Sergeant - PT

Morton College; Morton (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Morton College seeks a Sergeant to ensure campus safety by directing patrol operations, enforcing laws and college rules, and guiding a team of officers. This role requires 15 years in law enforcement, 3 years in supervision, and Illinois certification or renewal.

The Sergeant will act as an ambassador of Morton College and uphold core values. The position will lead safety initiatives, coordinate investigations, and maintain accurate records while collaborating with college leadership and

Qualifications

• 15 years of law enforcement experience.
• 3 years in a supervisory role with command experience.
• Certified courses in Law Enforcement management, leadership and operations.
• Valid state driver’s license and FOID Card (Illinois residents).
• Illinois police officer state certification or ability to update/renew.
• Honesty, integrity, emotional stability and good judgment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Computer skills and Microsoft Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily patrol operations and supervise officers.
• Enforce applicable federal, state, local laws and college rules.
• Direct, oversee and coordinate daily activities of the Campus Safety department.
• Protect college personnel, students and guests and college property.
• Ensure a safe working and academic atmosphere free of hazards.
• Develop and implement goals, policies, and safety protocols.
• Review investigations and supervise reporting for accuracy.
• Maintain departmental records and protocol integrity.
• Act as ambassador of Morton College at events.

Skills

Law enforcement leadership

Communication skills

Computer skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Associate Degree in Law Enforcement or Military

Job description

The Sergeant will ensure the safety of persons and college property by overseeing routine patrol operations for the campus such as; enforcing applicable federal, state local laws, and college rules and regulations. Direct, oversee, and coordinate daily activities. Create an atmosphere of community, communication and support. Supervise Officers for accountability, professionalism and provide guidance. Ensure all department members demonstrate the Morton College core values of compassion, equity, accountability, innovation, excellence, and respect.

• Enforce applicable federal, state local laws; and college rules and regulations.
• Oversee the daily patrol operations; monitor traffic, criminal activity, or any other potential hazard to the institution.
• Assume the responsibility for the operations of the Campus Safety department and supervise patrol officers under his/her command.
• Protect the college and property of all staff, students and guests within the confines of the college or college-controlled properties.
• Ensure a safe working and academic atmosphere free of health and safety hazards.
• Manage and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and safety protocols.
• Identify and communicate any deficiencies or risk.
• Supervise, review the preparation of reports and other written material for accuracy and integrity.
• Maintain departmental records and the integrity of protocols.
• Review, assign and oversee investigations conducted regarding criminal matters.
• Manage any major incidents or crime scenes.
• Inspect and maintain department equipment.
• Provide first responder medical assistance and be certified in First Aid.
• Other duties as assigned by the Chief of Police or the President of the College.
• The responsibilities and duties of the Sergeant position may change as the needs of the college arise.
• Act as an ambassador of Morton College through participation in college and community-based events.

Required Qualifications

15 years of law enforcement experience, 3 of those years in a supervisory role with command experience. Applicant should have certified courses in Law Enforcement management, leadership and operations. Possess a valid state driver's license, FOID Card (Illinois residents), and have a valid Illinois police officer state certification or ability to update/renew if retired law enforcement. Possess honesty, integrity, emotional stability, good judgment, dependability, the ability to function well under pressure, and a professional appearance. Have excellent written and oral communication skills. Computer skills and Microsoft Office proficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

An Associate Degree in Law Enforcement or Military. Northwestern Staff and Command or the F.B.I. National Academy a plus. Certified Crisis Intervention Team (CIT), juvenile or school resource Officer and community relations experience. Experience as a law enforcement trainer, field training officer, or training program coordinator. Familiar with National Incident Management System. Ability to communicate in Spanish.

This position will work 2nd and 3rd shift.