Campus Public Safety Officer: Serve & Protect Campus

Governors State University; University Park (IL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance options

Paid time off

Retirement options

Tuition waivers

Job summary

Governors State University seeks to fill the position of Campus Police Officer for the Department of Public Safety. This lateral transfer requires prior sworn policing experience, Illinois certification eligibility, and a background clear of suspensions.

Officers will patrol, investigate, secure facilities, and enforce university regulations while coordinating with a DPS supervisor. The role includes overtime and a strong emphasis on community policing, public safety, and inter-agency

Qualifications

• 2+ years as a full-time sworn and certified law enforcement officer.
• Must have been employed as sworn officers within the past 24 months.
• ILETSB certification or eligibility to certify.
• Must not have been suspended for disciplinary reasons.
• Must pass background investigation including fingerprinting, records checks, and credit checks.

Responsibilities

• Patrol duties: foot and vehicle patrols across university premises.
• Investigate incidents and make arrests as required.
• Prepare reports and testify in court; issue local/state citations.
• Open/close buildings and secure university property; operate police vehicle.
• Conduct investigations; report findings to supervisors.
• Provide documentation management and departmental records handling.
• Assist in emergency responses; liaise with other agencies as needed.
• Provide executive security and escort services on campus.
• Perform related duties as assigned by a DPS supervisor.

Skills

Lateral transfer experience

Law enforcement officer

ILETSB certification

Background checks

Polygraph screening

Probation oversight

Job description

Governors State University seeks to fill the position of Campus Police Officer for the Department of Public Safety. This lateral transfer requires prior sworn policing experience, Illinois certification eligibility, and a background clear of suspensions.

Officers will patrol, investigate, secure facilities, and enforce university regulations while coordinating with a DPS supervisor. The role includes overtime and a strong emphasis on community policing, public safety, and inter-agency