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Waubonsee Community College

Route 47 at Waubonsee Drive

Sugar Grove, IL 60554

Phone: 630-466-7900

 
Website:

www.waubonsee.edu/employment/

Application Deadline: NA

Essential Responsibilities:

• This position is responsible for management and supervision of public safety police officers and student cadets whose duties are to promote and protect the safety and security of all personnel, students, visitors, and facilities of the college.

• The position is also responsible for traffic management on all college campuses and for special events.

• The incumbent will also provide support to safety education programs and actively participate in the Crisis Assessment Team.

• The position reports to the Director of Emergency Preparedness and Safety.

• Uphold college regulations, Code of Student Conduct and enforce applicable State of Illinois and Federal laws and statutes.

• Supervise full-time and part-time police officers and part-time student cadets and other support staff.

• Responsible for hiring, training, scheduling, performance review and discipline of police officers and cadets.

• Ensure the Department of Public Safety is compliant with State and Federal mandates related to certifications, qualifications, reporting and training standards.

• Assist with budget preparation and monitoring of fiscal resources of the department by organizing, directing, and controlling personnel and equipment.

• Investigate criminal complaints and interview complainants and witnesses.

• Complete all required college, state, and federal reports and records that relate directly to the safety and security function.

• Develop and implement polices to collect, preserve and safeguard evidence.

• Develop policies to ensure quality administrative controls, guide officer conduct, and comply with training and qualification standards such as use of force and firearms proficiency.

• Direct subordinates to manage traffic and provide security at special events and large group activities held on any Waubonsee Community College campus.

• Take appropriate preventive action to protect persons and property and monitor state and federal "Hazards in the Workplace" regulations.

• Implement procedures to provide college-wide notifications in regard to emergency college closing, severe weather conditions or other campus emergency events.

• Coordinate investigation, communications and training with outside public safety agencies such as sheriff's office, fire departments, and 911 dispatch center.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Emergency Preparedness and Safety.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related field required.

• Five years of full-time experience with a recognized police agency or college campus law enforcement agency required.

• At least two years supervisory experience in a law enforcement agency at the rank of Sergeant or above.

• Specific experience in post-secondary institution policing preferred.

• Successful completion of oral interview, criminal background, psychological and physical fitness assessments. 

• Ability to maintain physical and mental health consistent with requirements of the college's law enforcement officers.

• Required to pass initial and annual Illinois Police Officer Wellness Evaluation Report (POWER test), firearm range qualification, and current certifications required of other Waubonsee Community College Police Officers.

• Currently certified as an Illinois Police Officer with the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standard Board requirements or the demonstrated ability to obtain Illinois police officer certification within three months of appointment.

• Valid Illinois driver's license.

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