We are seeking
part-time officers for nights, weekends and holidays.
Essential
Responsibilities:
Be a visible, active and trusted
member of the college community. Patrol all college campus areas for prevention
of crimes and mitigate risks, including securing buildings, checking for safety
violations and crime in parking areas, parks, sidewalks, athletic fields and
other areas on and immediately adjacent to campus property.
Receive reports of medical
emergencies, call for advanced care if necessary, and provide First Responder
level first aid services.
Monitor weather conditions,
surveillance cameras and alarm systems, investigate and report suspicious or
unusual conditions. Assist in implementing emergency notifications, evacuation
or sheltering plans.
Investigate criminal and safety
complaints, interview complainants and witnesses and take immediate action to
protect persons or reduce risk by issuing warnings, enforcing laws and making
arrests.
Perform traffic control functions on
college property, including issuance of traffic citations and investigation of
traffic accidents, directing traffic and assisting with parking, and providing
direction to visitors.
Provide courtesy services such as
starting cars, unlocking vehicles, escorting lone pedestrians at night on
request, and providing general college information.
Supervise, mentor and provide
training to Student Worker Cadets on assigned shifts.
Report malfunctioning alarms, blocked
or non-functioning exits, broken windows or doors, burned out lights, and other
building features that may affect safety.
Maintain professionalism and courtesy
in interacting with students, staff, public and local law enforcement officers.
Initiate and complete necessary
reports and records. Assist in preparing State and Federal mandated reports.
Collect, preserve and safeguard
evidence.
Assist in staff development and/or
community involvement in seminars and workshops related to crime prevention,
security, safety, etc.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent
required; Associate degree in Criminal Justice or a related field from an
accredited university or college preferred.
Three years related policing
experience required.
Certified, or eligible to be
recertified, as a police officer by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training
Standards Board.
Ability to be certified in First
Responder First Aid/CPR.
Ability to pass psychological and
medical fitness for duty exam before hiring, and maintain physical and
psychological fitness through on-going medical or psychological evaluation as
deemed necessary by the Campus Police Chief or the Office of Human Resources.
Twenty-one years of age or older.
Vision correctable to 20-20 with no
color blindness.
Possess a valid Illinois driver's
license at the time of hire.
Ability to pass a background
investigation covering employment, credit history, education, driving, and
criminal records.
Available to work nights, weekends
and occasional on-call hours.
