Item 3.A-Jan. 16, 2009
ADMINISTRATIVE FACULTY POSITION DESCRIPTION QUESTIONNAIRE
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Incumbent(s) Name (if applicable): Edward Rinne; Todd Renwick; Position #(s):
Vacant
17521;16587;New
Current Title: Commander, University Police Services
Current Range: 4
(JCC:77868;3D;CM3576;CC361;E)
Department: University Police Services
College/Division: VP, Administration
and Finance
Account #:
Action Proposed: (check all that apply)
( ) New position: Proposed Range:
Proposed Title:
( ) Title Change, Proposed Title:
( ) Proposed Reassignment from Range
to Range
(X) Revised PDQ only (no change in range or title)
( ) Line of Progression (show titles below)
Range:
JCC (HR assigned):
I certify that the statements in this description are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
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Employee’s Signature
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Date
I/we have reviewed the statements in this form and they accurately reflect the job assignments.
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Director/Chair/Dean Adam Garcia
Director, University Police Services
Date
Approved for Salary Placement Committee review.
Pres / Vice Pres / Vice Prov Signature Ron Zurek
Date
Vice President, Administration & Finance
Action Approved by the President (Completed by Faculty HR):
Position #: 17521, 16587, new
EEO Code: 3F
CUPA Code: CM3576
Exempt: Yes or No Census Code: 371
Job Class Code: 77868
Range: 4
Effective Date: 1/1/2009
Approved Title:
COMMANDER, UNIVERSITY POLICE SERVICES
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Employee Signature
Date
(Employee sign and send to HR for personnel file after PDQ approval for personnel file)
Rev: 12/1/2008
Position Description – Commander, University Police Services
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1. Summary Statement: State the major function(s) of the position and its role in the
university. Attach an organizational chart with positions, ranges, and names for the division
which reflects the position in it as well as those supervised in the department. (This section is
used for advertisement of the position.)
This position reports to the Director for Police Services and assists the Director in accomplishing the
long and short-term goals and the mission of the department. The position recognizes the unique and
sensitive needs of a university, which strikes a balance between law enforcement and service. This
position assists the Director in accomplishing these needs by utilizing modern police concepts and
practices, including, but not limited to, the community-oriented policing model.
2. List the major responsibilities, including percentage of time devoted to each. Provide
enough detail to enable a person outside the department to understand the job (percentage
first with heading and then bulleted information).
60% - Human Resources and Supervision
 Assist the Director in ensuring that the goals of the department are met
 Make recommendations to the Director about policies, procedures and staffing issues
 Plan, organize, schedule and assign work and provide instruction in special police
techniques
 Supervise and provide leadership in the recruitment, evaluation, training and scheduling of
regular and reserve University Police Officers to ensure compliance with established
policies and procedures
 Assist the Director in settling employee grievance and public relations issues.
 Supervise the Field Training Officer (FTO) training program
 Research and investigate complaints, public inquiries and issues raised by external entities
regarding the actions of subordinate officers
20% - Administrative/Managerial
 Assume command and supervision of the department in the absence of the Director.
 Represent the department and the university as required
 Act as liaison for the Director regarding department activities and operations
 Assist the Director with development of the department’s operating rules, policies,
procedures, and with budget development in the areas of equipment, personnel and
training
 Oversee the planning and organization of law enforcement activities surrounding special
events involving large crowds including maintaining special event records, occurrences
and attendance of each event; conduct background investigations on performers,
promoters and agents of the event
 Assume command of law enforcement activities at crime scenes, emergency situations
and special events
 Direct dormitory liaison activities based on the community oriented policing model and
provide crime prevention training
10% - Community Relations
 Participate as part of comprehensive law enforcement efforts in the local area by
interfacing with allied agencies
 Work cooperatively with local law enforcement agencies in accordance with inter-local
agreements as required and serve as a member of task forces, committees, boards and
other groups as assigned
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Maintain contact with other law enforcement agencies to ensure the department is current
on criminal justice matters and that information is shared as appropriate
Attend official ceremonies, special events, and other functions for the purpose of
representing the Director when requested and promote positive public relations
Maintain cooperative relationships with other state, local and federal agencies, and
government officials, the State Legislature, safety interest groups, the public and the media
5% - Reporting and Communication
 Maintain records related to field activities, special investigations, personnel, and prepare
periodic activity reports and statistics for the FBI in accordance with departmental policies
and procedures
 Maintain and monitor the use of the resources in the National Crime Information Center,
California Law Enforcement Telecommunication System, Shared Computer Operations for
Protection and Enforcement System, and dispatch equipment
 Appear in court as a witness in the prosecution of cases
5% - Perform other duties as required
3. Describe the level of freedom to take action and make decisions with or without
supervision and how the results of the work performed impact the department, division and/or
the university as a whole.
The position supervises assigned subordinate personnel without oversight and makes appropriate
decisions independent of input from the Director. Failure to effectively supervise personnel and
address issues as they arise, will impact the efficiency of the department and the reputation of the
university.
The ability to exhibit the appropriate leadership skills will determine the level of cooperation within and
outside of the department, the potential for continued and increased funding, and the quality of service
provided to the campus community.
Because law enforcement operations have a tendency to have a far-reaching impact, actions and
decisions made by this position will have an opportunity to either have an extremely positive or an
extremely negative impact on the department, division and university.
4. Describe the knowledge, skills (to include cognitive requirement and verbal and written
communication), and abilities (to include task complexity, problem solving, creativity and
innovation) essential to successful performance of this job (in bullet format).
Knowledge of:
 Federal, state, city, and county general law enforcement policies, procedures, rules, regulations
and ordinances
 Supervisory principles and practices
 Appropriate use and care of specialized equipment including but not limited to, modern protective
and communications devices
 Community policing and providing assistance to students, staff and the public
 First aid as needed to perform police activities or act as back-up to police officers involving
incidents that require first responder medical attention
 Investigative techniques and the rules of evidence as needed to supervise the investigation of
criminal and civil offenses
 Modern police practices, including community policing
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Skills to:
 Interact appropriately with the public, university officials, the media, subordinate employees and
other law enforcement and government representatives with tact and diplomacy
 Effectively communicate verbally and in writing
 Understand student attitudes and problems inherent in a campus environment
 Train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff
 Maintain records as needed to provide the department with information and tracking of police
activities
Ability to:
 Work collaboratively with staff at all levels
 Understand and be willing to work with a diverse community
 Assist subordinate employees to develop and maintain a positive attitude, a positive image and a
strong sense of ethical behavior
 Interact with subordinate members with competence and courtesy
 Identify employee training needs
 Participate in the development of departmental operating rules, policies and procedures as
needed
5. Describe the type of personal contacts encountered in performing the duties of the job.
Explain the nature and purpose of these contacts: i.e., to provide services, to resolve
problems, to negotiate.
Internal
University students, faculty, staff
Reason for Contact
to act as a liaison for the department, coordinate events,
dissemination of information and provide for positive public
relations
Subordinate employees – manage, supervise, coordinate and
disseminate information as required
Other contacts as requested by the Director
External
Community and Media
Reason for Contact
to disseminate information and to provide for positive public
relations
to provide positive inter-agency relations and dissemination of
information and liaison
as requested by the Director
Other law enforcement officers,
officials
Other contacts
6. Indicate the minimum qualifications which are necessary in filling this position should it
become vacant. Please keep in mind the duties/responsibilities of the position rather than the
qualifications of the incumbent.
a.
Minimum educational level, including appropriate field, if any.
Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution
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b.
Minimum type and amount of work experience, in addition to the above required
education necessary for a person entering this position.
Bachelor’s Degree and five years law enforcement or military experience, with two or
more years in an administrative or managerial capacity in law enforcement
Preferred Licenses or Certifications: None
c.
Indicate any license or certificate required for this position.
Must have, or have the ability to obtain within one year, basic Nevada P.O.S.T.
certification