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.

The inspectional process compares the department’s formal expectations with actual performance. The Director must be highly effective in working with individuals and teams; have the ability to focus on results while appreciating process, and be skilled at data-driven decision-making and implementation within the responsible area.

This position is the primary contact and has delegated authority for all of the inspectional services functions for the BU Department of Public Safety, and such functions as the department's lead in all inspectional services to ensure compliance with state, federal, university and accreditation requirements. This position will collaborate with a myriad of community members and public safety partners to advance the vision of the Brown University Department of Public Safety, in supporting the mission of the broader University community.

Collaborating with campus partners as well as external stakeholders, the ability to envision and communicate strategy, towards short & long-term objectives is critical to this position. Furthermore, a capability to effectively manage execution of these strategic initiatives shall be vital for continued success of the unit and bureau, and thereby, the entire organization.

The Director will eventually oversee a police sergeant, 1-2 non-sworn personnel, and 1-2 student employees.

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

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Major Responsibility: Strategic Planning and Operational Optimization – 25%

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All positions require demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and other Brown and community stakeholders with diverse perspectives and demonstrated ability to contribute to an inclusive environment.

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