Campus Safety & Security Officer

Harper College; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Harper College seeks a Police Officer to protect life and property, prevent crimes, and enforce laws and college regulations on campus. Responsibilities include patrols, traffic control, responding to calls, investigations, evidence collection, court testimony, and delivering public safety programs.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related field, U.S. citizenship, 21+ years old, Illinois driver’s license, and successful completion of background checks and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice or related field and combination of college education and experience or equivalent experience.
• Be at least twenty-one years of age and a United States citizen.
• Possess a valid Illinois driver’s license and successfully complete background checks and evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Patrol campus by motor vehicle, bicycle, or on foot to prevent, discover, and deter crime; enforce laws and college regulations; check security and lighting.
• Monitor and direct vehicular and pedestrian traffic as required.
• Respond to alarms, animal control, motorist assistance, maintenance issues, domestic problems, thefts, and other acts against persons or property.
• Observe and report unusual conditions bearing on safety of the College community.
• Inspect properties for unsafe conditions; take action to correct hazards and report them.
• Recommend safety and security procedures for problem areas.
• Investigate, report, and record traffic violations and accidents; interview witnesses; measure distances; sketch diagrams; photograph; conduct tests.
• Investigate harm or threats; conduct surveillance; collect evidence; prepare investigations for referral or prosecution.
• Process arrestees: photographs, fingerprints, arrest reports; transport to jail as required.
• Weigh evidence and apply laws and procedures to solve problems and administer justice; prepare citations and affidavits.
• Record information at crime scenes; sketch diagrams, take photographs, and take notes.
• Prepare reports for department or agency use; testify in court or deposition.
• Perform rescue functions during accidents and disasters; direct traffic and secure buildings; evacuate occupants.
• Respond to fire and ambulance calls; direct traffic; maintain security perimeters.
• Inspect and maintain law enforcement equipment; keep it in reliable operating condition.
• Develop public safety programs for crime prevention, personal safety, playground safety; deliver to college or community.
• Provide advice and general information to students, staff, and campus visitors.
• Perform other appropriate duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice or related field

Combination of college education and experience or equivalent experience

Be at least twenty-one years of age

Be a citizen of the United States

Possess a valid Illinois driver’s license

Successful completion of background investigation, drug testing, psychological evaluation, and oral interview

Lateral transfers may be any previously full-time sworn officer who is currently certified

Job description

Harper College seeks a Police Officer to protect life and property, prevent crimes, and enforce laws and college regulations on campus. Responsibilities include patrols, traffic control, responding to calls, investigations, evidence collection, court testimony, and delivering public safety programs.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related field, U.S. citizenship, 21+ years old, Illinois driver’s license, and successful completion of background checks and