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Deputy Commander of MCLETC
USD 89,646.5-112,058.12 / year
Posted on Jul 24, 2026
Position Details
Position Information
| Position Title | Deputy Commander of MCLETC |
|---|---|
| Job Category | Full-Time Staff |
| Division | Law Enforcement (MCLETC) |
| Department | Main Campus |
| Job Description | The Deputy Commander of the Macon County Law Enforcement Training Center (MCLETC) serves as a senior leadership official responsible for assisting the Commander of the MCLETC in the administration, coordination, and oversight of all academy operations and property. This position ensures the quality of standards set forth by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB) in preparing police recruits, correctional officers, experienced officers and specialized personnel for success as professional law enforcement officers. The position will assume overall command of operations in the absence of the Commander and be responsible for the direct supervision of the Director of Training, along with supervision of the Class Coordinator, Staff, Instructors and Advisors in the absence of their direct supervisor. The position will be responsible for communicating with and recruiting Law Enforcement Agencies as needed to continue to fill the student enrollment at the MCLETC. |
| Required Qualifications | MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s Degree in a Criminal Justice field or other related field and at least five years of experience in a senior criminal justice administrator position required (Lieutenant, Captain, Colonel, Deputy Chief, Chief Deputy, Chief, Sheriff). The position requires leadership experience with executive level leadership training through the Federal Bureau of Investigations National Academy, Northwestern University School of Staff and Command or University of Louisville Southern Police Institute. Additionally, the position requires a background in law enforcement training, operations, budgets and policing strategies. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Must have a demonstrated ability to work effectively with persons of diverse backgrounds, including faculty, criminal justice trainees, professionals, and administrators. Excellent communication skills are essential, as well as general knowledge in areas of foundation of law enforcement, law, the police/corrections function and human behavior, patrol, criminal and internal investigations, traffic, police proficiency, firearms and officer wellness. Must have ability to use Canvas LMS and Microsoft Office Suite software, including Excel, Word, Publisher, and Access. |
| Preferred Qualifications | |
| Physical Demands | EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK Typical hours are variable according to training schedules and may include nights and weekends. Common work hours are Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm. This position is not eligible to participate in the alternative work arrangement program. TRAVEL Periodic travel in and out of state for meetings, training, conferences and seminars as required. PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT Must be able to receive, process, and provide visual and verbal information. Must be able to work effectively in stressful situations, managing complex operations. Provide timely response to internally imposed conditions and deadlines. Respond to concurrent, multiple, non-related issues. Must be able to operate standard office equipment. Ability to work in a standard office environment includes ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, twist, and lift 20 lbs. |
| Salary | E15 ($89,646.50-$112,058.12) |
Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number | S303P |
|---|---|
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
| Job Open Date | 07/23/2026 |
| Job Close Date | 08/10/2026 |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | Position is located on the MCLETC campus. |
| Advertising Summary | Richland Community College is seeking candidates for the Deputy Commander of the Macon County Law Enforcement Training Center (MCLETC) serves as a senior leadership official responsible for assisting the Commander of the MCLETC in the administration, coordination, and oversight of all academy operations and property. This position ensures the quality of standards set forth by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB) in preparing police recruits, correctional officers, experienced officers and specialized personnel for success as professional law enforcement officers. The position will assume overall command of operations in the absence of the Commander and be responsible for the direct supervision of the Director of Training, along with supervision of the Class Coordinator, Staff, Instructors and Advisors in the absence of their direct supervisor. The position will be responsible for communicating with and recruiting Law Enforcement Agencies as needed to continue to fill the student enrollment at the MCLETC. |
Supplemental Questions
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- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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- * What is the highest level of education attained?
- GED
- High School Diploma
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree
- Masters Degree
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- How many years of Administrative support experience do you have?
- 0-2
- 3-5
- 6-9
- 10 or more
- Do you have a current, valid Illinois driver's license?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Transcripts