Chief of Police

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Chief of Police

Salary

$71,465.00 - $100,806.00 Annually

Location

District-Wide, IL

Job Type

Full-Time Staff

Job Number

22-00629

Department

Police

Opening Date

11/06/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

Work Hours

Varies

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General Information & Responsibilities

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 Duties

DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Leads, directs, and develops assigned personnel through procedure development/implementation, training, and performance evaluation.

• Maintains knowledge of and compliance with state and federal statutes and pending legislation pertaining to law enforcement issues.

• Establishes and maintains rapport with College personnel, students, public, local law enforcement agencies, and other community agencies as necessary.

• Oversees the administration of all safety and security administrative policies

• 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.

• Performs operational functions including directing daily departmental operation, investigations, critical incidents, and deployment of personnel.

• Performs community outreach functions including developing, directing, and providing training to BHC personnel, students, and police officers.

• Designs and manages implementation of integrated security systems protecting college assets and personnel.

• Responsible for development, implementation, and oversight of plans that address all hazards, campus emergency operations, and campus violence prevention.

• Develops, designs, and implements responsive changes to College-wide conditions or procedures to reduce physical and monetary liability to the college.

• Identify areas of loss exposure.

• Implement changes to current processes as needed.

• Administers police union contract as it relates to operational, financial, and behavioral performance of the department.

• Accurately prepares any and all reports required by the federal Clery Act (Campus Security) and submits in a timely manner.

• Maintains satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record.

DESCRIPTION OF OTHER DUTIES:

• Serves as a Campus Security Authority.

• Responsible for assisting in the operation of the police office as required, including serving as a working Chief as necessary.

• Recommends purchase of supplies, materials, and equipment.

• Provides reports to apprise administration of any unusual or difficult situations.

• Manages criminal, internal, and background investigations for College employees.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

OVERALL ACOUNTIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates Black Hawk College core values

• Performs work accurately.

• Works cooperatively with others.

• Communicates in a professional, pleasant, and clear manner.

• Knowledgeable of applicable codes, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Uses job-related computer applications efficiently.

PRINCIPAL WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

• Works cooperatively with the College President, Vice Presidents, the College Deans, and other administrative staff.

• Works directly with the faculty, staff, and student body.

• Works cooperatively with area law enforcement and public safety entities.

Education & Experience

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.)

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• Minimum of five years of experience as a certified law enforcement officer required.

• Minimum of three years of experience in a supervisory position preferred.

• Ability to acquire certification as a Peace Officer from the Illinois Police Training and Standards Board within six months of start date required.

• Working knowledge of the Illinois Criminal Code, Illinois Traffic Code, and applicable State and Federal laws required.

• Working knowledge of the Campus Security Act preferred.

• Knowledge and skills in the use of police-related equipment required.

• Computer literacy including use of Microsoft Office required.

• Must have no felony convictions.

• 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.

While you contribute your talent and enthusiasm to BHC, as an eligible employee you will have access to outstanding health benefits, ample time off, a pension plan, educational opportunities, and much more. In this section, you will find an overview of our comprehensive and generous benefit programs. Be sure to check out the Compensation section as well.

Core Benefits

Medical

Prescription Drug Plan

Mail Order Pharmacy

Dental

Vision

Basic Life Insurance

Tuition Waiver

Employee Assistance Program

Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)/Dependent Care Account (DCA)

Paid Holidays

Sick Leave

Vacation

Personal Days

Retirement Pension Plans

State University Retirement System of Illinois (SURS): Employees working in a regular and continuous position or one in which services are expected to be rendered on a continuous basis for at least four months or one academic term, whichever is less, may be eligible to enroll in SURS. To learn more about SURS, visit

Optional 403b Tax-Deferred Investment Program: Employees may set up a 403b plan through Empower Retirement.

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Do you have a bachelor's degree?

• Yes

• No

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Do you have a minimum of five years of experience as a certified law enforcement officer?

• Yes

• No

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Do you have the ability to acquire certification as a Peace Officer from the Illinois Police Training and Standards Board within six months of start date?

• Yes

• No

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Do you have a working knowledge of the Illinois Criminal Code, Illinois Traffic Code, and applicable State and Federal laws?

• Yes

• No

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Do you have a knowledge and skills in the use of police-related equipment?

• Yes

• No

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Do you have a valid driver’s license?

• Yes

• No

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Employer

Black Hawk College

Address

6600 34th Ave

Moline, Illinois, 61265

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