Patrol and Campus Safety Captain

The Patrol & Campus Safety Captain (PCS Captain) reports to the Chief of Police and is responsible for the supervision of public safety staff (police/safety monitors/dispatch/student workers) in performance of regularly assigned patrols, event staffing, incident investigations and daily operations of the department. The PCS Captain is responsible for shift notices and assignments.

The PCS Captain performs a wide variety of operational, investigative and administrative tasks in support of public safety objectives while serving as a member of the Student Life team who are committed to creating a campus community where all feel welcomed, supported, and safe.

· Assist the Chief of Police in leading, directing and managing the administration and daily operation of the Department of public safety including, but not limited to patrol services, Clery Act, crime prevention, community outreach and training, emergency response and preparedness, and event security.

· Provide administrative leadership to staff by being present on second or third shift a minimum of 3 times per week

· Assist the Chief of Police with controlling scenes, directing first responders, and restoring order.

· Performs the full range of Police Officers duties and serves as liaison with federal, state and local law enforcement and fire agencies, private security vendors and contractors regarding emergency management and security matters.

· Serves as a Field Training Supervisor.

· Reviews reports and routes notification in a timely manner while assuring accuracy completeness and grammatical correctness.

· Works with the Chief to conduct pre-hire evaluations of prospective police, safety monitors and dispatch candidates.

· Monitors scheduling to assure efficient and effective use of personnel and budget resources.

· Conducts ongoing performance evaluations.

· Serves as the LEADS Coordinator and maintains employee compliance for the department.

· Investigates complaints concerning the conduct or performance of Public Safety employees. Makes recommendations in matters concerning employee discipline and retention.

· In partnership with IT and Facilities, manage the CAPERS reporting software, blue light emergency phones, door alarms, and officer body cameras (Axon).

· Effectively interacts with students, faculty, staff, parents and the local community, and reflect a mission-focused, student-centered philosophy that appreciates and understand the sensitive issues involving today’s college-age population in a crisis situation.

· Participates in ongoing and periodic training for the department on the law, police procedures, community policing, community engagement, conflict avoidance, de-escalation, operational tactics, report writing and other topics to keep knowledge and skills current.

· Monitors vehicle maintenance.

· Participate in a variety of emergency management activities including presentations, tabletop and field training exercises, and as special staff within the incident command post.

· Must be a certified police officer with five (5) to seven (7) years of progressively responsible supervisory work experience in a law enforcement agency and emergency management experience, as a supervisor. At least three (3) of those years must be in a managerial capacity. Police Staff and Command certification preferred

· Must be currently certified as a police officer through the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB), or be in full compliance with certification requirements as a police officer prior to a conditional offer of employment.

· Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Police or Fire Administration, Public Administration, or related field with coursework in police or fire science, emergency management, police or fire administration, criminal justice, or law enforcement preferred

· Must be eligible for, or possess, a valid driver’s license.

· Open to flexible schedule with ability to cover multiple shifts each week

· Must pass a background check that includes submitting fingerprints to the Illinois State Police and FBI. Cannot have any felony convictions, or have been convicted of domestic violence or similar crimes.

· Must be 21 years of age or older.