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Commander of the Macon County Law Enforcement Training Center (Internal Posting)
USD 95,455.9-128,607.86 / year
Posted on Jul 12, 2026
Position Details
Position Information
| Position Title | Commander of the Macon County Law Enforcement Training Center (Internal Posting) |
|---|---|
| Job Category | Full-Time Staff |
| Division | Law Enforcement (MCLETC) |
| Department | Main Campus |
| Job Description | The Commander of the Macon County Law Enforcement Training Center (MCLETC) serves as the senior leadership official responsible for advancing the Center’s mission of preparing highly qualified law enforcement and correctional officers. The Commander provides strategic leadership and administrative oversight for all academy operations, facilities, and property, ensuring the effective and efficient operation of the campus. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with the standards established by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB) while maintaining the quality and integrity of training programs for police recruits, correctional officers, experienced officers, and specialized law enforcement personnel. Must be a current Richland employee. |
| Required Qualifications | MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s degree in a multi-disciplined Criminal Justice field or other related field and at least three years of experience in an upper-level management position at a multipurpose training facility and at least five years of experience in a senior criminal justice administrator position required (Lieutenant, Captain, Colonel, Deputy Chief, Chief Deputy, Chief, Sheriff). Experience in coordinating instructors, facilitators, and service providers within a complex, multi-program structure is required. Candidates must also have experience implementing multi-week curricula designed to meet established regulatory standards. Demonstrated experience developing programmatic strategies to achieve organizational goals—including needs assessment, organizational growth, and strategic collaboration with external partners—is essential. This position requires significant leadership experience and a strong background in law enforcement or the criminal justice field. Must be a current Richland Employee. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to provide strategic leadership and advance the mission and long-term vision of the Macon County Law Enforcement Training Center. The position requires proven leadership experience and extensive knowledge of law enforcement training and operations, including firearms, criminal and internal investigations, patrol operations, physical fitness, budgeting, and contemporary policing strategies. The Commander must demonstrate the ability to prepare, administer, and implement an institutional budget while ensuring responsible stewardship of financial resources. The successful candidate must also establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including faculty, law enforcement recruits, sworn professionals, staff, administrators, and external partners. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS · Provide leadership, management, and strategic direction for all MCLETC programs, services, and activities; · Serve as a liaison with RCC departments and external partners to ensure alignment on operational development, clearly communicating program objectives, requirements, and outcomes. · Develop and implement long-range strategies to achieve the organization’s mission; establish and maintain operating procedures and policies in accordance with RCC guidelines. · Maintain official records and documentation, ensuring compliance with RCC requirements and applicable state and federal regulations. · Manage and participate in the development and administration of the MCLETC annual budget; forecast staffing, equipment, materials, and supply needs; monitor expenditures; implement adjustments as necessary; and prepare quarterly and annual programmatic and fiscal reports for RCC. · Recruit, select, and supervise instructors, coordinators, training officers, and support staff; coordinate and/or deliver training for employees and contractual personnel. · Support the professional development of staff and contractual personnel; conduct annual performance evaluations; and provide instruction as needed. · Plan, direct, coordinate, and evaluate MCLETC operations; assign projects and program responsibilities; monitor workflow; and assess outcomes and work products. · Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders in the criminal justice community; support marketing and outreach efforts to promote programs, recruitment, and retention. · Attend professional conferences, trainings, advisory committee meetings, and regional and state meetings to remain current on public safety issues and curriculum developments. · Oversee maintenance of MCLETC facilities and resources in coordination with RCC Facilities Management, ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and community college safety standards. · Perform additional administrative duties and related services as assigned. |
| Preferred Qualifications | A candidate with completion of an accredited law enforcement leader’s program such as the FBI National Academy or Northwest School of Command Staff is preferred. |
| Physical Demands | · Must be able to receive, process, and provide visual and verbal information. · Must be able to work effectively in stressful situations. · Provide timely response to internally imposed conditions and deadlines · Respond to concurrent, multiple, non-related issues Ability to work in a standard office environment including ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, twist, and lift 20 lbs. |
| Salary | E16- ($95,455.90-$128,607.86) |
Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number | S302P |
|---|---|
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
| Job Open Date | 07/09/2026 |
| Job Close Date | 07/14/2026 |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | CUSTOMER SERVICE STATEMENT Consistently performs duties with concern, courtesy, and respect for all persons in a prompt and timely manner. Must work cooperatively with students, staff, and community members and be sensitive and respectful to issues of student and staff diversity. Consistently exhibits responsiveness to others in the organization at all levels and responds to requests for assistance from students, staff, and community members in a helpful and timely manner. RISK MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES Assist with daily supervision of College division ensuring that the safety needs of faculty and students are communicated and met and that the risk is reduced by monitoring conditions, events, and circumstances present through daily operations in the accomplishment of job position tasks and functions. Provide careful supervision and protection of college’s real and personal property. The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements which may be inherent in the position. |
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