Police Sergeant

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About UIS: Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system. The University serves more than 4,000 students in 44 graduate and 56 undergraduate programs. You are encouraged to visit the university web page at http://www.uis.edu.

Application deadline: 4/16/2024

Minimum Starting Salary: $46.00 per hour

IMPORTANT NOTE: This is an expedited search process. In-person, on campus testing will take place during the afternoon of Thursday, April 18th. Please review the study guide for the exam at this link: https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/documents/Police/3482/Sgt_Study_Guide.pdf

Summary:
Employees in positions allocated to this level coordinate and supervise the activities of all designated personnel assigned to a common activity and/or mutual work periods. They work under general direction from higher level personnel where objectives are defined and work is reviewed on the basis of meeting objectives. The extent of decision making judgment used to carry out the job duties is to interpret and apply broad discretion and to serve as a technical authority in the application of methods. Employees at this level have access to department-level confidential data (i.e., student data, staff/personnel files, police reports).
Duties & Responsibilities:

• Patrol: Responsibilities of this duty includes - vehicular patrol of campus lots, roadways and parking areas; foot patrol of campus lots, parking areas and grounds; issuance of parking violation citations; directs vehicular and pedestrian traffic as necessary or required; places, or removes, traffic control devices as required or directed; assists motorists in distress; provides information, direction and assistance to the university community and visitors; deters, and or detects, criminal activity or behavior; and promotes good university/community relations.

• Investigations: Responsibilities of this duty includes - responding to criminal and non-criminal situations (observed or reported); preparing written reports, or completing forms, regarding a situation or incident; apprehension of persons committing criminal activities or behavior; effecting an arrest; and testifying in court with integrity.

• Police/Community Relations: Responsibilities of this duty includes - providing escorts as requested or required; interaction with the community; and the promotion of departmental/community relations.

• Emergency Response: Responsibilities of this duty includes - providing immediate and effective response to emergency needs, as required by circumstances.

• Reports: Responsibilities of this duty includes - making written reports, or completing forms, as required or directed.

• Operations: Responsibilities of this duty includes - supervision and direction of the activities of subordinate Police Officers, Security Guards, Police Telecommunicators and Parking Service Agents; assists superior officers as directed or required; assumes the duties of a superior officer, in cases where directed or required; participates in developmental activities of the department; knowledge of departmental and university policies/procedures/rules and regulations, and applicable State statutes, city or county ordinances; and makes inspections of shift operations and personnel to assure compliance with pertinent policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:
1. High school graduation or equivalent.
2. Possession of a valid driver's license.
3. 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.
4. Eligibility for bonding, if required by the employing institution
5. 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. (Applicants lacking such training at time of appointment will be required to complete such requirement during, and as a part of, their probationary period of employment in this class.)
6. At least 21 years of age upon employment. (This requirement may be further defined by local recruitment, examination, and employment policies, provided age requirements have been met with regard to all other applicable state and federal regulations in this respect.)
ADDITIONAL CREDENTIALS TO BE VERIFIED BY PLACEMENT OFFICER
1. Associate's degree (or 60 semester credit hours) granted by an accredited institution of higher education, preferably in police science, law enforcement, or other police or law curriculum.
2. Two (2) years (24 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.
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. Police officers are not authorized to carry a service weapon until successfully completing such training.
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
NOTE: Upon an employee’s request, a waiver of educational requirements for supervisory positions can be submitted and considered for current police officers originally and continuously employed by the state university system prior to June 1, 2010.
Additional requirements:
Must be able to: delegate authority and responsibility; able to read and write English, communicate verbally and in writing; Work without direct supervision; lead people; Use independent judgment and discretion. Must have: thorough knowledge of UIS Rules and Regulations, Department Policy and Procedures, Rules of Conduct, patrol procedures and practices, Illinois Compiled Statues, court decisions affecting police work, all pertinent working agreements, and/or the ability to access the information expeditiously; Deal with employee problems, hazardous situations, and training needs. Must possess a valid “Class D” Illinois driver’s license.

Physical Demands:

• Standing : Frequently

• Walking : Frequently

• Sitting : Frequently

• Lifting : Frequently

• Carrying : Frequently

• Pushing : Frequently

• Pulling : Frequently

• Climbing : Frequently

• Balancing : Frequently

• Stooping : Frequently

• Kneeling : Frequently

• Crouching : Frequently

• Crawling : Frequently

• Reaching : Frequently

• Handling : Frequently

• Grasping : Frequently

• Feeling : Frequently

• Talking : Frequently

• Hearing : Frequently

• Repetitive Motions : Frequently

• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination : Frequently

• Performing Manual Tasks : Frequently

Working Conditions:

• Hazards : Occasionally

Employment Policies and other information:

Failure to accurately describe work experience, or failure to submit college transcripts may result in an applicant not being admitted to the exam.

UIS an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with strong institutional commitment to recruitment and retention of a diverse and inclusive community. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility.

The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law.

Residence Reference: For full consideration, applicants must be residents of the State of Illinois.

UIS employees are strongly encouraged to stay up to date with the most recent COVID-19 vaccination available as a barrier to serious illness.

The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current or former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment.

UIS employment in this role is not covered by Social Security, and instead, is covered by the State University Retirement System.

• You will not pay Social Security taxes and your earning will not be on your Social Security Record. (Your record will, however, show your Medicare wages.
• Your pension from the State Universities Retirement System may affect the amount of your:

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted by contacting UIS HR at hremployment@uis.edu or call 217-206-6652.