Commander Macon County Law Enforcement Training Center; Internal

Commander of the Macon County Law Enforcement Training Center (Internal Posting)

Position Type:
Full‑Time Staff

Division:
Law Enforcement (MCLETC)

Department:
Main Campus

The Commander of the Macon County Law Enforcement Training Center (MCLETC) serves as the senior leadership official responsible for advancing the Center’s mission of preparing highly qualified law enforcement and correctional officers. The Commander provides strategic leadership and administrative oversight for all academy operations, facilities, and property, ensuring effective and efficient operation of the campus. The position ensures compliance with the standards established by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB) while maintaining the quality and integrity of training programs for police recruits, correctional officers, experienced officers, and specialized law enforcement personnel.

Must be a current Richland employee.

• Provide leadership, management, and strategic direction for all MCLETC programs, services, and activities.
• Serve as a liaison with RCC departments and external partners to ensure alignment on operational development, clearly communicating program objectives, requirements, and outcomes.
• Develop and implement long‑range strategies to achieve the organization’s mission; establish and maintain operating procedures and policies in accordance with RCC guidelines.
• Maintain official records and documentation, ensuring compliance with RCC requirements and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Manage and participate in the development and administration of the MCLETC annual budget; forecast staffing, equipment, materials, and supply needs; monitor expenditures; implement adjustments as necessary; and prepare quarterly and annual programmatic and fiscal reports for RCC.
• Recruit, select, and supervise instructors, coordinators, training officers, and support staff; coordinate and/or deliver training for employees and contractual personnel.
• Support the professional development of staff and contractual personnel; conduct annual performance evaluations; and provide instruction as needed.
• Plan, direct, coordinate, and evaluate MCLETC operations; assign projects and program responsibilities; monitor workflow; and assess outcomes and work products.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders in the criminal justice community; support marketing and outreach efforts to promote programs, recruitment, and retention.
• Attend professional conferences, trainings, advisory committee meetings, and regional and state meetings to remain current on public safety issues and curriculum developments.
• Oversee maintenance of MCLETC facilities and resources in coordination with RCC Facilities Management, ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and community college safety standards.
• Perform additional administrative duties and related services as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in a multi‑disciplined criminal‑justice field or related field and at least three years of experience in an upper‑level management position at a multipurpose training facility and at least five years of experience in a senior criminal‑justice administrative position (e.g., Lieutenant, Captain, Colonel, Deputy Chief, Chief Deputy, Chief, Sheriff).
• Experience coordinating instructors, facilitators, and service providers within a complex, multi‑program structure.
• Experience implementing multi‑week curricula designed to meet established regulatory standards.
• Demonstrated experience developing programmatic strategies to achieve organizational goals, including needs assessment, organizational growth, and strategic collaboration with external partners.
• Significant leadership experience and a strong background in law enforcement or the criminal justice field.
• Must be a current Richland employee.

• Strategic leadership and ability to advance the mission and long‑term vision of MCLETC.
• Extensive knowledge of law‑enforcement training and operations: firearms, criminal and internal investigations, patrol operations, physical fitness, budgeting, and contemporary…