The Police Lieutenant serves as a member of the Department’s command staff and is responsible for the leadership, supervision, and administration of assigned law enforcement operations, personnel, and programs. The Lieutenant provides direct oversight of patrol, investigations, crime prevention, special events, emergency response activities, and other public safety functions while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, University policies, accreditation standards, and departmental directives.
This position serves as a critical link between executive leadership and frontline personnel by translating strategic goals and departmental priorities into effective operational practices. The Lieutenant promotes a culture of professionalism, accountability, community engagement, and continuous improvement while ensuring the safety and security of students, faculty, staff, patients, visitors, and University property.
*This position is ON SITE only*
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I. Leadership and Personnel Management
1. Provides leadership, supervision, mentoring, and performance management for sworn and civilian personnel.
2. Establishes performance expectations and evaluates employee performance to ensure operational effectiveness and professional development.
3. Recommends and administers corrective action and discipline in accordance with departmental policies, collective bargaining agreements, and University procedures.
4. Investigates or oversees investigations involving employee misconduct, citizen complaints, and service concerns.
5. Promotes employee engagement, accountability, diversity, equity, and inclusion within the workforce.
6. Addresses workplace issues, including harassment, discrimination, and employee relations matters, in accordance with University policies and applicable laws.
7. Serves as a management representative in grievance, labor-management, and employee relations processes as assigned.
8. Reviews and approves schedules, payroll records, leave requests, and staffing assignments.
II. Operational Command and Public Safety
1. Directs and coordinates daily law enforcement operations, criminal investigations, crime prevention initiatives, and special assignments.
2. Oversees the investigation of criminal activity occurring on University property and coordinates investigative efforts with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.
3. Develops operational plans for major events, demonstrations, dignitary visits, and other activities requiring enhanced security measures.
4. Coordinates departmental response to critical incidents, emergencies, and mutual aid requests.
5. Ensures appropriate deployment of personnel and resources to meet operational and community needs.
6. Maintains readiness to serve in command roles during emergencies, major incidents, and special events.
7. Monitors crime trends and develops proactive strategies to reduce crime and improve campus safety.
8. Ensures compliance with departmental policies, state and federal laws, and professional policing standards.
III. Training and Professional Development
1. Directs and evaluates training programs to ensure compliance with mandatory certification, accreditation, and professional development requirements.
2. Identifies training needs and develops strategies to enhance employee performance and organizational effectiveness.
3. Coordinates training opportunities with local, state, and federal agencies and professional organizations.
4. Promotes best practices in law enforcement, community policing, crisis intervention, emergency management, and public safety operations.
IV. Administrative Management
1. Assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of departmental policies, procedures, goals, and strategic initiatives.
2. Conducts ongoing assessments of operational effectiveness and recommends improvements to programs, services, and resource utilization.
3. Oversees departmental records, evidence management, inventory control, and regulatory compliance activities.
4. Participates in budget planning, purchasing activities, grant administration, and resource management.
5. Analyzes operational data, crime statistics, and organizational performance metrics to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
6. Evaluates technology, information systems, and equipment needs and recommends enhancements to improve service delivery and operational efficiency.
V. Community Engagement and Interagency Collaboration
1. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with University departments, students, faculty, staff, patients, community organizations, and public safety partners.
2. Represents the Department at University committees, task forces, planning groups, and community meetings.
3. Coordinates public safety initiatives with local, state, and federal agencies.
4. Supports community-oriented policing efforts through education, outreach, problem-solving, and partnership development.
5. Participates in initiatives designed to improve campus safety, emergency preparedness, crime prevention, and quality of life.
VI. Emergency Management and Problem Solving
1. Serves in leadership roles within the University’s emergency management and incident command structure.
2. Assists in the activation and implementation of emergency operations plans and continuity strategies.
3. Evaluates incidents, assesses risk, and implements appropriate mitigation and response measures.
4. Participates in emergency operations center activities, incident command functions, and crisis management teams as assigned.
5. Provides sound judgment and decision-making during routine operations and critical incidents.
6. Identifies operational challenges and develops innovative solutions to improve organizational performance and service delivery.
VII. Professional Responsibilities
1. Maintains proficiency in law enforcement practices, community policing principles, emergency management, and leadership competencies.
2. Maintains required certifications and qualifications, including firearms proficiency, defensive tactics, CPR, first aid, and other required training.
3. Testifies in criminal, civil, administrative, and regulatory proceedings as required.
4. Remains current on developments in law enforcement, higher education safety, emergency management, and public sector leadership.
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Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties described above.
- High school graduation or equivalent.
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Bachelor's degree (or 120 semester credit hours) granted by an accredited institution of higher education, preferably in police science, law enforcement, or other police or law curriculum.
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Possession of a valid driver's license.
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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.
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Eligibility for bonding, if required by the employing institution
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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.)
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Four (4) years (48 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, with at least one (1) year (12 months) of supervisory experience in the field
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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.)
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:
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Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
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New England Association of Schools and Colleges
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Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
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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.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSA’s)
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Integrity (Being honest and ethical.)
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Knowledge of Principles, Practices, and Procedures of Police Work (Ability to develop and maintain working knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of police work (such as Illinois Criminal Statutes, Illinois vehicle code, local ordinances, University rules and regulations, and civil law related to the police mission.))
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Verbal Communication (Ability to verbally communicate effectively during normal as well as stressful and emergency circumstances; ability to communicate clearly in writing, using correct grammar and spelling.)
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Decision Making and Problem Solving (Ability to analyze information and evaluate the potential results to choose the most appropriate solution.)
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Verbal Comprehension (Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.)
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Information Seeking (Ability to pay attention to detail; gather and arrange information; and prepare complete, concise, and accurate reports.)
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Conflict Management (Ability to handle complaints, settle disputes, and resolve grievances and conflicts.)
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Knowledge of areas such as (but not limited to) psychology and customer service.
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Defensive Techniques (Ability to develop and maintain skill in the use of firearms and other defensive techniques (armed and unarmed.))
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Vehicle Operation (Ability to operate a vehicle in a safe manner during normal as well as stressful and emergency circumstances.)
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Computer Skills (Ability to use computer hardware and software (such as charting, data base, and word processing software).)
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Ability to develop and maintain working knowledge of University community geography.
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Ability to enforce laws, ordinances, rules and regulations with tact, impartiality, and firmness.
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Ability to mentally and physically react effectively, quickly, calmly, and rationally during time of conflict and emergencies.
Condition of Employment
Out of State Applicants that apply to Springfield vacancies in classifications in the occupational area of Professional, Semi-Professional, or Managerial will be subject to the following Condition of Employment: Pursuant to the State University Civil Service System, an out-of-state resident who is hired into this position must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of their start date.
