Police Lieutenant jobs in Springfield, IL

Police Officer

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About UIS: Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system. The University serves approximately 4,000 students in 21 graduate and 31 undergraduate programs. You are encouraged to visit the university web page at http://www.uis.edu.

Application deadline: 11/10/2022

Please see below for instructions about submitting the required Police Officer Application Supplement.

Salary: $33.05 per hour / 8 hour work day

Summary:
Employees in positions allocated to this level safeguard lives and property by enforcing applicable laws and regulations and promoting good university/community relations. They work under general supervision of higher level personnel.

Duties & Responsibilities:

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  Patrol: Responsibilities of this duty includes - vehicular patrol of campus lots, roadways and parking areas; foot patrol of campus lots, parking areas and grounds; issuance of parking violation citations; directs vehicular and pedestrian traffic as necessary or required; places, or removes, traffic control devices as required or directed; assists motorists in distress; provides information, direction and assistance to the university community and visitors; deters, and or detects, criminal activity or behavior; and promotes good university/community relations.

• Investigations: Responsibilities of this duty includes - responding to criminal and non-criminal situations (observed or reported); preparing written reports, or completing forms, regarding a situation or incident; apprehension of persons committing criminal activities or behavior; and effecting an arrest, if necessary or required.

• Police/Community Relations: Responsibilities of this duty includes - providing escorts as requested or required; interaction with the community; and the promotion of departmental/community relations.

• Reports: Responsibilities of this duty includes - making written reports or completing forms, as required or directed.

• Emergency Response: Responsibilities of this duty includes - providing immediate and effective response to emergency needs, as required by circumstances.

• Operations: Responsibilities of this duty includes - assists superior officers as directed or required; assumes the duties of a superior officer, in cases where directed or required; participates in developmental activities of the department; knowledge of departmental and university policies/procedures/rules and regulations, and applicable state statutes, city or county ordinances; Facilitates activities of Police Telecommunicators in the absence of a superior shift officer, to ensure the shift operations and the mission of the department continue as required.

Minimum Qualifications:
1. High school graduation or equivalent
2. Possession of a valid driver’s license
3. 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
4. Eligibility for bonding, if required by the employing institution
5. 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.)
6. 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.

Additional requirements:
Must possess a valid “Class D” Illinois driver’s license.

ATTENTION - DEADLINE TO SUBMIT REQUIRED APPLICATION SUPPLEMENT: 11/10/2022

To access the Police Officer Application Supplement please copy and paste the following URL into your browser: https://www.uis.edu/hr/employment

The form can be found under Applicant Resources. Upload/attach the supplement to your documents on your applicant account.

Important Note for All Qualified Candidates: The Police Officer Physical Fitness Testing is scheduled to take place on 11/21/22 at 7:00 AM.

More information about Police Officer Physical Fitness Testing can be found at: https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/documents/Police/3532/PFT_Info_To_Applicants.pdf

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Integrity (Being honest and ethical.)
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.))
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.)
Decision Making and Problem Solving (Ability to analyze information and evaluate the potential results to choose the most appropriate solution.)
Verbal Comprehension (Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.)
Information Seeking (Ability to pay attention to detail; gather and arrange information; and prepare complete, concise, and accurate reports.)
Conflict Management (Ability to handle complaints, settle disputes, and resolve grievances and conflicts.)
Knowledge of areas such as (but not limited to) psychology and customer service.
Defensive Techniques (Ability to develop and maintain skill in the use of firearms and other defensive techniques (armed and unarmed.))
Vehicle Operation (Ability to operate a vehicle in a safe manner during normal as well as stressful and emergency circumstances.)
Computer Skills (Ability to use computer hardware and software (such as charting, data base, and word processing software.)
Ability to develop and maintain working knowledge of University community geography.
Ability to enforce laws, ordinances, rules and regulations with tact, impartiality, and firmness.
Ability to mentally and physically react effectively, quickly, calmly, and rationally during time of conflict and emergencies.

Physical Demands:

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  Standing : Frequently

• Walking : Frequently

• Sitting : Frequently

• Lifting : Frequently

• Carrying : Frequently

• Pushing : Occasionally

• Pulling : Occasionally

• Climbing : Occasionally

• Balancing : Constantly

• Stooping : Frequently

• Kneeling : Occasionally

• Crouching : Occasionally

• Crawling : Occasionally

• Reaching : Constantly

• Handling : Constantly

• Grasping : Constantly

• Feeling : Constantly

• Talking : Constantly

• Hearing : Constantly

• Repetitive Motions : Frequently

• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination : Constantly

• Taste/Smell : Constantly

• Performing Manual Tasks : Constantly

Working Conditions:

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  Extreme cold : Frequently

• Extreme heat : Frequently

• Humid : Frequently

• Wet : Frequently

• Noise : Constantly

• Hazards : Constantly

• Temperature Change : Frequently

• Atmospheric Conditions : Frequently

• Vibration : Frequently

Travel Requirements:
80% Officers are expected to patrol campus, and report to training on and off campus.

Employment Policies and other information:

Failure to accurately describe work experience, or failure to submit college transcripts may result in an applicant not being admitted to the exam.

UIS an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with strong institutional commitment to recruitment and retention of a diverse and inclusive community. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility.

The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law.

Residence Reference: For full consideration, applicants must be residents of the State of Illinois.

New Policy: All offers for employment are contingent upon proof of vaccination against the COVID-19 virus, or an approved exemption, pursuant to UIS New Hire COVID Policy Supplement.

The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current or former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment.

UIS employment in this role is not covered by Social Security, and instead, is covered by the State University Retirement System.

• You will not pay Social Security taxes and your earning will not be on your Social Security Record. (Your record will, however, show your Medicare wages.
• Your pension from the State Universities Retirement System may affect the amount of your:

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted by contacting UIS HR at hremployment@uis.edu or call 217-206-6652.