Deputy Chief

Northeastern Illinois University • Chicago, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Deputy Chief acts as a line assistant to the head of an institutional security or safety operation, carrying out managerial duties assigned or delegated by the operational head. The Deputy Chief administers the department during the department head’s absence and performs other managerial duties. The position works with the Chief of Police to establish organizational goals that meet the institution’s public safety needs and assumes the duties and responsibilities of the operational head of the police department when the Chief is absent.

The role manages and supervises subordinate management and supervisory personnel responsible for patrol or investigative functions, including sworn and non-sworn personnel. It supports recruitment, hiring, training, and grievance processes; selects, orients, and evaluates subordinate management and supervisory Police Officers; and maintains employee performance records. The Deputy Chief responds to emergency public safety needs, oversees investigations and assigned personnel, and performs duties normally required at lower levels of the Police Officer series as necessary.

The position develops or revises operational policies and standard procedures, assists with budget development, and monitors operational budget activity, including payroll, overtime, and other expenses. It oversees departmental accreditation efforts and records functions, maintains accreditation files, ensures compliance with NIBRS, IDOT, FBI, and State of Illinois directives, and reviews and approves written police reports. Other related duties may be assigned.

This is an in-office position at the NEIU Main Campus in Chicago and is not eligible for hybrid or remote work. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; hours may vary depending on departmental needs. Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any U.S. employer; work visa sponsorship is not available. A background check is required.

Requirements

• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Have no felony conviction or disqualifying misdemeanor conviction identified in the Illinois Police Training Act, or conviction of a crime involving moral turpitude.
• Be eligible for bonding if required by the employing institution.
• Successfully complete the Basic Law Enforcement Officers Training course prescribed by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training & Standards Board, if required by the employing institution; applicants who lack the training at appointment must complete it during their probationary period. Applicable recruits must also pass the Law Enforcement Officers Certification Examination.
• Hold a bachelor’s degree or 120 semester credit hours from an accredited institution of higher education, in any field.
• Have ten years (120 months) of full-time experience as a police officer with a federal, state, county, college or university, municipal, or public institutional police organization with a recognized merit system, including at least four years (48 months) of law enforcement management experience comparable to the rank of Lieutenant or a position of similar responsibility, as determined by the institution.
• Complete any additional education, training, or work experience in the position’s area of specialization that may be required based on position requirements.
• Complete mandated firearm training during the probationary period if not already successfully completed; officers may not carry a service weapon until completing the training.
• Educational credit is recognized only for coursework at a college or university accredited by one of the listed regional accrediting associations.
• Be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; this position does not offer work visa sponsorship.
• Pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

• A master’s degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may substitute for one year of work experience.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Chief of Police to determine organizational goals needed to meet the institution’s public safety needs.
• Assume the duties and responsibilities of the operational head of the police department during the Chief’s absences.
• Manage and supervise subordinate management and supervisory personnel performing patrol or investigative functions, including sworn and non-sworn personnel.
• Assist with recruitment, hiring, training, and grievance processes for division personnel.
• Select, orient, and evaluate subordinate management and supervisory Police Officers, and maintain employee performance records.
• Respond effectively to emergency public safety needs and oversee investigations and assigned personnel.
• Perform duties normally required at lower levels of the Police Officer series as necessary.
• Develop or revise operational policies and standard procedures.
• Assist in budget development and review and maintain operational budget activity, including payroll, overtime, and other expenses.
• Oversee departmental accreditation efforts, maintain accreditation files, and oversee departmental records functions.
• Ensure compliance with NIBRS, IDOT, FBI, and State of Illinois directives.
• Review and approve written police reports.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• University employees may be eligible for State of Illinois benefits, including health, dental, and vision benefits, sick and vacation days, and participation in the State Universities Retirement System.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior