Chief of Police-Raleigh-Durham International Airport (NC)

Chief Of Police-Raleigh-Durham International Airport (NC) The Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) Authority Law Enforcement Department seeks an experienced and transformational leader with a customer service mindset to serve as its next Chief Of Police. Desired attributes include: The next Chief Of Police will demonstrate passion and energy towards achieving Authority goals while strategically and diplomatically leading the department through change in conformance with the Core Values of the organization. Effective in crisis management, the Chief Of Police must have strong communication skills with experience in patrol, community policing, and investigative functions of a typical law enforcement agency similar in size to RDU. The ideal leader will have a keen understanding and awareness of the culture of an airport law enforcement department including the high level of federal regulations and be committed to a level of quality customer service that the department is known for. A transparent and adaptable leader, the Chief Of Police will value diversity, equity and inclusion and balance building comradery within the department while ensuring frequent engagement and collaboration with departmental personnel and stakeholders including federal, state, and local agencies and Airport Authority leaders. About the Department and Position: The Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority Law Enforcement Department (RDULE) is a fully accredited North Carolina law enforcement agency. RDULE is responsible for ensuring visitors to Raleigh-Durham International Airport have a safe travel experience. The agency's jurisdiction extends beyond the airport's terminals and includes all of the Authority's 5,000 acres of property including sections of major roadways around the airport. The RDU Law Enforcement Department, located in the Airport Operations Center building, includes a staff of 89+ full and part-time officers and support employees that perform a range of functions including foot and vehicle patrols, investigations, lost-and-found, special operations, traffic duties, community policing and more. RDULE is headquartered in the Airport Operations Center with remote offices in each terminal. The department also includes training facilities located on airport grounds. The Chief Of Police reports to civilians on the executive leadership team. The next Chief Of Police will lead a cohesive department that collaborates well with airport stakeholders in providing excellent customer service to travelers. The staff and officers of RDULE are well respected by airport employees and known for their swift response to issues reported from the operations center. Law Enforcement personnel are highly skilled and successful in adaptability and de-escalation tactics. The Chief Of Police will be an adaptable, servant leader who will work diligently to build and maintain relationships. Overseeing a budget of approximately $13.9 million, the Chief Of Police must embrace the Authority's Core Values of Learning, Integrity, Team, Excellence, and Respect to be successful.