Major

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Job Title: Major   Department: Mercer Police   College/Division: General University   Primary Job Posting Location: Atlanta, GA 30341

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Job Details: Mercer University is searching for a Major for the Atlanta campus.   Responsibilities : The Major serves as the senior law enforcement administrator for Mercer University's Atlanta Campus and is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and operational effectiveness of campus public safety and police services. The Major provides strategic direction and oversight for personnel, training, policy development, fleet and equipment management, emergency preparedness, community engagement, crime prevention initiatives, and interagency partnerships.

The Major ensures that police operations align with the University's mission while maintaining a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff, patients, visitors, and campus partners. This position serves as the primary liaison between Mercer University and local, state, and federal law enforcement, emergency management, and public safety agencies. The Major is expected to foster a culture of professionalism, accountability, service, and community-oriented policing while developing future leaders within the department.

Leadership and Operational Management: - Direct, supervise, and evaluate all police and public safety operations on the Atlanta Campus. - Develop operational goals, objectives, and performance standards consistent with departmental and University priorities. - Provide leadership, mentoring, and professional development opportunities for supervisory and line personnel. - Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, POST, and University policies and regulations. - Coordinate daily operations, special events, security initiatives, and emergency responses. - Serve as acting commander during critical incidents and major events.

Personnel Management, Recruitment, and Training: - Recruit, hire, onboard, supervise, and evaluate sworn and non-sworn personnel. - Develop and administer training programs to ensure personnel maintain proficiency and professional standards. - Identify leadership development opportunities and succession planning initiatives. - Conduct performance evaluations and assist with disciplinary processes when necessary. - Ensure departmental compliance with Georgia POST training requirements and accreditation standards, where applicable.

Policy Development and Professional Standards: - Develop, review, revise, and implement departmental policies, procedures, and directives. - Ensure policies reflect current laws, best practices, risk management principles, and University expectations. - Conduct audits and inspections to ensure compliance with departmental standards. - Lead initiatives related to professional standards, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Community Engagement and Campus Partnerships: - Promote community-oriented policing strategies that enhance relationships with students, faculty, staff, and visitors. - Serve as a visible and accessible leader within the campus community. - Participate in campus committees, orientations, safety presentations, and community outreach programs. - Collaborate with student affairs, academic departments, housing, and other stakeholders to address campus safety concerns.

Interagency Coordination and Emergency Management: - Serve as the primary liaison with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. - Coordinate mutual aid, investigations, intelligence sharing, and emergency response efforts. - Participate in emergency planning, continuity of operations, and crisis management initiatives. - Represent Mercer University during public safety meetings, task forces, and professional organizations.

Fleet, Equipment, Budget, and Resource Management: - Oversee departmental fleet operations, equipment procurement, maintenance, and inventory control. - Assist with budget planning and management. - Evaluate technology, equipment, and resource needs to support operational effectiveness. - Ensure responsible stewardship of university resources.

Qualifications : A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Emergency Management, Higher Education Administration, or a related field and two years of progressively responsible law enforcement experience, including supervisory roles or command-level role with demonstrated use of law enforcement technology systems. In lieu of a degree, an equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.

Candidates must have current Georgia POST Peace Officer Certification in Basic Law Enforcement or the ability to obtain Georgia POST certification through reciprocity within three months of employment.

Demonstrated experience in personnel management, leadership development, policy administration, and organizational management. Experience managing

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