Chief of Police

George Washington University

United States, D.C., Washington

Apr 18, 2025

I. JOB OVERVIEW

Job Description Summary:	Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Campus Safety, the Chief of Police for the George Washington University Police Department ( GWPD) administers the university police department and provides essential law enforcement and security services to members of the university community and visitors. This position advises university leadership regarding university-wide strategies to prevent crime and enhance the safety, security, and well-being of the university community. The Chief directs departmental operations and supervises all departmental employees, including approximately 53 sworn police officers and supervisors . The Chief leads GWPD's compliance with campus crime reporting requirements, inclusive of the Jeanne Clery Act and collaborates with campus partners on that process as well as others such as threat assessment. Of note, Washington, D.C. is a complex law enforcement environment that includes the Metropolitan Police Department, which has local jurisdiction, Metro Transit Police, other university police departments (connected through the local Consortium of Universities), and 32 distinct federal law enforcement agencies. Moreover, GW's Virginia Science and Technology Campus is in the Loudoun County Sheriff's jurisdiction. Success here requires eager partnership and collaboration. Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Minimum Qualifications:	Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 10 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master's degree or higher in a relevant area of study plus 8 years of relevant professional experience. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:	Possession of a District of Columbia Special Police Commission or the ability to obtain a DC commission within 120 days of employment; Successful completion of a drug screen and GWPD-approved mental examination Proof of U.S. Citizenship.
Preferred Qualifications:	Advanced training/education evidenced by either a master's degree or post-baccalaureate degree by the time of hire in criminal justice, police science, public administration, or a related field AND/OR evidence of the successful completion of an advanced law enforcement leadership development program such as the FBI National Academy, Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command, or Southern Police Institute. Demonstrated interpersonal and relationship-building skills; a collaborative and team-oriented leadership style, engaging manner, spirit of collegiality; the capacity to engage, inspire, and motivate others; Ten years of law enforcement experience, including five years of recent experience at the command level (Lieutenant or equivalent or above);
Hiring Range	$158,918.55 - $276,539.40
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Healthcare Benefits

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.

II. JOB DETAILS

Campus Location:	Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department:	Division of Safety and Operation
Family	Safety and Facilities
Sub-Family	Campus Police - Administrative
Stream	Management
Level	Level 4
Full-Time/Part-Time:	Full-Time
Hours Per Week:	40
Work Schedule:	Monday- Friday; 8:30-5:30 with occasional nights and weekends as needed or required.
Will this job require the employee to work on site?	Yes
Employee Onsite Status	Essential onsite
Telework:	No
Required Background Check:	Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants:	This search is currently being handled with the partnership of the search firm: Public Sector ( http://www.publicsectorsearch.com/). Please reach out to kenton@publicsectorsearch.com with any questions. Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status.
Internal Applicants Only?	No
Posting Number:	S013677
Job Open Date:	04/18/2025
Job Close Date:
If temporary, grant funded, Sponsored Project funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:
Background Screening	Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:	The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.