Police Sergeant - Testing Only

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time Off

Tuition waivers for employees and deps

Job summary

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is conducting testing for the Police Sergeant position for potential future openings within the Illinois Police Department. This notice invites qualified officers to submit applications for testing to be considered for vacancies.

Responsibilities include supervising patrol shifts, coordinating incidents, training personnel, and ensuring compliance with directives. The wage for this Civil Service role is $45.98 per hour, with testing conducted as part of

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Two years (24 months) of full-time police officer experience preferred.
• Basic Law Enforcement Officers Training as mandated by IL Standards Board.
• Applicants with firearm training are preferred.
• Educational credit for credits from accredited colleges may apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organizing, directing, and reporting activities of patrol officers.
• Assign and brief officers at shift start.
• Patrol University community and supervise officers.
• Respond to incidents and coordinate emergency response.
• Mentor, train and lead personnel; evaluate performance.

Skills

Criminal law

Vehicle code

Report writing

Police procedures

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree or 60 college credits

Job description

Police Sergeant - Testing Only - Testing for future openings

Division of Public Safety is currently offering Police Sergeant testing for possible future openings with the University of Illinois Police Department. Interested law enforcement officers will be required to submit an application to be considered for testing. This is an application to test. If you have already tested, and you are satisfied with your score, there is no need to test again. If you are interested in applying for a vacancy, please monitor our job board for future openings.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist superior in planning, organizing, directing, staffing, coordinating, and reporting activities of subordinate Police Officers assigned to a police patrol shift/unit to assure compliance with Written Directives and effectively meet the mission of the police department.
• Assign and brief police officers at the beginning of a shift;
• Patrol the University community observing, supervising, and instructing subordinate officers;
• Respond to police incidents requiring supervisory coordination;
• Provide effective emergency response and take charge of incident control at major incidents in the absence of a senior officer;
• Assist and instruct subordinate officers during investigations or difficult or unusual incidents;
• Review and approve the work of assigned subordinate police officers;
• Evaluate the performance of subordinate employees and identify and meet training needs if appropriate;
• Schedule, or assist in scheduling, subordinate Police Officers to provide appropriate staffing levels for vacations, sickness, court appearances, special events, etc.
• Assist in the supervision of telecommunicators, security guard officers, and student patrol officers.
• Perform the functions and duties of the superior officer during scheduled and non-scheduled absences.
• Assist in the supervision or, in the absence of a superior, command special event details such as sporting events, concerts, parades, etc.
• Assist in staff studies and program development/coordination of activities and directives pertinent to the activity group.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• 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.
• Eligibility for bonding, if required by the employing institution.
• 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 recruiting 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.)
• 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.)

ADDITIONAL CREDENTIALS TO BE VERIFIED BY PLACEMENT OFFICER

• Associate's degree (or 60 semester credit hours) granted by an accredited institution of higher education, preferably in police science, law enforcement, or other police or law curriculum.
• Two (2) years (24 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.

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:
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
New England Association of Schools and Colleges
Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current affiliation with the University of Illinois Police Department.
• Previous supervisory experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of Illinois Criminal Statutes, Illinois vehicle code, local ordinances, University rules and regulations, and civil law related to the police mission.
• Considerable knowledge of University community geography.
• Considerable knowledge of University Police Department Directives.
• Considerable knowledge of modern approved principals, practices, and procedures of police work.
• Knowledge of recent developments, current literature, and sources of information regarding police methods and techniques, particularly as related to police patrol operations.
• Ability to understand, carry out, and issue verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively during normal conditions as well as stressful, emergency circumstances.
• Ability to gather information and prepare clear, comprehensive and accurate reports.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor, train and lead personnel.
• Ability to analyze situations rapidly and accurately and to adopt quick, effective and reasonable courses of action with due regard to surrounding hazards and conditions.
• Ability to operate a vehicle in a safe manner during normal conditions and stressful, emergency circumstances.
• Skill in the use of firearms and other defensive tactics (weapons and unarmed).
• 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 times of conflict and emergencies.

Appointment Information:

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 3081 - Police Sergeant position, appointed on a 12-month basis. This is an application to test. You must take a written test in order to be considered. If you have already tested, and you are satisfied with your score, there is no need to test again. If you are interested in applying for a vacancy, please monitor our job board for future openings. The wage for this position is $45.98/hr.
For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information:

Applications to test must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on November 2, 2026. Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on November 2, 2026. For further information about this specific position, please contact Jen Cochrane at [e-mail]. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

This position is not eligible for any type of sponsorship for work authorization.

About the University:

At the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign - the state's flagship public university and one of the world's leading research institutions - every staff member helps shape what's next. Founded in 1867, Illinois is home to a vibrant community of 59,000 students from all 50 states and 129 countries, supported by 15 colleges and instructional units, more than 20 research institutes, and one of the most comprehensive student service ecosystems in the nation. Whether you're empowering first-generation students, fueling breakthrough innovation, or strengthening communities across Illinois and beyond, your work here has a far-reaching and deeply meaningful impact. The university offers a highly competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth and financial security. Join a top 10 public university that has launched over 330 startups and continues to redefine excellence - where the Illinois Value Proposition ensures that your contributions are recognized, your potential is nurtured, and your career can thrive.

Champaign-Urbana

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits:

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid time Off
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents

Equal Opportunity Statement:

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodation portal, or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at 217-333-0885, option #1, or [e-mail].

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