"Director Of Inspectional Services"

Job Description

The Brown University Department of Public Safety is a dually accredited (CALEA and RIPAC) department that provides the overall safety and security of the campus community. Situated physically within the Department of Public Safety, BUDPS immediately needs an outstanding individual to serve as the Director of Inspectional Services to provide oversight and strategic leadership over the Inspectional Services Bureau. The purpose of this position is to receive and respond to citizen complaints concerning police misconduct, rule violation, and/or other special confidential investigation requests; examine personnel and case records to ensure that police personnel conform to prescribed standards of conduct; conduct in-depth cases analyses and oversee the department's recruitment/selection processes. In addition, the incumbent will represent the BUDPS on the university-wide Threat Assessment Teams.

The position supports the execution of the BU DPS strategic plan and mission at all levels across the Brown University Department of Public Safety enterprise by evaluating the quality of the department's operations, ensuring goals and objectives are being pursued, identifying the need for additional resources and efficiency, and ensuring that control is maintained throughout the department. In addition, the individual is expected to engage the community at all levels through active coordination with the rest of the units across the Brown University Department of Public Safety Enterprise.

The Director oversees the internal affairs, citizen commendation and complaint process, and is responsible for all inspections within the department including the evaluation of facilities, vehicles, equipment, records, personnel, investigative procedures, crime reporting practices, training outcomes, patrol operations, and overall effectiveness and efficiency of Brown University Department of Public Safety. Based on these audits and inspections, the director will provide data-driven written reports and recommendations. The position reports to the Deputy Chief of Police/Executive Officer, with a dotted line to the Vice-President for Public Safety and Emergency Management.

Major Responsibility: Manage and provide direct oversight of the Inspectional Services Bureau (75%)

• Oversee strategic development and operation of BU DPS Inspectional Services Processes...

Major Responsibility: Strategic Planning and Operational Optimization (25%)

• Plan and establish goals and objectives...

Job Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in Criminal Justice, Police Science, Public Administration, Management, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of seven (7) years broad experience in law enforcement or related field...

Preferred:

• Master's Degree
• Progressively responsible law enforcement work...

Job Competencies

• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills...

Budget and Supervisory Responsibilities

• Oversee a budget of approximately $50,000.
• Supervise a police sergeant, 1-2 non-sworn personnel, and 1-2 student employees.

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Recruiting Start Date: 2025-09-24

Job Posting Title: Director of Inspectional Services

Department: Public Safety and Emergency Management

Grade: Grade 11

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 37.5

Position Work Location: Onsite