Police Lieutenant

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County • Wheaton, IL • 3h ago

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13299548

ThePolice Lieutenantposition leadership and administrative oversight for the daily operations of the department, assisting the Chief of Police with managing personnel, policy compliance, training programs, and specialized departmental initiatives. This role supervises records, property/evidence management, and departmental standards, ensuring compliance with local, state, and national law enforcement regulations.

What You\'ll Do

Supervise and coordinate personnel handling police records, reports,

statistics, evidence, property, and body-worn camera program, ensuring legal and policy compliance.

Oversee accreditation efforts and maintain compliance with national

law enforcement standards; update policies as needed.

Serve as liaison for records management systems, ensuring

integration with external agencies; monitor functionality, generate reports, and communicate procedures.

Assess and improve administrative workflows; recommend and implement

approved changes.

Collaborate with the Chief to develop departmental goals,

objectives, policies, and priorities.

Direct and manage training programs, ensuring state-mandated and

ongoing in-service training (firearms, defensive tactics, electronic devices) and field training for new officers.

Prepare and analyze monthly field activity reports and officer

schedules.

Perform patrol duties as needed, including responding to incidents,

issuing citations, and making arrests.

Manage budget preparation, approve expenditures, and monitor

spending within limits.

Oversee asset seizure and forfeiture processes with State\'s

Attorney\'s Office and Illinois State Police.

Maintain department inventory and property in compliance with

procurement and asset policies.

Investigate and resolve citizen complaints, ensuring accountability

and transparency as directed by the Chief.

Assist with collective bargaining, ensure contracts language is

followed to help ensure grievances are avoided when possible.

Manage and oversee department operations in the absence of the Chief

of Police.

Provide ongoing feedback, coaching, and counseling in a constructive

manner, and confront challenging situations directly with a positive approach, aiming to support and mentor employees in their development and progress.

Resolve and rectify issues, prioritize based on gravity and urgency,

analyze the root cause, gather relevant information, develop and evaluate viable solutions, decide on the most effective and logical solution, and plan and execute implementation.

Supervise staff, including hiring, scheduling, and assigning work,

reviewing performance, and recommending salary increases, promotions, transfers, demotions, corrective actions, or terminations.

Foster a work environment that promotes safe work habits, become

familiar with work procedures and policies, and observe and follow all safety best practices.

Maintain a supportive work environment and demonstrate a desire to

exceed the expectations of internal and external customers.

Perform other duties as required.

What You\'ll Need

Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of hire.

Possess an interest in the preservation of natural resources and demonstrate an ability to understand the role of law enforcement in the management of recreational areas.

Bachelor\'s degree in criminal justice or related field required; More than 7 years of related experience with 3 or more years of supervisory experience; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Certification by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and StandardsBoard as a Sworn Peace Officer required.

Valid Driver\'s License in good standing.

Must pass a medical evaluation and fit test, per OSHA regulations, to ensure a respirator can be safely worn when required.

Physical capability for exertion and quick response during emergencies.

12 week Northwestern School of Police Staff & Command or FBI National Academy required.

Ability to pass Command Officer\'s Development course within two (2) years of employment.

Must have and maintain CPR, AED, and First Aid Certification.

Must have and maintain Illinois Mandated Reporter certification or obtain upon hire.

Firearm Owner\'s Identification (FOID) Card required.

Skilled in leadership and personnel management, fostering a strong team culture.

Proven ability to make sound decisions under pressure during critical incidents.

Skilled in interpreting and enforcing laws, policies, and procedures effectively.

Excellent customer service, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information.

Ability to utilize software programs; workorder systems, Outlook, etc.

Demonstrated success in establishing and maintaining productive working relationships.

Strong com

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