Location Our West Campus is located at 2400 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31707. Our East Campus is located at 504 College Drive, Albany, GA 31705. The Human Resources office for both campuses is located on the West Campus in Building K, Suite 209.
Job Summary The Chief of Police is the university's senior public safety officer and a member of the Division of Finance and Administration leadership team. Reporting to the Vice President for Finance and Administration and Chief Business Officer, the Chief plans, directs, and evaluates all police, security, and public safety technology operations.
The Chief leads sworn officers, security personnel, and communications staff; oversees patrol, investigations, and crime prevention; and serves as a principal partner to city, county, state, and federal agencies. The Chief is expected to set a clear strategic direction, deploy data and technology responsibly, and hold the department to high standards of transparency, accountability, and service. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Sponsorship is not available for this position. Responsibilities Strategic leadership- Develop and execute a multi-year strategic plan for the department aligned with university priorities.
- Formulate, publish, and regularly update departmental policies, general orders, and procedures with stakeholder input.
- Advise the CBO and senior leadership on public safety risks, trends, and investments.
Police operations- Direct patrol, criminal investigations, parking and traffic enforcement, and special-event security across all campuses.
- Oversee officer scheduling and deployment to maintain coverage 24 hours a day.
- Review cases, coordinate with the District Attorney's Office, and oversee officer court appearances.
- Oversee Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) operations and compliance.
Public safety technology- Oversee video surveillance, electronic access control, and emergency alert and notification systems.
- Build data and analytics capability to identify trends and target prevention.
- Evaluate and implement emerging tools, including online reporting and AI-assisted threat detection, under clear governance for privacy and appropriate use.
Compliance and accountability- Ensure compliance with the Clery Act, including the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, crime log, and timely warnings.
- Partner with Title IX, Legal Affairs, and Human Resources on investigations and reporting obligations.
- Lead pursuit or maintenance of state or national law enforcement accreditation.
- Establish performance metrics and report publicly on safety outcomes and community feedback.
Community engagement and partnerships- Lead community policing programs and a campus safety advisory council.
- Deliver safety education for students, residence life staff, summer programs, and employees.
- Collaborate with counseling, student affairs, and the behavioral threat assessment team on crisis response and wellbeing.
- Maintain partnerships with city, county, state, and federal agencies and peer campus departments.
People and resources- Recruit, develop, supervise, and evaluate department personnel.
- Build training, wellness, and career-pathway programs for officers and staff.
- Develop and manage the department budget, equipment, and fleet.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory responsibilitiesThe Chief has full supervisory authority over the Albany State University Police Department, including sworn officers, command staff, security officers, communications and dispatch staff, and administrative personnel
Work Environment / Additional Physical Requirements- The role combines office and field work. The Chief must be available to respond to emergencies outside normal business hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Regular use of a computer, telephone, and other standard office equipment is required.
- Work may involve extended periods of sitting, standing, and computer use.
- The work environment may include frequent interaction with employees, students, visitors, and/or the public.
- The position may require movement between offices, buildings, or other campus locations.
- Noise levels are generally typical of an office or campus environment and may vary depending on the work location.
- Occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions may occur when traveling between campus locations or performing job-related duties.
- The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in criminal justice, public administration, law enforcement, political science, homeland security, business administration, or a related field.
- Ten years of progressively responsible law enforcement experience, including at least five years at the command level in a law-enforcement agency.
- Certification in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (POST). Prior to employment, candidates must meet the requirements for entry into the state-mandated police academy and be eligible to obtain POST certification within 12 months of employment.
- Valid driver's license.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the Clery Act, and contemporary policing practices.
- Successful completion of post-offer physical, drug screening, psychological evaluation, background investigation, credit review, and position-of-trust requirements.
Preferred Qualifications - Master's degree in criminal justice, public administration, homeland security, business administration or a related field.
- Command-level experience in a college or university police department.
- Graduate of an executive law enforcement program such as the FBI National Academy, Southern Police Institute, Northwestern School of Police Staff and Command, or comparable.
- Experience leading agency accreditation (e.g., CALEA, IACLEA, or Georgia state certification). Record of implementing public safety technology, data analytics, or real-time information systems. Experience with community policing, behavioral threat assessment, and crisis intervention models.
- Demonstrated success leading organizational change and building trust to serve all members of the campus community effectively.
- Budget, project management, and data-driven reporting experience in a shared-governance environment.
Proposed Salary Salary commensurate with education and experience.
Required Documents to Attach Cover letter.
Resume.
Transcripts.
A list of at least 3 professional references with their contact information.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities - Strategic and Innovative Thinking - Has modernized an agency's operations, technology, or service model with measurable results.
- Community Trust-building - Has built durable relationships with students, staff, and community groups, especially after difficult incidents.
- Integrity and Accountability - Holds self and officers to transparent standards; uses data and feedback to improve.
- Crisis Leadership - Has led response and recovery in critical incidents with sound, calm judgment.
- Collaboration - Works effectively across academic, administrative, and external partners.
- Talent Development - Has recruited, coached, and retained high-performing officers and leaders.
- Fiscal Stewardship - Has managed budgets and made defensible resource trade-offs.
- Communication - Communicates clearly with executives, the public, and the media, in writing and in person.
Contact Information For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (229) 500-2026, or by email at hrasu@asurams.edu. For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251-2644, or by email at support@usg.edu.
