Job Summary:
California State University, San Bernardino is currently seeking a Chief of Police and Director of Public Safety. Candidates must minimally possess extensive supervision level experience in leading and managing a law enforcement workforce; Cal State is seeking an individual who is well-rounded, with experience in administration, investigations, and patrol. All candidates must possess current management and advanced California POST certifications or eligibility to attain them within 12 months of hire. Candidates from other states should consider the extensive California POST requirements for certification of experienced peace officers. A typical candidate will possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university--with study in the areas of criminal justice administration, business administration, psychology, or a related field preferred--or an equivalent combination of education and management-level experience in an agency of similar size and complexity. A master's degree is desirable along with prior University law enforcement experience and knowledge of University regulations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide overall leadership and direction for all law enforcement operations on a 24/7, year-round basis, including patrol, investigations, crime suppression, and emergency response.
- Enforce federal, state, and California State University regulations while establishing policies, procedures, and work methods.
- Oversee departmental and state-mandated training programs for all sworn and civilian staff.
- Direct operations of a 24-hour communications and dispatch center handling 911 and emergency calls.
- Manage the department’s budget (approximately $3.8M), including General Fund, Foundation, Grant, and Parking Fund resources.
- Oversee all personnel decisions, including hiring, development, and performance management, as well as departmental purchasing.
- Promote a partnership policing philosophy through collaboration with campus leadership, academic units, and community stakeholders.
- Lead campus public safety awareness and crime prevention initiatives and ensure compliance with federal and state crime reporting mandates.
- Build and maintain relationships with media, community organizations, and local/state agencies; participate in campus and community committees.
- Direct the campus Emergency Management Program, coordinating preparedness and response efforts for incidents such as natural disasters, public safety threats, and hazardous events.
- Collaborate with internal departments and external agencies to develop emergency procedures and ensure effective response coordination.
- Serve as Director of the Emergency Operations Center during activations and oversee emergency staffing and deployment strategies.
- Coordinate fire prevention and response efforts with Facilities and local fire agencies; support delivery of emergency medical services in partnership with health and safety units.
- Work closely with Environmental Health & Safety on compliance, hazard mitigation, and safety education programs; support regulatory committees as required.
- Participate in campus CARE Team efforts, supporting crisis response and intervention for students, faculty, and staff.
- Represent the university and/or Division of Administration and Finance on committees, at conferences, and in external engagements.
- Serve as a first responder to medical, fire, and law enforcement incidents as needed, including outside normal working hours.
Minimum Qualifications: Required Education and Experience
- Must possess command level experience in leading and managing a law enforcement workforce; an individual who is well-rounded, with experience in administration, investigations, and patrol will excel in this position.
- Candidates must have a POST Management certificate or be able to obtain one within 12 months of hire.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university—with study in the areas of criminal justice administration, business administration, psychology, or a related field is required.
Required Qualifications
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (including being a good listener) to interact and communicate effectively with faculty, staff, students, and external constituencies, both verbally and in writing.
- Advanced time management and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects independently in a fast-paced organization with competing priorities and distractions.
- Strong critical thinking, analytical, research, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to build effective teams through goal setting, defining responsibilities, empowering team members, providing feedback, and adhering to deadlines.
- Strong negotiating skills to settle issues and maintain harmony in the team.
- Ability to use high-level discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality in handling problems of a sensitive nature and security of confidential records.
- Working knowledge of applicable state and federal employment and education laws and regulations.
- Working knowledge of and ability to operate standard office equipment and technology including, but not limited to, desktop computer, laptop, copier, fax machine, scanner, and printer.
- Demonstrated proficiency in ability to effectively use common computer and technology programs and related computer software packages (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, etc.) in the course of assigned duties.
Preferred Qualifications
- A master’s is desirable along with prior law enforcement experience in a university or educational setting.
Compensation and Benefits:
Anticipated Salary $6,891 - $16,479 per month
The salary offered will take into account internal equity and experience among other factors.
The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and vacation time, and 15 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program. A summary of benefit information can be found here.
Position Information:
Work status: Full-time/Exempt/At-will
Academic year schedule: Monday through Friday (8:00 am – 5:00 pm), some evenings/weekends.
Summer schedule: Monday through Thursday (7:00 am - 5:30 pm), some evenings/weekends.
This is a full-time management (MPP) position. MPP employees serve at the pleasure of the campus President. MPPs do not serve a probationary period and never receive permanent status.
This position is a "designated position" in the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. The scope of responsibilities for this position includes making or participating in decisions that may have a material financial benefit to the incumbent. Therefore, the individual holding this position is required to file an initial Conflict of Interest: Statement of Economic Interests ("Form 700") within thirty (30 days) from the date of hire and on an annual basis. In addition, the individual holding this position must complete the required conflict of interest training within thirty (30) days of their appointment and at least once during each consecutive period of two calendar years following the appointment, subject to the Fair Political Practices Commission regulations.
First considerations will be given to candidates who apply by Monday, April 20, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled; however, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications are received.
As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.
California State University, San Bernardino is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e. H1-B Visas).
Conditions of Employment
Background Check
Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
Drivers License Check
Possession of a valid Driver's License is required. Employees in this position will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice Program which confirms possession of a valid driver's license and reflects driving record.
Physical Exam
Employment is contingent upon candidate passing a pre-employment physical exam with the ability to lift in excess of 50 lbs.
Mandated Reporter
The person holding this position is considered a `mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
I-9
CSUSB hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. See Form I-9 Acceptable Documents at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents.
Statement of Commitment to Diversity
In our commitment to the furthering of knowledge and fulfilling our educational mission, California State University, San Bernardino seeks a campus climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the entire variety of human experience. We welcome people from all backgrounds, and we seek to include knowledge and values from many cultures in the curriculum and extra-curricular life of the campus community. We will create, promote, and maintain activities and programs that further our understanding of individual and group diversity. We will also develop and communicate policies and promote values that discourage intolerance and discrimination.
California State University, San Bernardino is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, and administer all personnel actions without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, caste, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. This position adheres to CSU policies against Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Violence, including Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking. This requires completion of Sexual Violence Prevention Training within 6 months of assuming employment and on a two-year basis thereafter. (Executive Order 1096) For more information about Diversity & Inclusion at CSUSB, please visit https://www.csusb.edu/human-resources/diversity-inclusion
Closing Statement:
Reasonable Accommodation
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact CSUSB Benefits at benefits@csusb.edu.
Smoking
CSUSB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus. See policy at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/6591951/latest/.
Clery Act
In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), the Cal State San Bernardino Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at: https://www.csusb.edu/clery-act