Assistant Chief of Police

Division of Public Safety

Job Summary

This position serves as the Captain of Operations and provides management and leadership to broad operational areas within the Police Department. This position manages and ensures the continuous and effective functioning of the Patrol and COAST/REACH Bureaus. This position actively provides complex administrative support to the Deputy Chief of Police and Chief of Police. Ensures and promotes the understanding of the Division mission and vision statements. Also promotes the understanding of the Division values.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assumes management responsibility of assigned operational bureaus and functions within the Police Department; recommend, develop and administer policies and procedures; manage and participate in the strategic development of budget, goals and objectives for assigned areas.
• Ensures effective liaison and cooperation with campus leadership, campus units, community members and groups, and law enforcement agencies.
• Represents the Department at campus as well as outside programs, conferences, committees, and other communication efforts.
• Conducts audits of operational bureaus functions to ensure professional, community based and innovative delivery of services.
• Manages and directs the effective deployment of Department resources as related to operational needs.
• Attends symposiums and training sessions of interest to the Department and the University; makes appropriate presentations.
• Act as a campus security authority, as defined by the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, to include completing training and the timely reporting to the University of Illinois Police allegations of Clery Act crimes.
  
  Act as a responsible employee under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 which includes the timely reporting of incidents of sexual harassment/misconduct to the University of Illinois’ Title IX coordinator.
  
  Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Possession of a valid driver's license. (Must provide at the time of applying)
• No record of conviction of a felony or misdemeanors as identified in the Illinois Police Training Act (50 ILCS 705 et seq.), or a crime involving moral turpitude.
• Eligibility for bonding, if required by the employing institution
• Successful completion of the Basic Law Enforcement Officers’ Training course as prescribed by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training & Standards Board, if required by the employing institution. All recruit law enforcement officers who successfully complete this course after September 1, 1984 are required to successfully pass the Law Enforcement Officers’ Certification Examination. (Applicants lacking such training at time of appointment will be required to complete such requirement during, and as a part of, their probationary period of employment in this class.)
• At least 21 years of age upon employment. (This requirement may be further defined by local recruitment, examination, and employment policies, provided age requirements have been met with regard to all other applicable state and federal regulations in this respect.)

ADDITIONAL CREDENTIALS TO BE VERIFIED BY PLACEMENT OFFICER

• Bachelor's degree (or 120 semester credit hours) granted by an accredited institution of higher education, preferably in police science, law enforcement, or other police or law curriculum.
• Six (6) years (72 months) of full-time experience as a police officer with a federal, state, county, college or university, municipal, or public institutional police organization having a recognized merit system with at least two (2) years (24 months) of supervisory experience in the field.

NOTE: Educational credit given only for coursework taken at a college/university accredited by one of the following associations:

• Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
• North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
• New England Association of Schools and Colleges
• Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges
• Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
• Western Association of Schools and Colleges

NOTE: Upon an employee’s request, a waiver of educational requirements for supervisory positions can be submitted and considered for current police officers originally and continuously employed by the state university system prior to June 1, 2010.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of Illinois criminal statutes, Illinois vehicle code, and University rules and regulations.
• Thorough understanding of Departmental policy and procedure and contract with police officers.
• Working knowledge of management and leadership principles.
• Knowledge of police tactics and procedures, including various patrol options, scheduling for a continuous operation, criminal investigation techniques, crowd control principles, and traffic enforcement techniques.
• Familiarity with police record and reporting systems.
• Acquaintance with various crime prevention programs, physical security methods, and alarm and camera systems.
• Working knowledge of the community oriented public safety philosophy and how this philosophy can/will be applied to the University community.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 3068 - Police Captain position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 8/12/2024. Minimum salary is $155,000

For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on July 23, 2024. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact Nikki Hodge at nhodge@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.

Requisition ID: 1025318
Job Category: Administrative
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu