Chief of Police

Black Hawk College; Moline (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Hawk College is seeking a Chief of Police to oversee the Black Hawk College Police Department, directing operations, training, and compliance across campus safety, investigations, and emergency planning.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, 5+ years as a certified officer, and 3+ years in supervision, with ability to obtain Peace Officer certification within six months. Strong knowledge of Illinois laws and campus security is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of five years of experience as a certified law enforcement officer.
• Minimum of three years in a supervisory position preferred.
• Ability to acquire Peace Officer certification within six months of start date.
• Knowledge of Illinois Criminal Code, Illinois Traffic Code, and applicable laws.
• Campus Security Act knowledge preferred.
• Knowledge of police-related equipment.
• Computer literacy including MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Directs police officers and oversees all district activities of the Black Hawk College Police Department.
• Plans, directs, and administers emergency communication, patrol, investigations, records management, security, and community outreach.
• Develops and implements department procedures, budgets, and personnel management.
• Guides daily department operations, investigations, and deployment of personnel.
• Provides training to department staff and college personnel; ensures compliance with state and federal reporting (Clery Act).
• Maintains campus safety plans, emergency operations, and violence prevention measures.
• Represents the department in relations with college leadership and law enforcement partners.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Five years of experience as a certified law enforcement officer

Three years supervisory experience

Peace Officer certification within six months

Knowledge of Illinois Criminal Code/Traffic Code

Campus Security Act knowledge

Police equipment proficiency

Computer literacy (MS Office)

No felony convictions

Valid driver’s license

Job description

TYPE OF SUPERVISION GIVEN TO OTHERS

Directs police officers

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The Chief of Police oversees, plans, and directs all district activities of the Black Hawk College Police Department; provides administration and management for the existing operational and staffing activities in the functional areas of emergency communication, proactive police patrol, criminal investigation/prosecution, records management, physical security, crime prevention, emergency planning, regulatory compliance, community outreach, and threat analysis/response.

DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1. Leads, directs, and develops assigned personnel through procedure development/implementation, training, and performance evaluation.
2. Maintains knowledge of and compliance with state and federal statutes and pending legislation pertaining to law enforcement issues.
3. Establishes and maintains rapport with College personnel, students, public, local law enforcement agencies, and other community agencies as necessary.
4. Oversees the administration of all safety and security administrative policies
5. Performs administrative functions including developing and implementing department procedure, records management, budget management, personnel management, equipment maintenance, issue and deployment, conducting/directing confidential investigations, direct completion and submission of required state and federal reports, and departmental hiring processes.
6. Performs operational functions including directing daily departmental operation, investigations, critical incidents, and deployment of personnel.
7. Performs community outreach functions including developing, directing, and providing training to BHC personnel, students, and police officers.
8. Designs and manages implementation of integrated security systems protecting college assets and personnel.
9. Responsible for development, implementation, and oversight of plans that address all hazards, campus emergency operations, and campus violence prevention.
10. Develops, designs, and implements responsive changes to College-wide conditions or procedures to reduce physical and monetary liability to the college.
11. Identify areas of loss exposure.
12. Implement changes to current processes as needed.
13. Administers police union contract as it relates to operational, financial, and behavioral performance of the department.
14. Accurately prepares any and all reports required by the federal Clery Act (Campus Security) and submits in a timely manner.
15. Maintains satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record.

DESCRIPTION OF OTHER DUTIES

1. Serves as a Campus Security Authority.
2. Responsible for assisting in the operation of the police office as required, including serving as a working Chief as necessary.
3. Recommends purchase of supplies, materials, and equipment.
4. Provides reports to apprise administration of any unusual or difficult situations.
5. Manages criminal, internal, and background investigations for College employees.
6. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

OVERALL ACOUNTIBILITIES:

1. Demonstrates Black Hawk College core values
2. Performs work accurately.
3. Works cooperatively with others.
4. Communicates in a professional, pleasant, and clear manner.
5. Knowledgeable of applicable codes, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
6. Uses job-related computer applications efficiently.

PRINCIPAL WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

1. Works cooperatively with the College President, Vice Presidents, the College Deans, and other administrative staff.
2. Works directly with the faculty, staff, and student body.
3. Works cooperatively with area law enforcement and public safety entities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. Bachelor’s degree required.
2. Minimum of five years of experience as a certified law enforcement officer required.
3. Minimum of three years of experience in a supervisory position preferred.
4. Ability to acquire certification as a Peace Officer from the Illinois Police Training and Standards Board within six months of start date required.
5. Working knowledge of the Illinois Criminal Code, Illinois Traffic Code, and applicable State and Federal laws required.
6. Working knowledge of the Campus Security Act preferred.
7. Knowledge and skills in the use of police-related equipment required.
8. Computer literacy including use of Microsoft Office required.
9. Must have no felony convictions.
10. Valid driver’s license required.

The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the described job; it is not an all-encompassing statement of all the work requirements that may be necessary to perform the job.