Campus Police Officer

ICC Illinois Central College

East Peoria (IL)

On-site

USD 33,000 - 38,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision, life and long

Tuition waivers for employee and/or 가족

On-site childcare center

403(b) retirement plan

State University Retirement System

Job summary

ICC Illinois Central College is seeking a Campus Police Officer to protect personnel and property across campuses, primarily East Peoria. The role is armed and requires sworn law enforcement duties, with shifts on a 24-hour schedule. Compensation ranges from $24.22 to $27.25 per hour, with potential work at other ICC locations as needed.

The position emphasizes campus safety, incident investigation, and collaboration with local emergency services, while supporting a secure academic environment.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Graduate of police training or equivalent law enforcement program.

Responsibilities

Patrol, inspect, and secure campus buildings and grounds.
Investigate incidents and report safety concerns.
Respond to emergencies and protect life and property.
Exercise sworn law enforcement duties as an armed officer.
Direct and control traffic and provide security during events.
Maintain relationships with local police, fire and EMS.
Enforce campus rules and parking regulations.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Law enforcement knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Police training certificate

Job description

Position Title

Campus Police Officer

Campus

All Campuses, East Peoria Campus

Employment Type

Classified, StaffFull time

Department

Campus Police

Start Date

11/30/2026

Job Description

Summary: The Campus Police Officer is primarily responsible for protecting college personnel and property to provide a safe and secure campus environment as an armed police officer. Compensation for the Campus Police Officer is $24.22-27.25 an hour. We are currently hiring for 2nd shift primarily located on our East Peoria campus. Our campus police officers may occasionally work on the other Illinois Central College campuses as needed.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Patrol, inspect, and secure campus buildings and grounds.
Investigate and report incidents and unusual conditions relating to the safety of the campus community.
Respond immediately to emergency situations and take appropriate action to protect life and property.
Exercise sworn law enforcement duties as an armed police officer as authorized by 110 ILCS 805/3-42.1, the Illinois Police Training Act, 50 ILCS 705/, to include arrest powers and the lawful use of force.
Inspect and assist in the testing of fire control and alarm systems.
Maintain effective working relationships with local police, fire and emergency services agencies.
Enforce college behavioral and parking regulations.
Direct and control traffic and provide crowd control and security during special events and as required.
Investigate and report complaints and traffic crashes.
Work shifts as assigned to provide daily 24-hour service.
Perform assigned security and safety-related duties.
Assume responsibilities for exercising initial command and control at scenes of emergencies.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least twenty-one (21) years of age.
Citizen of the United States.
Valid driver's license and satisfy requirements for insurability in operating college vehicles.
Graduate of a full or part-time Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board Certified Law Enforcement Basic Training Course.
Meets minimum requirements for hire as established under the Illinois Public Community College Act, (110 ILCS 805/3-42.1) and the Illinois Police Training Act, (50 ILCS 705).
Successful completion of the Illinois Central College Field Training Program.
Successful completion of a polygraph examination and/or psychological evaluation, which may be waived if candidate has completed previously.
Applicant must be eligible to receive a waiver of Minimum Training Standards from the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board.
Maintain composure under stressful and adverse conditions.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain cooperative and professional working relationships with others.

Preferred Qualifications

College degree, preferably Law Enforcement or Criminal Justice related field.
Advanced law enforcement training.

Illinois Central College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status, order of protection status, use of VESSA rights, genetic information, military or veteran status (including discharge status), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Benefits

paid time off
11 paid holidays
2 floating holidays medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance
tuition waivers for employee, spouse and dependent children
on-site childcare center
403(b) retirement plans
State University Retirement System pension plan

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