Chief Of Police

Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut, US
$120,000.00 - $225,000.00 py
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Distinguish campus and municipal policing
Build inclusive teams
Modern policing models
** Yale University is seeking a Chief of Police to lead its Police Department during a period of significant transformation. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in both campus and municipal policing, demonstrating strong leadership, integrity, and a commitment to community engagement. **

Job Summary

  • This role requires a forward-thinking public safety executive who demonstrates a nuanced understanding of the differences between municipal and campus policing and can effectively operate at the intersection of higher education and public safety.
  • The Chief will guide cultural and organizational change, strengthen trust across campus and with the City of New Haven, and continue to evolve Yale’s fit-for-purpose differential response model.
  • This position demands a visible leader with impeccable integrity, intellectual curiosity, and political acumen, capable of managing campus climate, large-scale events, and complex stakeholder expectations while maintaining professionalism, innovation, and trust.

Matching Summary

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** Yale University is seeking a Chief of Police to lead its Police Department during a period of significant transformation. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in both campus and municipal policing, demonstrating strong leadership, integrity, and a commitment to community engagement. **

Salary

$120,000.00 - $225,000.00

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Distinguish campus and municipal policing
  • Build inclusive teams
  • Modern policing models
  • Impeccable integrity and judgment
  • Navigate complex stakeholder environments
  • Manage in a union environment
  • Commitment to transparency and accountability

Nice-to-have

  • Forward-thinking public safety executive
  • Intellectual curiosity and political acumen
  • Visible leader across campus
  • Continuous improvement and innovation

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree and 10+ years law enforcement experience
  • 7+ years progressive law enforcement command leadership
  • Eligibility for Connecticut police certification
  • Knowledge of federal, state, local laws
  • Meet physical, psychological, background requirements

Work Rights

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