critical infrastructure and requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the University infrastructure. This position requires personnel be routinely reviewed to determine whether or not criminal history or continuous connections for the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the employee from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.
1. Provides leadership and staff development for all functional
areas of UHPD, including direct supervision of Lieutenants and
Managers, as well as functional supervision for all Police
Department staff members through the chain of command.
2. Assists the Chief in developing and administering
departmental operating budgets.
3. Ensures compliance with all federal, state and local laws,
and UH System and University policies and procedures.
4. Oversees and evaluates the performance of division
personnel.
5. Develop, implement and maintain programs for police personnel
training, career development and continuing education.
6. Investigates complaints against UHPD personnel, issue
findings and take corrective actions in accordance with policies
and procedures.
7. Assists with providing leadership for officer recruitment and
selection procedures, hiring and termination decisions in
accordance with University policies and procedures.
8. May serve as liaison to university departments, other law
enforcement agencies, and serves on various standing and ad-hoc
committees.
9. Plan and direct operations to ensure most efficient use of
staff, facilities, equipment and financial resources.
10. Keep informed of latest innovations in police work,
especially those in higher education, and implement the most
appropriate innovations at the university.
11. Performs other job-related duties as needed.
MQ: Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and
practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional
discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional
discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained
through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college
or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training
program that is directly related to the type of work being
performed.
Requires a minimum of seven (7) years of directly job-related
experience.
All positions at the University of Houston-System are security
sensitive and will require a criminal history check.
The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal
Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.
