Position Title: Detective Lieutenant of Campus Safety
FLSA: Exempt
Job Type: Full-Time
Staff Term: 12 Months
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Faculty Term:
Position Type: Staff
Department: Campus Safety
Job Summary/Basic Function: The Detective Lieutenant of Campus Safety reports to the Director/Chief of Campus Safety. The Detective Lieutenant is located on the Wheaton College Campus and is responsible for the day-to-day operations with the Chief of Police. The Detective Lieutenant will be familiar with the challenges facing higher education, demonstrate an understanding of community policing, and be capable of managing needs of multiple diverse stakeholders. Wheaton Campus Safety is dedicated to maintaining a safe and secure living, learning, and working environment for all members of the campus communities it serves.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
These statements describe the principal duties of the person assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties responsibilities. The employer maintains the right to add or change the job responsibilities at any time.
Serve as the Campus Safety Second in Command
Direct departmental initiatives that include campus safety services. Crime prevention, investigations, dispatch/communications, training and education, electronic security technologies, parking management, management, transportation, fire and life safety, and emergency management/civil response.
Support, sustain and advance the missions and visions of Wheaton College through use of best practices in campus law enforcement, fire and safety and emergency preparedness.
Enhance the protection of the campus community, visitors, and facilities in accordance with state and local laws, codes, and regulations, as well as the policies and procedures of Wheaton Campus Safety.
Foster a culture of collaborations diversity, equity and inclusion with mutual respect, innovation, and continuous improvement throughout the communities served.
Work closely with various departments of the college as needed with continuous support to Resident Life, Title IX, and the Counselling Center.
Responsible for the coordination of investigations as assigned by the Director of Campus Safety.
Serve as a CLERY Team Leader.
Participate in the selection, management, and development of staff while maintaining a healthy work environment consistent with values of the college.
Serve as institutional liaison to local, state and federal law enforcement agencies.
Responsible for investigating crimes which include domestics, stalking, sexual assaults (not referred to Norton PD), narcotics offenses, larcenies, malicious destruction offenses, breaking and entering’s, hate crimes, assault and battery offense, identity theft, cybercrime offenses, criminal harassment, writing all search warrant affidavits as needed, and the entry of these into NIBRS.
Manage all property and evidence.
Department liaison for the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office which includes the handling of department court cases in Bristol County Superior Court, the District Attorney Search Warrant team, which includes handling discovery, coordinating, and clerks’ hearings/show cause hearings.
Department Liaison for Bristol District Court which includes relationships with the presiding judge, clerk, and probation office.
Conducts and oversees all Internal Affairs investigations for the department and reports the findings of the investigation to the Chief of Police in writing.
Department liaison for training for all Special State Police Officers (SSPO) which includes, in-service training and recertification.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required: master’s degree preferred: ten (10) years of progressively responsible and related experience, preferably in higher education, including five (5) years of supervisory experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of policing in a campus environment: a clear understanding of the Clery Act and Title IX regulations and requirements relating to colleges: ability to model professional standards and behaviors: strong leadership, planning, and critical thinking skills: a commitment to mentoring, encouraging, and developing staff: strong oral and written communication skills: experience in disaster preparedness and emergency planning and management: demonstrated ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary responses to emergency or large scale events on or near campus: the ability to interact with others: and familiarity with Microsoft Office.
Applicant must have or be able to obtain POST Certification for a State Police Warrant (SSPO), a valid license to operate a motor vehicle and meet the driving requirements of Wheaton College.
Preferred Qualifications:
Applicants are preferred to be currently POST Certified
Compensation and Benefits: To attract and retain the most talented individuals, Wheaton College maintains a flexible and competitive staff compensation and benefits program.
When determining and establishing hiring rates or recruitment ranges for a position, the College considers a number of factors including the budget for the position, the range of the grade, the external market for the position or similar positions, level and scope of responsibilities, required education, skills and relevant experience as well as internal equity. All salary offers must have the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources.
The anticipated hiring or recruitment range for this position is $80,000-$85,000.
Physical Demands:
ADA Statement:
Individuals must possess these knowledges, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
Eeo Statement: Wheaton College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich an intellectually diverse learning environment, the Department and the College actively encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups. Wheaton’s core belief is that valuing diversity is pivotal to personal development, intellectual expansion, and societal equity. Our community is united by a shared dedication to equity and access that is essential to providing a transformative education in the Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Posting Date: 12/09/2024
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: No
Contact(s): Office of Human Resources
Contact Phone/Extension: 508-286-8206
Contact Email: careers@wheatoncollege.edu
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Special Instructions to Candidates: The federal government and the state of Massachusetts have made the decision to end the COVID-19 public health emergency. Effective June 1, 2023, the college will no longer require COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for members of our community. Rather, we strongly recommend that everyone stay up to date on their vaccinations, including boosters, as recommended by their health care provider. While we will no longer require COVID-19 vaccinations, we strongly encourage members of our campus community to adhere to public health recommendations for vaccination to protect against COVID-19, as well as influenza and other diseases.
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Supplemental Questions:
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Are you currently POST Certified?
Yes
No
* Have you ever been POST certified?
Yes
No
* Have you completed an academy approved by the Massachusetts Criminal Justice Training Council?
