Police Sergeant

Lewis University

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• lewisu.edu

Email:

• HR@lewisu.edu

Application Deadline:

• 11/01/23

Sworn:

• 8

Position Details

Lewis University seeks applicants for a Police Sergeant.

The Lewis University Police Department is a trained, professional organization committed to providing a safe and secure educational and working environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors.

The University Police Sergeant is a member of the Police Department professional staff. The function of the University Police Sergeant is to provide leadership and supervision to University Police Officers, Campus Safety Officers and Campus Safety Assistants primarily after normal business hours. Additionally, the University Police Sergeant functions as a working member of the shift by assisting to maintain security and safety for assigned areas, effectively responding to requests for service and enforcing applicable state and local laws in addition to University policies. University Police Sergeants are an integral part of the department's overall community policing strategy. University Police Sergeants are an integral part of the department's overall community policing strategy. University Police Sergeants are part of the University's team of first responders equipped to assist in various emergency and non-emergency situations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible to model the University Mission through dedicated job performance, service excellence to constituents, respectful collaboration and active support of the University's Catholic and LaSallian Mission.

• Serve as part of the University Police Department's administrative leadership team:
• Plan and direct patrol and support services on assigned shifts
• Provide leadership, direction and training to police personnel on shifts after regular business hours
• Provide on-going professional development, goal setting and evaluation to police and civilian personnel through the University's Professional Development Plan (PPD) program.
• Clearly communicate performance output expectations through regular and consistent one on one interactions with personnel on assigned shifts
• Hear community complaints reported during assigned shifts, determine best course of action, ensure the Deputy Chief is aware of complaints and the progress or status of internal matters and issues of public concern
• Respond to emergencies or crises and serve as a liaison to local law enforcement and emergency responders
• Oversee the management of the emergency dispatch center and front gate operations during assigned shifts
• Fulfill collateral responsibilities as assigned by the Deputy Chief of Police including by not limited to:
• scheduling
• report review
• staff training
• community training
• records management
• property and evidence management
• equipment procurement
• Clery reporting
• staff selection
• court document processing
• committee participation
• special event planning
• internal investigations
• See job posting for full list of responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 21 years of age and have a high school diploma
• Must be certified by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board as a full-time Police Officer
• Must possess a minimum combined five years of experience as a full time law enforcement officer on a professional supervisor
• Must possess a valid Illinois driver's license with a good driving record
• Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to walk, run, climb, provide assistance to persons in distress, operate required equipment (including police bicycles and various weapon systems), and work outdoors in a variety of adverse weather conditions
• Must be able to work with flexible schedules involving evening, weekend and holiday work.
• Ability to successfully complete various required departmental training programs (including police bicycle and defensive tactics).
• Ability to send and receive information with necessary optical, auditory and manual dexterity.
• Must pass a psychological exam, basic skills assessment and personality profile.
• Must pass a physical examination.
• Must pass a background investigation including a fingerprint check. Candidates must not have any felony convictions or serious misdemeanor convictions.

To apply please visit our job posting at:

https://jobs.lewisu.edu/postings/9020

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