Police Lieutenant INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY (CS26-247)

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville • Edwardsville, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for the position of Police Lieutenant INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY (CS26-247). As a premier metropolitan university, SIUE is committed to advancing social and economic mobility while shaping the workforce of the future. Grounded in a comprehensive, broad-based education and enriched by hands-on research opportunities, SIUE equips its students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a global marketplace and positively impact their communities. SIUE is one of the largest employers in the Metropolitan St. Louis area, with a significant annual economic impact on the region.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• 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.
• At least 21 years of age upon employment.
• 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.
• Four (4) years (48 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 one (1) year (12 months) of supervisory experience in the field.
• NOTE: Persons who have not successfully completed the mandated firearm training course, as approved and recognized by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training & Standards Board, must complete the course during their probationary period.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge, ability and willingness to enforce Illinois Criminal Statutes, Illinois Vehicle Code, University Rules & Regulations, SIUE Police Department General Orders, Policies and Procedures.
• Considerable knowledge of the University Community.
• Ability and willingness to lead, command respect, and act in the best interest of the University and the Police Department.
• Ability and willingness to accurately evaluate subordinate performance and provide detailed feedback and reports.
• Ability and willingness to communicate, facilitate, gather information, effectively evaluate situations/incidents and determine the best course of action to meet departmental goals.
• Ability and willingness to research and make recommendations on matters of policy, staff development, and other activities.
• Ability and willingness to be a part of the Police Department Command Team.
• Ability and willingness to work alternate schedules based upon university and departmental needs.

Responsibilities

• Performs supervisory and administrative police work, which involves commanding and supervising assigned patrol sergeants and patrol officers.
• Responsible for the scheduling, coordination and evaluation of subordinates, events, and general day to day operations for the patrol division.
• Participates in developing policies, procedures and written directives when needed.

What This Job Offers

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