Campus Police Chief - Portland State University (Portland, OR)
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Portland State University seeks a Campus Police Chief
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Location: Portland, Oregon
The Position:
The Campus Police Chief administers, plans, and directs all services provided by the Campus Public Safety Office as a model of 21st Century community policing. This position requires a visionary leader with a strong ability to collaborate with faculty, staff and students in creating a culture of community for a modern urban university campus. Reporting to Associate Vice President of Risk Brian Roy, the Police Chief supports a safe and welcoming environment on campus through management of police officers, public safety officers, dispatchers and physical safety personnel. The Campus Police Chief will supervise approximately 30 employees, some of whom are represented by a police union.
To Apply:
Confidential review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by March 23, 2026 will be given full consideration.
Applicants must submit a CV/resume, a letter of interest that details their related qualifications and vision for the role, as well as a statement (one page maximum) that describes their commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion personally and/or professionally.
For more information or to offer recommendations or nominations:
Caitlin Hummel
Senior Consultant
Summit Search Solutions, Inc.
(585) 880-7550
chummel@summitsearchsolutions.com
Portland State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who are committed to the highest standards of scholarship and professional activities and a campus climate that supports equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Portland State University seeks a Campus Police Chief
Click here to view position profile: https://summitsearchsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/PSU_Campus_Police_Chief_Profile.pdf
Location: Portland, Oregon
The Position:
The Campus Police Chief administers, plans, and directs all services provided by the Campus Public Safety Office as a model of 21st Century community policing. This position requires a visionary leader with a strong ability to collaborate with faculty, staff and students in creating a culture of community for a modern urban university campus. Reporting to Associate Vice President of Risk Brian Roy, the Police Chief supports a safe and welcoming environment on campus through management of police officers, public safety officers, dispatchers and physical safety personnel. The Campus Police Chief will supervise approximately 30 employees, some of whom are represented by a police union.
To Apply:
Confidential review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by March 23, 2026 will be given full consideration.
Applicants must submit a CV/resume, a letter of interest that details their related qualifications and vision for the role, as well as a statement (one page maximum) that describes their commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion personally and/or professionally.
For more information or to offer recommendations or nominations:
Caitlin Hummel
Senior Consultant
Summit Search Solutions, Inc.
(585) 880-7550
chummel@summitsearchsolutions.com
Portland State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who are committed to the highest standards of scholarship and professional activities and a campus climate that supports equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Institution: Portland State University
This is a full time position
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