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DSS Police: Medical Center Operations Staff
About the Department
The University of Chicago campus is part of Chicago\'s Hyde Park
neighborhood, which contains a significant amount of off-campus housing
for undergraduate and graduate students. More than a third of the
University\'s staff reside in areas surrounding the campus, and more
than 50% of the University\'s faculty live in the Hyde Park area. The
Department of Safety and Security includes the University of Chicago
Police Department (UCPD), UC Campus Safety, Management Services,
Transportation and Parking Services, Environmental Health and Safety,
and Emergency Management. The Department is a unit of the Office of
Legal Affairs and aims to provide stronger safety and transportation
services to members of the University community. By long tradition, the
University Police assists the Chicago Police Department in policing Hyde
Park and surrounding neighborhoods. The University of Chicago Police
Department has more than 100 sworn personnel. The University Police
patrol an area encompassing 6.5 square miles and a population of
approximately 65,000 people, many of whom have no direct connection to
the University.
Job Information
Job Summary:
Sergeants assigned to specialized units perform specific duties
characteristic of the unit. A Sergeant may be assigned to any one of the
following: Accreditation, Fleet Management, Investigative Services,
Community Relations, Administration, Special Events or Recruitment. In
addition to performing some or all the above-described duties, a
Sergeant assigned to any one of these specialized units provides
knowledge, expertise, and experience which are unique to day-to-day
operations of these units as well as unusual situations which may occur
during law enforcement operations. The qualifications required of a
Sergeant assigned to a specialized unit are subject to change depending
on the changes in the Department\'s policies and procedures.
Responsibilities:
The position of Police Sergeant within the Department is assigned to
a patrol squad, specialized unit, or administrative unit.
Provides oversight of their area of responsibility. In this
capacity, the Sergeant prepares daily shift assignments; prepares
and presents roll call briefing and training; inspects personnel and
equipment for conformity to Department standards.
Reviews and approves various @types of reports.
Prepares and investigates personnel complaints; responds to crime
scenes; handles radio calls for service and dispatches personnel;
keeps their supervisors informed of issues of concern to them.
Trains and directs probationary officers.
Manages crimes scenes, serving as the incident commander when
required and until relieved.
Assures all personnel are held accountable for complying with state
and federal laws as well as Department and University policies.
Performs related functions.
Competencies:
Demonstrated self-restraint in challenging and/or demanding
situations required.
Make sound decisions quickly based on the facts presented required.
Demonstrate respect and safeguard the dignity and rights of all
individuals required.
Effectively deal with a variety of unpleasant circumstances and
unusual human conduct associated with and/or arising from emergency
situations including, but not limited to, physical trauma, mental
and/or physical stress, panic, etc. required.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with public
and enforcement officials, public, and members of the University
Community required. React effectively mentally and physically,
quickly, calmly, and rationally during times of conflicts and
emergencies required.
Safely defend self/or others in hostile, combative situations
required.
Additional Responsibilities
Education, Experience, or Certifications:
Education:
High school diploma required.
Bachelor\'s degree from an accredited university or college required
for Sergeants hired after January 1, 2015. Successful completion of
the Basic Law Enforcement Officers\' Training course as prescribed
by the Illinois Law Enforcement Officers\' Training and Standards
Board OR equivalent training, as determined by the Illinois Law
Enforcement Officers\' Training and Standards Board, in another
state required.
Experience:
Minimum of three years of experience as a full-time sworn law
enforcement officer required.
No corrective action within the previous six months of employment as
of date of promotion to Sergeant required.
Previous experience as a Police Officer at the University of Chicago
preferred.
Technical Knowledge or Skills:
Working knowledge of Illinois Criminal Statutes, Illinois vehicle code,
local ordinances, and civil law related to police work required.
Knowledge of University and police
