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This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/11988781 Police Sergeant

Division of Public Safety

Job Summary

Perform supervisory police work which involves responsibility for supervising and assisting in the management of police patrol, criminal investigation, training, and in the performance of general daily supervisory duties. This position frequently participates in the work performed by subordinate Police Officers and assumes complete charge in the event of the absence of a superior officer.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist superior in planning, organizing, directing, staffing, coordinating, and reporting activities of subordinate Police Officers assigned to a police patrol shift/unit to assure compliance with Written Directives and effectively meet the mission of the police department.
  • Assign and brief police officers at the beginning of a shift;
  • Patrol the University community observing, supervising, and instructing subordinate officers;
  • Respond to police incidents requiring supervisory coordination;
  • Provide effective emergency response and take charge of incident control at major incidents in the absence of a senior officer;
  • Assist and instruct subordinate officers during investigations or difficult or unusual incidents;
  • Review and approve the work of assigned subordinate police officers;
  • Evaluate the performance of subordinate employees and identify and meet training needs if appropriate;
  • Schedule, or assist in scheduling, subordinate Police Officers to provide appropriate staffing levels for vacations, sickness, court appearances, special events, etc.
• Perform the functions and duties of the superior officer during scheduled and non-scheduled absences.
• Assist in the supervision of telecommunicators, security guard officers, and student patrol officers.
• Assist in the supervision or, in the absence of a superior, command special event details such as sporting events, concerts, parades, etc.
• Assist in staff studies and program development/coordination of activities and directives pertinent to the activity group.
• 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.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

Standing : Frequently

Walking : Frequently

Stairs : Occasionally

Sitting : Frequently

Lifting/Carrying : Occasionally

Pushing/Pulling : Occasionally

Climbing : Occasionally

Balancing : Rarely

Bending/Stooping : Occasionally

Kneeling : Occasionally

Squatting/Crouching : Occasionally

Crawling : Rarely

Reaching : Occasionally

Grip/Dexterity : Occasionally

Twisting : Occasionally

Talking : Frequently

Hearing : Constantly

Repetitive Motions : Occasionally

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination : Frequently

Visual Acuity : Frequently

Running/Jumping : Occasionally

Physical Exertion : Occasionally

Physical Restraining : Occasionally

Working Conditions

Extreme cold : Occasionally

Extreme heat : Occasionally

Humidity : Occasionally

Wet : Occasionally

Noise : Occasionally

Hazards : Occasionally

Temperature Changes : Occasionally

Inclement Weather : Occasionally

Heights : Occasionally

Work Outdoors : Occasionally

Ti ht Spaces : Rarely

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) : Occasionally

Dangerous Machinery/Equipment : Occasionally

Additional Physical Demands

Physical Requirements - good physical condition as occasional physical exertion is intensive and demanding. Ability to perform defensive tactics necessary. Work hours may exceed ten hour days or forty hour weeks.

Work Environment - there is always a risk of personal danger and harm. Some of the work is completed in the office, however, the majority of the work is done in the field. Sometimes there is discomfort in working in all kinds of weather at all hours in very dangerous and adverse conditions and circumstances.

Travel Requirements

5% Attend various required trainings.

Minimum Qualifications

CREDENTIALS TO BE VERIFIED BY PLACEMENT OFFICER

High school graduation or equivalent.

Possession of a valid driver\'s license (a valid copy must be submitted at the time of applying).

No record of conviction of a felony or misdemeanors as identified in the Illinois Police Training Act