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    Responsible for the general internal office human resource function for the University System employees.
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    Develops, revises, and performs routine administration of the classification and corresponding examination system.
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    Performs regular compliance audits at each University and Agency in the University System.
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    Maintains all internal IT functions, including development of web-based applications.
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    Responsible for legal and ethical compliance such as identifying and monitoring state and federal statutes, court rulings, and rules and regulations.
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  - 1717 Philo Road, Suite 24
    Urbana, IL 61802
    
    Phone: 217.278.3150
    
    FAX: 217.278.3159
    
    TTY: 866.488.4003
    
    Email: info@sucss.illinois.gov
    
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    Date: 8/19/2025
    
    Time: 1:00 PM
    
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    Date: 5/27/2025
    Time: 10:00 AM
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Classification/Testing
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Reports
- - Reports
  - Annual Report
    This Report provides an overview of our business operations, an analysis and update of our many programs/initiatives, and a brief description of our agency action plan.
  - Audit Reports
    Each university and agency covered by the State Universities Civil Service System is audited for compliance purposes once every two years.
  - Quarterly Employee Data
    The Quarterly Employee Data reports are a compilation of data submitted by the Agencies and Universities regarding Civil Service, PAA, and student employments.
  - Salary Range Report
    Approved salary rates and ranges for each authorized classification in use by Employers, compiled into a monthly report.
Rules/Procedures
- - Rules and Procedures
  - Procedure Manuals
    Procedures that manage all aspects of the classification plan, including the maintenance of written specifications and examination materials for each class title in the classification plan.
  - Definitions
    Commonly used words or phrases within the Civil Service System.
  - Revision Letters
    Cover letters highlighting revisions made to the Procedure Manuals.
  - Statute and Rules
    The purpose of the University System is to establish a sound program of personnel administration.

Test Preparation
Police Series

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Applicants considering applying for Police Officer or similar positions should review these documents for an overview of the testing process. Police testing is usually only conducted 1-2 times per year at each university.

Applicants should directly contact the university where they are seeking employment for specific dates/times of testing.

Click here for the list of the universities.

Questions about Police testing can be sent to policetesting@sucss.illinois.gov.

Police Sergeant Structured Oral Boards

The Police Sergeant Oral Boards will be held on June 10 and June 11, 2025, at the State Universities Civil Service System's Office in Urbana. Please get in touch with your University HR or Police Department for details.

To participate in the June 2025 Sergeant Oral Boards, the candidates must have completed and passed the Knowledge Test. All eligible candidate's names must be submitted to our office no later than the close of business on Friday, May 16, 2025. No late submissions or exceptions will be made.

All pending passing Sergeant knowledge test scores from May 1, 2024, and after will be eligible for the June 2025 Police Sergeant Structured Oral Boards.

Further information regarding the Police Sergeant Exam can be found in the links below.

Officer Materials

Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB) announced a change to the POWER test metrics effective 01/01/2023. The State Universities Civil Service System (SUCSS) Police Officer physical fitness test (PFT) is based on the ILETSB POWER test and uses the same metrics for pre-employment testing. We have updated the Police Officer’s PFT to the new POWER test metrics effective 1/25/2023.

Questions regarding testing can be sent to policetesting@sucss.illinois.gov.

Corporal Materials

Sergeant Materials