaborative interpersonal relationships
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Essential Physical Job Functions
Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
