Item 9.F–March 19, 2010
ADMINISTRATIVE FACULTY POSITION DESCRIPTION QUESTIONNAIRE
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Incumbent(s) Name (if applicable): Garcia, Adam
Position #(s): 10844
Current Title: Director, University Police Services
Current Range: 5
(JCC:77036;1B;CA3077;CC371;E)
Department: University Police Services
College/Division: Vice President,
Administration & Finance
Account #: 1101-104-1901
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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I/we have reviewed the statements in this form and they accurately reflect the job assignments.
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Immediate Supervisor’s Signature
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Director/Chair/Dean
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Approved for Salary Placement Committee review.
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Pres / Vice Pres / Vice Prov Signature Ron Zurek
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Vice President, Administration & Finance
Action Approved by the President (Completed by Faculty HR):
Position #: 10844
EEO Code: 1B
CUPA Code:CA3077
Exempt: Yes or No Census Code: 371
Job Class Code: 77036
Range: 5
Effective Date:
Approved Title:
DIRECTOR, UNIVERSITY POLICE SERVICES
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Employee Signature
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(Employee signs and sends to HR for personnel file after PDQ has been “final” stamped for approval)
Rev: 12/1/2008
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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.)
The Director, University Police Services, acts as the primary law enforcement official for the University
of Nevada, Reno (UNR), ensuring that UNR, University Police Services, and associated entities are
provided with adequate protective services to ensure a safe and secure environment.
This position is responsible for all facets and functions of the University Police, including but not
limited to, development for planning and budget, formulating policy, allocation of resources,
supervision of staff, law enforcement discretion, as well as liaison with other law enforcement
agencies, media, students, faculty and staff.
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).
50% - Administration
 Administers all law enforcement, traffic and other safety and security-related matter designed
to reduce liability to the university and its administrative officers, protect UNR and system
property, and provide a safe and secure environment of the university population
15% - Management of Human Resources, Fiscal, and Resource Allocation
 Plan operational activities of all department personnel, special operations, major events,
disaster planning
 Conduct financial planning and analysis including budgeting, financial projections and
statistical analysis
 Schedule department members
 Supervise and evaluate management and supervisory personnel
 Allocate resources for department
15% - Public and interpersonal relations
 Maintain public and interpersonal relations with UNR officials, civic officials, news media
representatives, and government administrative officers up to and including the national level
 Coordinate activities with other jurisdictions
10% - Organizational Activities
 Act as Operational Commander for large-scale activities
10% - Policy/Program Development
 Initiate and update Department procedures, standards and performances levels
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.
Level of Freedom:
The incumbent is expected to provide leadership in the performance of the responsibilities of the
position in order to insure the success and credibility of the department’s work and the reputation of
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UNR and the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE). There is a high level of visibility in internal
and external relations between law enforcement personnel and the university community which
impact UNR’s reputation. The position establishes the appropriate level of protective services to
ensure a safe and secure environment and regulates the degree of protective services available to the
university and it population.
Impact:
Decisions, judgments, and results of work performed by this position impact the degree of liability
facing UNR and State administrative officers. Poor decisions can negatively affect the public’s
perception of the university and its reputation.
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:
 Technical fluency at the specialist/expert level in law enforcement and its application, including
the need to keep current with technical and professional changes in the field
 Current law enforcement laws, statutes, ordinances, regulations and court decisions
 All aspects of the higher education environment including a thorough knowledge and
understanding of higher education organizational structures, institutional policies, state and
federal laws, regulations, policies, operations, and procedures and ethical practices
 Budget development and fiscal management to include accounting and/or finance practices
and procedures
 State and federal laws and regulations concerning human resources management and
administration
Skills:
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Interpersonal and human relations skills
Negotiation and arbitration
Ethical decision making
Human resources management and supervisory skills, including an ability to mentor staff and
to achieve both timely completion of goals and community satisfaction
Excellent oral and written communication
Effective problem solving, decision-making, and analytical skills and encouraging collaboration
and coordination with other staff
Ability to:
 Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
 Work with diverse and sometimes difficult situations and individuals and be able to effectively
diffuse volatile situations with the public
 Develop credibility and sustain effective relationships with faculty, staff, colleagues, community
members, private- and public-sector constituents, parents, and students in an increasingly
diverse environment
 Formulate partnerships between the local community and the university that result in
collaborative efforts
 Understand and interpret formalized policies, guidelines, rules, and regulations
 Recognize stress indicators in subordinates
 Control independent actions of subordinates in positions of extreme authority and power
 Recognize and channel work-related factors common to law enforcement, the application of
force, the abuse of authority as well as judgmental deficiencies
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Exercise sound judgment to make objective, fair and consistent decisions
Maintain professional business and work ethics and standards
Work independently under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for initiative and
independent judgment
Manage resources effectively and efficiently
Research issues, provide solutions, and make appropriate decisions and bring concerns to
management
Work flexible hours with frequent weekend and evening work
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 administrative officers,
students, faculty and staff
Reason for Contact
To discuss complaints against the department or university, may
include but are not limited to, application of negotiation skills,
public speaking, technical discussions, arbitration and problem
resolution. To manage conflict, provide professional recognition,
problem resolution, negotiations favorable to the university,
positive press references and service information resource
available the university employees, students, and constituents and
the general public.
External
Civic leaders
Reason for Contact
To effectively communicate departmental needs, mission and
philosophy.
To establish liaison and maintain cooperative relationships
beneficial to the university and department.
To develop and maintain effective informational relations in
publically sensitive situations
To establish appropriate cooperative relationships, plan major
event and special event operational plans, coordinate common
needs.
To discuss situations concerning the department, manage conflict,
resolve problems, communicate goals and maintain effective
community relations.
Local, state and federal
government officials
Representatives of the news
media
Peer law enforcement
administrators
Citizens
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.
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Minimum educational level, including appropriate field, if any.
Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution
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 six years or a Master’s Degree and three years of experience in
law enforcement line operations and related administrative and supervisory positions
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including but not limited to specialized training in such fields as special event
coordination and planning, disaster planning, risk management, and human resource
management and development
Preferred Licenses or Certifications: On-going training and professional development
c.
Indicate any license or certificate required for this position.
A valid Nevada State Driver’s License and Nevada (or comparable) P.O.S.T.
Certification
Incumbent will be required to pass standard State Police Officer physical agility and
law-enforcement psychological examinations