Extra-Help Police Officer

Governors State University; University (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Governors State University seeks an Extra-Help Campus Police Officer within the Department of Public Safety. The role involves campus safety, security, and law enforcement services to the University community, including community policing and investigations under a supervisor.

This entry-level sworn position requires a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to meet licensing and training requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• No record of felony or crime of moral turpitude.
• Bonding eligibility if required by the institution.
• Completion of Basic Law Enforcement Officers Training or ability to complete as required.
• At least 21 years old at employment.

Responsibilities

• Patrol campus on foot and by vehicle, enforce regulations and respond to incidents.
• Investigate incidents, prepare reports, and testify in court as needed.
• Provide public safety and first-aid assistance when required.
• Operate law enforcement equipment and coordinate with DPS supervisors.
• Assist with emergencies and liaise with other agencies as required.

Skills

Ethical behavior

Integrity

Public relations

Discretion

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in criminology or related field

Job description

Governors State University seeks to fill the position of Extra-Help Campus Police Officer for the Department of Public Safety team. As part of an assigned team, Campus Police Officers provide campus safety, security, and law enforcement services to the University community. Campus Police Officers provide a wide range of services, including both traditional and non-traditional police services. Officers are required to participate in crime prevention and community-oriented public safety programming. The successful candidate must project a positive image. Campus Police Officers enforce University regulations, local ordinances, and state laws. Officers are first responders to incidents, accidents, and other emergency situations and are responsible for conducting initial and follow-up investigations into significant and criminal incidents. Campus Police Officers will work under the direction of a police supervisor. Overtime hours are anticipated. This is an entry-level, sworn campus police position.

To preserve and protect life, property, and the rights of all people in accordance with the constitution and laws of the United States and the State of Illinois, and to preserve peace within the established limits of the university community by providing high quality law enforcement and non-related security specialty law enforcement emergency services.

Requires an extreme amount of personal contact when providing service, protection, and/or enforcement of law and rules. Requires ethical behavior, integrity, courtesy and service toward others. Exercise judgment in determining when to use force and to what degree. This position requires community policing, strong public relation skills, discretion, and dissemination and communication of information.

Responsible for actively patrolling and providing public assistance upholding law enforcement and public safety. Any problems that do not fall within the standard operating procedures include all general and special orders and/or guidelines, arrests, emergency situations, and equipment difficulties. This role is responsible for notifying and informing a DPS supervisor at the level above member's position through the chain of command.

All members should gain knowledge of the job during attendance of the daily-roll call meeting held before starting a shift. Various law enforcement certifications will be required through in-service training provided by the Department and/or another Law Enforcement or Emergency Service Agency, and specialized training from the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board and its supported agency, the North-East Multi-Regional Training, and other training institutions depending on the needs of the department.

50% Perform patrol responsibilities to include foot and vehicular patrols roaming or assigned posts. Investigate incidents and make arrests based on visual, reported, or on warrant violations of state statue, city or county ordinances, or university regulations. Prepares written reports and field notes of investigations and patrol activities. Process detainees and testify in court of law. Issue citations for local and state moving violations. Patrols include interior and exterior of Governors State University (GovState) jurisdictional boundaries or by assignment provided by supervisors.

Open and close buildings and facilities as required by official request of community members. Secure GovState property and equipment. Operate a law enforcement vehicle during day and/or nighttime as well as in inclement weather.

Conduct basic and follow-up investigations primarily due to criminal acts or complaints received from community members. Complete investigations as required and submit reports to supervisors for infractions of rules and regulations of the university, state laws, county laws, and city ordinances. Investigations include fire preventative action and potential security reports for public safety as well as reports of obstructions in streets and sidewalks, holes, leaking faculty utility services, and any other unusual conditions which might endanger public safety.

25% This position serves as the first line of archiving departmental information and is responsible for keeping track of federal government, state, university, police and public safety, and community sharing information. Performs a variety of office support functions including but are not limited to scheduling, providing information orally and in writing, developing or maintaining documents, processing mail, maintaining or coordinating the management of files and records system.

10% Assist community members with first-aid assistance and notify emergency medical assistance.

Relieve and/or assist Police Telecommunicator with radio communications and telephone answering. Functions include radio dispatch, security monitoring of audio and video equipment, and performing computerized related functions.

Assist local police and fire agencies during emergencies assigned by a DPS supervisor. During adverse weather conditions, assist with emergency duties as required. Command emergency personnel at accident emergencies and disasters. As liaison, share important information with other agencies including police, fire, universities, and local governments.

Answer and respond to callers seeking information, respond to emergencies as well as provide general information to community members and visitors.

10% Provide executive security for dignitaries and visitors of our campus community as assigned by a DPS supervisor.

Provide escort services to community members to parking lots and/or to other campus locations assigned by supervisors.

5% Perform related duties as assigned by a DPS supervisor.

Hourly wages: $28.04.

This is a temporary (900-hour) position.

Minimum Requirements

1. High school graduation or equivalent
2. Possession of a valid driver’s license
3. No record of conviction of a felony or misdemeanor as identified in the Illinois Police Training Act (50 ILCS 705 et seq.), or a crime involving moral turpitude
4. Eligibility for bonding, if required by the employing institution
5. Successful completion of the Basic Law Enforcement Officers’ Training course as prescribed by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training & Standards Board, if required by the employing institution. All recruit law enforcement officers who successfully complete this course after September 1, 1984, are required to successfully pass the Law Enforcement Officers’ Certification Examination.
6. At least 21 years of age upon employment. (This requirement may be further defined by local recruitment, examination, and employment policies, provided age requirements have been met with regard to all other applicable state and federal regulations in this respect.)

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in criminology or related field of study.

DOCUMENTATIONREQUIREMENT

For consideration, applicants are required to attach the following:

1: High School Diploma (you may attach a copyAll College/University Transcripts.

2: Online Application – Must be fully completed, include all dates of employment, employment status (full-time or if part-time, include percentages), job duties and responsibilities (full details).

3: Cover Letter.

4: Resume.

5: A list of three Professional References (We will only contact your references if you are a finalist).

RESIDENCYREQUIREMENT

Illinois residency is required at the time of the application.

VETERAN’SPREFERENCEPOINTS

1: Department of Defense – DD214 / DD215

2: National Guard – NGB22 Form

3: Discharge Orders

4: Reserves – DD256 Discharge Certificate

Note: Documentation must be received by the closing date of this posting.

Candidates must be Illinois residents; be a high school graduate or equivalent; possess a valid driver’s license; have no record of conviction of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude; be eligible for bonding; be at least 21 years of age upon employment; and be able to complete the Basic Law Enforcement Officers Training Course.