What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief of Campus Police position at John Wood Community College?
This is a full-time, 12-month, exempt position that reports to the Dean of Business Services and Institutional Effectiveness and is located at the Quincy Campus in Quincy, Illinois with some travel across all JWCC locations and service district. Position begins immediately.
Job Description
The Chief of Campus Police is responsible for administering, managing, and directing the College's comprehensive risk management program and the day-to-day functions of the Campus Police Department. This position serves as the head of the JWCC Campus Police Department and provides leadership in creating and maintaining a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The Chief works in partnership with campus administration and external stakeholders and serves as the College's risk management leader. Responsibilities include college-wide planning, coordination, and management of a comprehensive risk management program designed to protect the College from exposure to risks that could have adverse consequences on College operations, financial stability, or community relations.
Key Responsibilities
QUALIFICATIONS
JWCC offers a competitive benefits package!
To receive full consideration, submit a resume with cover letter, and a list of three (3) professional references and copies of transcripts by visiting https://jwcc.aaimtrack.com/jobs/. Position is open until filled.
02/27/2026
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status. If you are a person with a disability and need assistance applying for a job, please submit a request to hr@jwcc.edu.
Job Description
The Chief of Campus Police is responsible for administering, managing, and directing the College's comprehensive risk management program and the day-to-day functions of the Campus Police Department. This position serves as the head of the JWCC Campus Police Department and provides leadership in creating and maintaining a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The Chief works in partnership with campus administration and external stakeholders and serves as the College's risk management leader. Responsibilities include college-wide planning, coordination, and management of a comprehensive risk management program designed to protect the College from exposure to risks that could have adverse consequences on College operations, financial stability, or community relations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and facilitate the College's risk management program in a manner that fulfills the College's mission and strategic goals and objectives while complying with local, state, and federal laws related to safety and risk management.
- Represent the College with the Illinois Community College Risk Management Consortium (ICCRMC).
- Collect, evaluate, and maintain data and records concerning employee accidents, injuries, claims, property damage, theft, hazard recognition self-inspections, and other risk-related data.
- Direct and supervise the College's Campus Police Department, establishing department work schedules to support continuous 24/7 operations and providing 24-hour on-call coverage for severe incidents across all campuses and patrol areas.
- Implement and supervise department office procedures, including preparing and maintaining correspondence, records, and reports necessary to ensure efficient and effective operations.
- Oversee departmental budget operations, management, training, and teaching techniques for law enforcement personnel.
- Perform or oversee regular safety-related drills and practices, including fire, active shooter, evacuation, tornado, and severe weather shelter drills.
- Maintain knowledge of and enforce all applicable local, state, and federal laws, as well as Board of Trustees policies, in accordance with Illinois laws established for police officers.
- Prepare and submit campus safety and security policies and crime statistics reports in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate's degree in Criminal Justice or a related field preferred.
- Valid Driver's License and FOID card.
- Valid Illinois police officer state certification or ability to update/renew if retired law enforcement.
- Eight (8) years of progressively responsible law enforcement experience.
- Five (5) years of management or supervisory experience.
- Strategic leadership and decision-making in a complex, multi-campus environment.
- Comprehensive knowledge of risk management principles and loss prevention strategies.
- In-depth knowledge of local, state, and federal laws applicable to campus policing.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff, visitors, and external agencies.
- Skilled in de-escalation, conflict resolution, and crisis communication.
- Ability to present safety information, policies, and reports clearly and professionally.
- Work may occur in various conditions, including indoor office environments and outdoor settings in heat or cold.
- May be required to wear a uniform and police duty equipment.
- Must have the ability to sit, stand, kneel, crouch, walk, run, lift and carry items, and reach for and grasp items with hands and fingers.
- Must have the ability to see for color determination and distance recognition, speak clear and recognizable verbal commands and messages, hear spoken words, alarms, and other sounds, and smell to determine recognizable odors.
- Subject to frequent interruptions and interaction with students, faculty, staff, and the public.
- Full-time position with a typical schedule of Monday-Thursday (8:00am – 5:00pm) and Friday (8:00am – 12:00pm).
- Flexibility to work beyond regular hours, including weekends and holidays, when necessary.
- This is an exempt position with an approximate annual salary of $52,000.00 – 57,000.00.
JWCC offers a competitive benefits package!
- 36-hour work week, Friday's get off work at noon!
- Earn 3.7 weeks of vacation in your first year!
- Sick Leave and Personal Leave.
- 19 Paid Holidays!
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance; Only $5 per pay period for Employee Coverage!
- Wellness Program.
- College provided life and disability insurance!
- State University Retirement System.
- Tuition Reimbursement.
- JWCC Tuition Waiver for Employees Dependents.
To receive full consideration, submit a resume with cover letter, and a list of three (3) professional references and copies of transcripts by visiting https://jwcc.aaimtrack.com/jobs/. Position is open until filled.
02/27/2026
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status. If you are a person with a disability and need assistance applying for a job, please submit a request to hr@jwcc.edu.
Salary : $52,000 - $57,000