Police Chief

ASM Global•Rockford, IL

5d•$35•Onsite

About The Position

Legends Global, the leader in privately managed public assembly facilities, has an immediate opening for a Police Chief for the BMO Center, Coronado Theatre, and Davis Park. The Police Chief is responsible for managing the department that ensures the safety of patrons, staff, vendors, and property. They are responsible for documenting any incidents on behalf of the police while working for Legends Global. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Scheduling the officers to meet our event-based calendar Manage the squad car maintenance for the Police Department Manage the ILETSB training certifications Submit the officers' semi-annual hours to ILETSB Manage the department accreditation Attend the Safety Committee meetings Work with local agencies to perform emergency drills training Perform security during events to ensure the safety of patrons, staff, vendors, participants, and others on premises Respond appropriately to any requests from building staff regarding disturbances Assist and handle any disturbances or problems that arise during events at either facility. If necessary, escort disruptive individual(s) to the designated area and/or off the premises. If an ejection is made, the necessary reports need to be completed to document the incident Assist with crowd control inside and outside the premises Maintain control and order during fire, storms, civil disturbances, and other emergencies Complete required reports and notifications in accordance with Legends Global policies and procedures Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Requirements

Must be an active or retired police officer
Must be current on ILETSB Police Training and maintain certification
Previous training on directing vehicle and pedestrian traffic
Ability to operate and effectively communicate on a radio
Ability to handle conflicts, make common-sense decisions, and exercise proper judgment during high-tension and stressful situations
Effective negotiation and mediation skills
Ability to work well with other staff members in the facility, projecting a positive and professional image
Strong customer service skills
Maintain the highest standards of business ethics

Responsibilities

Scheduling the officers to meet our event-based calendar
Manage the squad car maintenance for the Police Department
Manage the ILETSB training certifications
Submit the officers' semi-annual hours to ILETSB
Manage the department accreditation
Attend the Safety Committee meetings
Work with local agencies to perform emergency drills training
Perform security during events to ensure the safety of patrons, staff, vendors, participants, and others on premises
Respond appropriately to any requests from building staff regarding disturbances
Assist and handle any disturbances or problems that arise during events at either facility.
If necessary, escort disruptive individual(s) to the designated area and/or off the premises.
If an ejection is made, the necessary reports need to be completed to document the incident
Assist with crowd control inside and outside the premises
Maintain control and order during fire, storms, civil disturbances, and other emergencies
Complete required reports and notifications in accordance with Legends Global policies and procedures