Chief of Police/AFSO

    Position Summary:   The Chief of Police/Assistant FSO provides strategic leadership, direction, and oversight for all law enforcement, security, and emergency response functions at the airport. This role ensures the safety and security of employees, facilities, and aircraft while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements. This is a non-VRS participating position. Key Responsibilities:             Plans, oversees and directs all activities of the Police Department, including the weekly schedule of officers, development of goals and objectives and the administration of policies and procedures  Assumes management responsibility for all Police Department services and activities, including enforcement of laws, statutes and ordinances, crime prevention, criminal investigation, emergency communications, and other related law enforcement activities  Oversees the establishment, planning, and supervision of police training  Ensures that BAPD services provided and development plans are of the highest quality  Acts as a liaison to and coordinates activities and programs with other law enforcement agencies and with judicial and legal agencies  Coordinates the organization, scheduling, staffing, and operational activities of BAPD officers  Coordinates, facilitates, and monitors training for BAPD personnel  Participates in selecting, motivating, evaluating personnel; works with employees to correct deficiencies  First responder to security incidents during normal work hours  Reviews Security Officer Log and notifies respective managers of security incidents that are their responsibility  Briefs and debriefs officers on a daily basis  Prepares a variety of reports and records as requested  Serves as a backup to the Facility Security Officer/Airport Security Officer as the Assistant FSO Assists in the preparation and administration of the Security budget  Manages visitor processing for both classified and unclassified meetings  Other duties as assigned  Required Qualifications High school diploma required  DCJS Certification within 2 years including period after leaving the force Ability to obtain and maintain a DOW Secret Security Clearance required  Ability to obtain and maintain valid law enforcement certification and firearms endorsement Strong emotional intelligence, including the ability to communicate effectively, build community trust, navigate sensitive situations with empathy, and lead diverse teams with professionalism and sound judgment. Intermediate Microsoft Word and Outlook, basic skills using Microsoft Excel spreadsheets required;  experience with Adobe Reader Experience with web-based or cloud based storage platforms (SharePoint or Shared Drive applications) Strong public speaking and presentation skills Strong technicalwriting skills Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented skills Possess and maintain a valid Virginia Driver’s License required Experience with Background Investigation Management and Biometric vetting applications   Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or related field of study Chief or Deputy Chief of police certification Experience with Adobe Acrobat or Pro   Working Conditions Flexible – subject to management approval. May include Monday -Friday 6am-3pm, 7am-4pm or of 8am-5pm. A four day – 10hr schedule may be approved. Works nights, weekends, and long shifts based on business needs and to cover shifts for officer time off request