Chief of Police

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications will be reviewed promptly. Applicants are encouraged to apply early.

This position has a competitive budgeted salary range of $290,000 to $320,000+ (negotiable) based on skills, knowledge, and experience.
Department Summary

The UCLA Police Department is a leader in providing 21st Century law enforcement services to our campus and surrounding community. The UCLAPD team is dedicated to providing a safe and secure environment to those who teach, learn, work, play, or visit UCLA. We do this through patrol, rapid response to calls for service, investigations, education and implementation of preventative strategies. Our work, grounded in a community policing philosophy, utilizes campus partnerships as the most effective approach to creating and maintaining a safe campus.
Position Summary

UCLA is conducting a national search for its next Chief of Police , offering a unique opportunity to lead public safety and policing at the nations #1 public university . Serving a dynamic and diverse campus community of 90,000 students, faculty, and staff , the Chief will provide strategic leadership in patrol operations, emergency response, investigations, and safety education initiatives.

Reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Campus and Community Safety , the Chief will play a critical role in maintaining a safe and inclusive environment while preparing UCLA to host the worlds athletes during the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games .

This is a career-defining opportunity to lead at one of the world's premier institutions. To learn more about the role and the UCLA Police Department click on the link below

Full Brochure: UCLA Chief of Police Brochure

Salary & Compensation

*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.
Qualifications

• At least 15 years of increasing law enforcement responsibility (Required)
• At least 5 years of management and administrative responsibility (Required)
• Achieved the rank of Captain or above (Required)
• Must be a sworn peace officer either with California POST certifications (management and advanced) or with equivalent certifications and the ability to obtain California POST certifications within one year of hire, and with significant experience and demonstrated achievements in managing a law enforcement workforce. (Required)
• Current working knowledge of police management methods and philosophies, law enforcement practices/procedures and legal issues, especially relating to the campus environment. (Required)
• Demonstrated ability to lead law enforcement professionals with regards to the principles of community oriented policing, encouraging community involvement and an enhanced working relationship between law enforcement and the community as a whole. (Required)
• Demonstrated skill in analysis and strategic planning to identify key issues in complex situations, evaluate options and initiate strategies for optimal resolutions. (Required)
• Demonstrated ability and skill in acquiring information, including the solicitation of input from others, useful to improving day-to-day operations, strategic planning and crisis management. (Required)
• Detailed knowledge of California statutory codes, case law, civil law and procedures, civil liability issues, labor law, and personnel administration relevant to a Police Department. (Required)
• Demonstrated skill in relating well to a varied University community in a variety of situations both formal and informal, while maintaining a professional demeanor sufficient to represent the interests of the UCLA Police Department. (Preferred)
• Working knowledge of policing at an institution of higher education with shared governance between campus constituents. (Preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership with effective written and oral communication skills sufficient to explain, persuade and direct. (Required)
• Demonstrated and extensive experience with the Incident Command System (ICS), including at the roles of Incident Commander or Operations Chief. This experience should have been gained during the planning, deployment, and response to major events such as sporting contests, public demonstrations, national disasters, or occurrences of a similar scale. (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• Bachelor's Degree (Required)
• Master's Degree or above (Preferred)
• Other Type of Degree Attendance at an advanced law enforcement executive leadership program, such as the FBI National Academy or the Senior Management Institute for Police (Preferred)
• Ability to drive legally in the state of California Immediate (Required)
• Possession of POST supervisory and management certificates, or the ability to attain them within one year of employment One year (Required)

Special Conditions for Employment

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.

Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.

Pre-Placement Physical: Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory physical examination.

Driving Record: The position is subject to the California DMV "Pull Notice System" and continued employment is contingent upon proof of a satisfactory driving record.

Conflict of Interest: The position is subject to the University Conflict of Interest Code required by the Political Reform Act of 1974. The candidate(s) selected will be required to complete financial statements for public record.

CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA . The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse".

Clery Act: The position is a designated CSA (Campus Security Authority) under Clery Act requirements.

Schedule

Varies
Union/Policy Covered

99-Policy Covered
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