Associate VP for Public Safety/Chief of Police

The Monterey Peninsula Region is located along the Central Coast of California, less than a two-hour drive south of San Francisco, Silicon Valley, and Santa Cruz. The region is home to a number of neighboring small cities and towns with distinctive characteristics, cultures, and histories, including Monterey, Seaside, Carmel, Salinas, Marina, Pacific Grove and others. The weather is mild and temperate on the coast, with more sunny and dry areas inland. California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB) is a mid-sized university that grants undergraduate and graduate degrees. With a vibrant, diverse student body of over 7,000 students, CSUMB is both a Minority Serving Institution and a Hispanic Serving Institution. Staff and faculty transform students’ lives with a focus on student success and engagement through experiential learning, service learning, and a strong emphasis on multicultural and global perspectives.

The University Police Department is committed to preserving a safe environment for everyone, including students, faculty, staff members, residents, and visitors. The Chief of Police is responsible for and has commensurate authority to command, direct, and organize the Department, which includes establishing objectives for the Department, developing policies and procedures on the campus, preparing the budget, and selecting, appointing, training, disciplining, and promoting officers and employees. CSUMB is seeking a confident, diplomatic, and proven leader capable of inspiring, mentoring, and building relationships to serve as the next Chief of Police. The Chief is the public face of the Department and must be comfortable communicating effectively with a diverse student body, faculty, staff, campus, and local community. The ideal candidate is collaborative and forward-facing with a desire to work cohesively toward UPD and University goals.

The annual salary range for the Chief of Police is $177,312 - $211,680; placement is dependent on experience and qualifications. CSUMB also offers an attractive benefits package. If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please visit our website at www.bobmurrayassoc.com to apply online. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Mr. Jon Lewis at (916) 784-9080.

Filing Deadline: July 14, 2024