University Police: Chief of Police

POSITION: A full-time sworn law enforcement position is currently available in University Police. The working title for this assignment is chief of police with an official title of chief of police. This is an executive (limited) appointment serving at the discretion of the vice chancellor of finance and administration and chancellor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution

• Certification or ability to be certified by Wisconsin Department of Justice, Training and Standards Bureau as a Police Officer in the State of Wisconsin

• Three or more years of experience supervising police personnel

• Seven or more years of experience working in a university police agency, or a police agency within a community closely connected with a college/university

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Business Administration, Higher Education Administration or related fields

• Evidence of working collaboratively in a college or university setting

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with local and regional policing agencies

• Experience coordinating emergency management, critical incident response and/or crisis intervention situations

• Completion of a law enforcement leadership academy, institute or command school

DUTIES:

Reporting to the vice chancellor of finance and administration, the chief of police is responsible for directing the day-to-day operations and the management of the University Police Department. The chief serves in a command role as the lead manager of the uniformed services of the university police force. This position is responsible for assigning, coordinating, and directing police resources; deploying and overseeing the allocation of police resources through the lieutenant, sergeants, patrol officers, and support staff ensuring patrol unit responses to calls for service are handled in a timely and professional manner; and overseeing and supporting all functions relating to training and emergency planning. Further, the chief ensures that all members of the department are effectively trained, prepared, and supported to perform their duties protecting the university community by employing the practices and philosophy of community policing and exceptional community service. The chief works to ensure the university environment is kept safe and that maximum attention is paid by patrol staff to community needs, and safety and security concerns. This position conducts ongoing assessments of the proficiency of patrol and operational procedures and resources; ensures the department keeps up with best practices and current trends in campus safety; oversees the active and ongoing implementation of community-oriented policing programs and initiatives; assumes a leadership role in event planning, Incident Command, crisis preparation, and response; and maintains effective and collaborative relationships with key members of campus, local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.

THE UNIT: The unit of University Police is committed to providing quality law enforcement and public safety services to students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The unit consists of a chief of police, a lieutenant, two sergeants, six full-time officers, a security lead, a police services associate and varying part-time officers. https://www.uwec.edu/police/

UNIVERSITY and EAU CLAIRE COMMUNITY: UW-Eau Claire, an institution of approximately 10,000 students and 1,200 faculty and staff, is consistently recognized as a top comprehensive university in the Midwest and is widely known as a leader in faculty-undergraduate research and study abroad. We strive for excellence in liberal education and select graduate and professional programs through commitment to teaching and learning and dedication to our core values of diversity, sustainability, leadership, and innovation.

The City of Eau Claire, situated at the confluence of the Chippewa and Eau Claire rivers, is at the center of a metropolitan area of approximately 100,000people located 90 miles east of Minneapolis/St. Paul. The area features beautiful parks and trails, strong public schools, a vibrant arts scene and local food culture, and abundant recreational opportunities.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications are submitted electronically. Please follow instructions found on the following UW-Eau Claire Web site: https://www.uwec.edu/job-postings/.  You must create an account and login before you can apply.  If you have not yet registered, click on the "Click here to Register" link to begin the registration process. If you are already a registered user, input your "User Name" and "Password" and select "Login."  Click the link to the University Police: Chief of Police position (Job ID #21573) and then click the "Apply Now" button to submit your application electronically.  Your application will not be considered complete until all required documents are attached and all required fields are completed.  Please be sure you have included the following in PDF format:

• Letter of application
• Resume
• Names and contact information for three references

Please direct requests for additional information to:

Jennifer Wilczek

Chief Human Resources Officer

wilczekj@uwec.edu 

715-836-2515

To ensure consideration, completed applications must be received by March 15, 2025. However, screening may continue until position is filled. The university reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate time in the process. Employment will require a background check. Employment will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding past conduct related to sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. §. 19.36(7).

The UW-Eau Claire Police Department is dedicated to maintaining a safe and secure environment for learning and working. Although crime at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is  limited, the   University Police want students, faculty and staff to be aware of crime on campus and the area surrounding the campus. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal law that requires colleges and universities to disclose annual information about campus crime.  Visit Campus Security and Fire Report  (https://www.uwec.edu/files/8/annual-security-report.pdf) .  Also visit our Campus Security Authority policy (https://www.uwec.edu/files/787/CleryCompliancePolicy.pdf).

UW-Eau Claire is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disability employer.