Full Job Description: Police Chief

Salary Grade: Executive Grade 01/ XG-01

Tulsa Public Schools existing salary schedules provide career increment adjustments based on education/experience and/or years of creditable service. For more information about the salary for this specific position please review the Salary Schedule for the corresponding Salary Grade (listed above).

For more information on our comprehensive benefits packages, please visit: Compensation and Benefits website.

Position Summary: The Chief of Police provides executive-level leadership, strategic planning, and administrative direction for the Districts police and security functions. Position is a proactive, visible leader in fostering collaborative working relationships with schools, law enforcement agencies, public safety organizations, and community stakeholders. Develops and implements programs to address law enforcement, safety, and security goals and objectives for students and staff in a supportive teaching and learning environment.

• Seven (7) years of related law enforcement experience required

Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, Etc.:

• Oklahoma CLEET certified as a sworn police officer or able to obtain such certification
• Must maintain an Oklahoma class D drivers license and have an acceptable driving

record

• Successful completion of National Incident Management System (NIMS) certification by

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and certification I Emergency
Management

• National School Resource Officer certification required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Office Suite
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to react effectively in emergency situations, lift and carry bodies, push heavy

objects including vehicles, physically restrain offenders, and take the life of another
human being if necessary

• Ability to occasionally stoop, reach, twist, climb, and grip
• Ability to walk, run, crawl or sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 200 lbs. unassisted
• In extreme cases may be exposed to violent or armed confrontations
• May involve routine exposure to blood or body fluids

About Our District: At Tulsa Public Schools, our mission is to inspire and prepare every student to love learning, achieve ambitious goals, and make positive contributions to our world. We are the destination for extraordinary educators and staff who work with our community and families to ignite the joy of learning and prepare every student for the greatest success in college, careers, and life. Our core values of equity, character, excellence, team, and joy guide how we work and interact with each other and our community.