Job Description

Police Sergeant - Testing Only - Testing for future openings

Division of Public Safety

The 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.

Police Sergeants perform supervisory police work which involves responsibility
for supervising and assisting in the management of police patrol, criminal
investigation, training, and in the performance of general daily supervisory
duties. This position frequently participates in the work performed by
subordinate Police Officers and assumes complete charge in the event of the
absence of a superior officer.

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
  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.)
• 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. Apply to test for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact Jen Cochrane at walburnc@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

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

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.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

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 accessibility@illinois.edu

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