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Melvin Murdock

Summary

Professional | Informed | Lifelong Learner | Flexible | Adaptable | Diligent | Purposeful | High Integrity Sound Judgment | Strategic Planner | Informative | Persuasive | Management | Administration | Solution-Oriented Sensitive to the Needs of Others | Compassionate | Inspirational | Goal Oriented | Forward Thinking | Transparent Encourages Constructive Criticism | Protect Free Speech | Strategist | Standard Bearer | Financial Steward Seasoned Chief of Police with 37 years of experience in law enforcement. Adept at budgeting, performing personnel management and operation management. Sound knowledge of security standards, policies and procedures.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief of Police

Tulsa Community College
01.2018 - Current
  • Appointed to the Oklahoma Department of Homeland Security representing Higher Education State of Oklahoma Region 7
  • Clery Compliance Officer
  • Tri-chair College Wide Safety Committee
  • Earned statewide recognition as a Certified Verified law enforcement Agency, currently pursuing Law Enforcement Accreditation.

Chief of Police

Oklahoma State University | Tulsa Campus
01.2006 - 01.2018
  • Chief Law Enforcement Officer serving as the senior administrator for institutional public safety
  • Managed policing operations with eleven officers on a campus with 3200 students along with faculty, and staff
  • Implemented university policies ensuring the safety and security on campus
  • Duties as listed above
  • Led agency to achieving law enforcement certification by Oklahoma Association Chief of Police
  • Recognized as the first agency in the State of Oklahoma to achieve certification in the small agency category.

Sergeant Major

United States Army/Army Reserve
01.1981 - 01.2012
  • Prior to retirement led troops and managed resources for 31 years of honorable service
  • Directed, coordinated, and deployed units with accountability for ensuring the health, safety, welfare, training, discipline, administration and combat readiness of Soldiers, Civilian Employees, and families
  • Developed and administered multi-million-dollar budget
  • Researched, developed, and implemented complex strategic plan that delivered results
  • Directed training and preparedness for future assignments
  • Led over 5,000 troops in combat.

Chief of Police

Biola University
01.2000 - 01.2006
  • Led a team of thirty-two police officers and support personnel ensuring the integrity of security and protection operations with accountability for campus safety for students, staff, and guests along with special event attendees
  • Conducted and managed investigations to uncover criminal and policy issues
  • Built and managed relationships with university administrators and major contributors to achieve organizational goals
  • Built and managed relationships with elected officials and government representatives
  • Complied with University policies and procedures while achieving ambitious performance goals.
  • Effectively led investigations, ensured safety protocols were followed, and handled high-pressure situations.

Police Captain /Watch Commander

City of Lawton
01.1986 - 01.2000
  • Supervised thirty civilians, undercover and patrol officers with accountability for ensuring the safety and security of the community while complying with local, state, and national legal issues
  • Responded to media inquiries and communicated the departments vision and values
  • Built and managed affiliations with community organizations to strengthen relationships with the community
  • Also held the position of Detective Supervisor with accountability for investigation and preparing documentation for the trial process.

Education

Master of Science - Criminal Justice

Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK
09.1992

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Cameron University
Lawton, OK
09.1990

Skills

  • Organizational & Staff Development
  • Operations Management
  • Key Partnership Development
  • Community Engagement
  • Service Delivery
  • Centers of Excellence
  • Equity Diversity & Inclusion
  • Crisis Management
  • Budget Management
  • Networking
  • Self-Directed
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Decision-Making
  • Quality Assurance

Affiliations

  • Police Executive Research Forum
  • International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA)
  • Selected to the Government Relations Committee
  • Previous Chairman of the Awards & Recognition Committee
  • International Association of Chief of Police (IACP)
  • Oklahoma Association of Chief of Police (OACP)

Education Certifications

  • Master of Criminal Justice Administration, Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma City, OK
  • Bachelor of Criminal Justice Degree, Cameron University, Lawton, OK
  • Advanced Law Enforcement certification

Community Affiliations

  • Kappa Alpha Phi Fraternity, Member
  • Certified, Dean of Christian Education for thirty-two churches – Baptist Association – Oversee educational and program management functions for teachers and leadership teams

Focus

Results-driven, decisive leader, with extensive operational management experience who builds and leads motivated teams to drive organizational success. Thrives in dynamic and demanding environments while remaining pragmatic and focused.

Timeline

Chief of Police

Tulsa Community College
01.2018 - Current

Chief of Police

Oklahoma State University | Tulsa Campus
01.2006 - 01.2018

Chief of Police

Biola University
01.2000 - 01.2006

Police Captain /Watch Commander

City of Lawton
01.1986 - 01.2000

Sergeant Major

United States Army/Army Reserve
01.1981 - 01.2012

Master of Science - Criminal Justice

Oklahoma City University

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Cameron University

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