TITLE: Chief of Police
LOCATION: North Central Office
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Provide cover letter, resume, and three references attached to application. Applications may be reviewed prior to deadline.
The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) is a nationally recognized urban school district that serves approximately 22,000 students and 60+ different languages are spoken in the homes of our students. KCKPS is home to Sumner Academy, the #6 highest rated High School in the Nation and #1 High School in Kansas according to the US News rankings.
With Head Start/preschools, 28 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 5 college and career academies/high schools, we are the fifth largest district in the state of Kansas and our student population is approximately 56% Hispanic, 24% African American, 9% White, and 6% Asian. To serve our students, the district employs approximately 4,000 employees including more than 1,800 teachers.
JOB GOAL: The Chief of Police is responsible for the overall safety and security of all school district students, personnel and property; in addition he/she is responsible for the enforcement of laws, state statues, pursuant to K.S.A. 74-5616, K.S.A. 74-5605, K.S.A. 72-8222 and in compliance with the Board of Education code of conduct, policies, rules and regulations.
Essential Functions
- Establishing and maintaining a school safety program for the protection of students, patrons, personnel and property while staying compliant with KSDE Safe and School Standards.
- Promote positive relations between students and law enforcement.
- Directing the operation of the KCKPS Police Department.
- Arrange and coordinate an Oral Interview Board for school district KCKPS Police officer candidates.
- Ensure the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and standards for the department.
- Participate in strategic planning covering the use of resources, coordinating activities, and ensuring high quality police services to the district and its patrons.
- Developing parking programs and enforce traffic laws and regulations on district property.
- Organizing and developing school safety programs commensurate with the goals and objectives of district crisis plan.
- Develop and submit for approval an annual department budget to the district's Chief Operating Officer.
- Prepare employee evaluations, analyze performance, provide performance feedback, mentor subordinates, develop and implement employee career enhancement programs.
- Enforces disciplinary action as deemed necessary of the KCKPS Police Department officers for infractions of department rules regulations, general orders, SOP's, Board of Education policies etc.
- Coordinates internal investigations of members the KCKPS Police Department for alleged wrong doings or unethical conduct.
- Identify departmental annual in-service training needs and schedule the appropriate training Assists the School District Legal Counsel, City Attorney, District Attorney and Juvenile District Attorney in the preparation of criminal cases.
- Serve as a member of the District Standard Response Protocol and Preparedness Emergency Response Team.
- Serve as one of the investigators of on campus incidents/criminal activities reported to the KCKPS Police Department.
- The Chief of KCKPS Police shall qualify and carry a departmental approved firearm and maintain a satisfactory level of proficiency as outlined in the KCKPS Police firearms policy per SOP/General Orders.
- Investigate crimes on school campus following Juvenile Justice Reform best practices.
Other Responsibilities
- Remain aware of threats/potential hostile threats, problems, dwellings and criminal activity in the surrounding school communities
- Communicate with local law enforcement agencies, fire and traffic/street departments regarding matters of concern to the school district and its patrons
- Serve on district committees when directed by the Superintendent or her designated representative
- Educate district administration, faculty, staff and the school community on building safety and evacuation plans in the event of a disaster
- Attend civic and government functions when applicable as directed by the Superintendent of schools or her designated representative
- Prepare the Deputy Chief to manage the KCKPS Police Department in the absence of the Chief
- Develops and / or revise informational manuals as needed (KCKPS Police General Orders, Department SOP's, Memo's, etc.)
- Prepare, brief and present an Annual Crime Statistics Report as directed by the Superintendent of schools or her designated representative
- Prepare and disseminate emergency information via school media sources when appropriate
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Management & Leadership, or public-safety related field.
- Possess a valid Kansas Driver's License
- Must submit to a pre-employment background check, with no felony or major misdemeanor convictions, and a drug screen.
- Minimum of fifteen (15) years in law enforcement or public safety. Minimum of ten (10) years of increasing responsibility, broad-based experience as a supervisor.
- Proven management and command-level responsibility with experience making complex administrative and operational decisions.
- Must be a graduate of the FBI National Academy (FBINA) or equivalent executive leadership training such as Senior Management Institute for Police (SMIP) or Southern Police Institute (SPI) or willing to pursue such certification.
- Preferred experience in school-based policing and traditional municipal or local law enforcement.
- Must have attended the National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO) basic or supervisory school or become certified within twelve (12) months of hire.
- Certified CIT Officer (Crisis Intervention Training).
- Must have a record of proven ability to successfully lead collaboratively within a culturally diverse setting.
- Must be an exceptional communicator with the ability to thoughtfully represent the interests of the School District and the Department, with a high level of community engagement.
COMMUNICATION / ORGANIZATION: Maintains communication with internal and external stakeholders such as Board of Education, Educational Agencies, Federal/State/Local agencies, teachers, other school personnel, parents/guardians, businesses, and community to enhance cooperative action which will meet the educational needs of students. Compiles data for statistical purposes. Maintains confidentiality regarding district records. Ability to speak clear and concisely in written or oral communication. Includes giving instructions, assignments, or directions to subordinates or assistants as needed to carry out duties.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or composite characteristics of data, people, or things.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Functions of the job include: pertinent laws, codes, policies, and/or regulations; personnel processes; curriculum adoption process; program planning and development; and learning styles and curriculum models. Ability is required to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; often gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of widely varied types and/or purposes. Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate to significant.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, stand and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and is a standard acceptable level for this environment.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 261 days
SALARY: Based on KCKPS Administrator Salary Schedule
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
REPORT TO: Superintendent
EVALUATION: Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with Board of Education policy
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The individual currently holding this position performs additional duties and additional duties may be assigned.
Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KCKPS is an equal opportunity employer and shall not discriminate in its employment practices and policies with respect to hiring, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of an individual's race, color, religion, sex/gender (to include orientation, identity, or expression), age, disability, national origin, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by law.
For More Information Regarding Title IX Please Contact
District Compliance Coordinator
2010 N. 59th Street
Kansas City, KS 66104
913-279-2262
Title IX@kckps.org
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