Police Chief

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• 1. Annual base salary of $76,340 with full benefits package ;
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• 4. Triton College is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Posting Number S00656P

Position Title Police Chief

Non-Bargained

Police

The Chief of Police leads and manages all law enforcement and public safety operations for the college. This role ensures the safety and security of students, employees, and campus visitors while demonstrating a climate of trust, inclusion, and accountability. The Chief promotes a service-oriented and community-based approach to campus safety while upholding the highest standards of professional conduct, integrity, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

The Chief is responsible for the entire operation of the police department and the efficient operation and general supervision of all of its functions. Must have knowledge of contemporary police and security management procedures and techniques, with emphasis on the welfare of all persons on the campus and of the entire facility.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required, Master’sdegree preferred. Graduation from a recognized police executive leadership program (e.g., FBI National Academy, Northwestern School of Police Staff and Command) is highly desirable. The Police Chief must have successfully completed and passed a certified Police “Front Line Supervisors” examination or equivalent supervisory qualification as recognized by the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

Experience:

Must be qualified as an Illinois Law Enforcement Officer by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board. Minimum of 10 Years of patrol experience, 5 years of Police supervisory experience and 5 years of Police Administration experience, which can run concurrently.

Knowledge:
Requires operational and functional knowledge of modern-day law enforcement procedures and security functions. Knowledge of policing practices; higher education campus law enforcement;
Clery Act;
Title IX; FERPA ; and emergency response coordination. Knowledge of current technologies in public safety (e.g., surveillance systems, emergency alerts, incident reporting software, Body Worn Camera software and the electronic ticketing process).

Skills:

Administrative supervision experience. Outstanding written and oral communications skills, especially report writing. Skills in direct leadership of multiple aspects of police staffing (patrol; Front Line; Dispatch and Command) are highly desirable.

1. Implement and oversee all internal investigations.

2. Enforce all laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations; including Board Policies as appropriate.

3. Plan, organize, coordinate, and conduct periodic emergency training exercises for both police personnel and for staff and students on campus; at least annually.

4. Prepare and manage the police department budget under administrative supervision.

5. Develop security and crime prevention systems and to ensure minimum losses and maximum recoveries for the institution.

6. Liaison with to all local, county, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. Avail themselves to all groups and organizations and enhance direct public access.

7. Act as sergeant‑at‑arms at college board meetings and serve on college committees as assigned.

8. Employee is on call 24/7/365 to respond to campus security and/or safety issues and emergencies.

9. Develop and direct the implementation of authorized goals, objectives, policies,…