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Testing Only University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan United States, Illinois, Urbana Aug 04, 2026 Police Sergeant
Testing Only
Testing for future openings\nDivision of Public Safety\nThe Division of Public Safety is currently offering Police\nSergeant testing for possible future openings with the University of Illinois\nPolice Department.

Interested law enforcement officers will be required to\nsubmit an application to be considered for testing. This is an application to\ntest. If you have already tested, and you are satisfied with your score, there\nis no need to test again. If you are interested in applying for a\nvacancy, please monitor our job board for future openings. Police Sergeants perform supervisory police work which involves responsibility\nfor supervising and assisting in the management of police patrol, criminal\ninvestigation, training, and in the performance of general daily supervisory\nduties. This position frequently participates in the work performed by\nsubordinate Police Officers and assumes complete charge in the event of the\nabsence of a superior officer.

Duties & Responsibilities:

\nAssist 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;\nPatrol the University community observing, supervising, and instructing subordinate officers;\nRespond to police incidents requiring supervisory coordination;\nProvide effective emergency response and take charge of incident control at major incidents in the absence of a senior officer;\nAssist and instruct subordinate officers during investigations or difficult or unusual incidents;\nReview and approve the work of assigned subordinate police officers;\nEvaluate the performance of subordinate employees and identify and meet training needs if appropriate;\nSchedule, 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.\nPerform the functions and duties of the superior officer during scheduled and non-scheduled absences.\nAssist in the supervision or, in the absence of a superior, command special event details such as sporting events, concerts, parades, etc.\nAssist in staff studies and program development/coordination of activities and directives pertinent to the activity group.\nPerform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

\nHigh\nschool graduation or equivalent.\nPossession\nof a valid driver's license.\nNo\nrecord of conviction of a felony or misdemeanors as identified in the\nIllinois Police Training Act (50 ILCS 705 et seq.), or a crime involving\nmoral turpitude.\nEligibility\nfor bonding, if required by the employing institution.\nSuccessful\ncompletion of the Basic Law Enforcement Officers' Training course as\nprescribed by the Illinois Law Enforcement\nTraining\n& Standards Board, if required by the employing institution. All\nrecruit law enforcement officers who successfully complete this course\nafter September 1, 1984 are required to successfully pass the Law\nEnforcement Officers' Certification\nExamination.\n(Applicants lacking such training at time of appointment will be required\nto complete such requirement during, and as a part of, their probationary\nperiod of employment in this class.)\nAt\nleast 21 years of age upon employment. (This requirement may be further\ndefined by local recruitment, examination, and employment policies,\nprovided age requirements have been met with regard to all other\napplicable state and federal regulations in this respect.)

ADDITIONAL CREDENTIALS TO BE VERIFIED BY PLACEMENT OFFICER

Associate's\ndegree (or 60 semester credit hours) granted by an accredited institution\nof higher education, preferably in police science, law enforcement, or\nother police or law curriculum.\nTwo\n(2) years (24 months) of full-time experience as a police officer with a\nfederal, state, county, college or university, municipal, or public\ninstitutional police organization having a recognized merit system.

NOTE:

Persons who have not successfully completed the\nmandated firearm training course, as approved and recognized by the Illinois\nLaw Enforcement Training & Standards Board, must complete the course during\ntheir probationary period. Police officers are not authorized to carry a\nservice weapon until successfully completing such training.

NOTE:

Educational credit given only for coursework taken at a\ncollege/university accredited by one of the following associations:\nMiddle States Association of Colleges and Schools\nNorth Central Association of Colleges and Schools England Association of Schools and Colleges\nNorthwest Association of Schools and Colleges\nSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools\nWestern Association of Schools and Colleges\n

NOTE:

Upon an employee's request, a waiver of educational requirements for\nsupervisory positions can be submitted and considered for current police\nofficers originally and continuously employed by the state university system\nprior to June 1, 2010.

Preferred Qualifications:

Current affiliation with the University of Illinois Police Department.\nPrevious supervisory experience.\n

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

\nConsiderable knowledge of Illinois Criminal Statutes, Illinois vehicle code, local ordinances, University rules and regulations, and civil law related to the police mission.\nConsiderable knowledge of University community geography.\nConsiderable knowledge of University Police Department Directives.\nConsiderable knowledge of modern approved principals, practices, and procedures of police work.\nKnowledge of recent developments, current literature, and sources of information regarding police methods and techniques, particularly as related to police patrol operations.\nAbility to understand, carry out, and issue verbal and written instructions.\nAbility to communicate effectively during normal conditions as well as stressful, emergency circumstances.\nAbility to gather information and prepare clear, comprehensive and accurate reports.\nDemonstrated ability to mentor, train and lead personnel.\nAbility to analyze situations rapidly and accurately and to adopt quick, effective and reasonable courses of action with due regard to surrounding hazards and conditions.\nAbility to operate a vehicle in a safe manner during normal conditions and stressful, emergency circumstances.\nSkill in the use of firearms and other defensive tactics (weapons and unarmed).\nAbility to enforce laws, ordinances, rules and regulations with tact, impartiality, and firmness.\nAbility 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\nmust take a written test in order to be considered. If you have already\ntested, and you are satisfied with your score, there is no need to test\nagain. If you are interested in applying for a vacancy, please monitor\nour 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\nsponsorship 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.

Requisition ID:

1035976

Job Category:

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