Experienced Police Officer

Parkland College; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkland College seeks an Experienced Police Officer responsible for ensuring safety across campus and providing emergency medical care. The role necessitates maintaining order, conducting investigations, and enforcing traffic regulations. Candidates must meet various requirements, including holding a valid police certification and completing field training.

Benefits

Medical insurance with no monthly premiums

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans

Flexible spending and dependent care accounts

Paid time off

Tuition waiver

Qualifications

• Successful completion of basic law enforcement academy.
• Valid driver's license with a safe driving record.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining order on-campus pursuant to College policies, state, and federal law.
• Providing facility and patron security.
• Performing traffic enforcement and routine patrol.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Emergency Response

Patrol Skills

Report Writing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Experienced Police Officer

The department's Police Officers provide campus-wide protection for all college patrons, property and basic emergency medical care. All Officers must maintain an Illinois First Responder license. The Police Officers will patrol the campus, complete written reports and take necessary law enforcement action to maintain order pursuant to State law and college policies.

This position is an On-Campus, Full-Time, 12-Month,appointment covered by the Public Safety Officer's Associationwith an annualsalary of $52,436.80 to $59,936.80.

Salary iscommensurate with active ILETSB full-time certification or prior experience as a full-time sworn Officer in the State of Illinois.

Parkland College offersRobust benefits, including medical insurance with no monthly premiums,dental, life, disability, retirement plans, flexible spending, dependent care,EAP, work/life balance with generous paid time off, and tuition waiver. Formore information about our extensive benefits package, please visit our Benefits page.

For questions:Please contact Sgt. Somphon "Sam" Penland at 217/351-2369.

Applicants Must Submit

• An online Parkland College employment application
• Cover letter
• Resume

Essential Job Functions

• Maintaining order on-campus pursuant to College policies, state, and federal law.
• Providing facility and patron security.
• Performing parking and traffic enforcement and routine patrol.
• Conducting investigations.
• Providing emergency care.
• Performing forcible arrests as necessary.
• Documenting incidents.
• Maintaining a good rapport with college faculty, staff, and patrons.
• Providing assistance upon request.
• Maintaining appropriate records.
• Testifying in a court of law.
• Wearing and maintaining appropriate uniform.
• Maintaining current certifications.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Minimum Requirements

• Successful completion of basic law enforcement academy.
• Must be in good standing with the current department and/or left previous department(s) in good standing.
  
• High school diploma or equivalent.
  
• Valid driver's license with safe driving record.
  
• At least 21 years of age.
  
• No felony convictions; must pass thorough background check with fingerprinting.
  
• Must complete on-the-job field training officer program.
  
• If conditional job offer is made, must pass psychological exam and medical exam.
• In an effort to comply with SURS return-to-work restrictions for employers (40 ILCS 5/15-139.5), candidates for employment at Parkland College must either not be a SURS annuitant or must be willing to suspend his/her SURS annuity upon employment. This applies to all SURS annuitants except those receiving their annuity under either the Self-Managed Plan (SMP) or by lump sum payment.

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.

Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://www.parkland.edu/careers will not be considered.

Please monitor your email, includingspamorjunk mail folders,for future correspondence fromParkland College Human Resources.

For further information application process, please contact at 217-351-2220.

Applicants with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted by contacting Human Resources at 217-351-2220 or by emailing [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Employer