Park Patrol Officer

Peoria Park District; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick days

Vacation days

Holidays

Longevity bonus program

Wellness program

Pension and retirement programs

Social Security participation

Health plan

Paid Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Recreation class discounts

Free facility admissions

Job summary

The Peoria Park District seeks a park police officer to patrol park areas, enforce rules, and document incidents while delivering excellent public service to visitors.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, complete mandatory training, and pass examinations. The role emphasizes safety, professional conduct, and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Must meet mandatory training requirements set by the Illinois Local Governmental Law Enforcement Officers’ Training Board.
• Must successfully complete the required examinations after training.
• Ability to work with diverse community members and enforce park regulations.

Responsibilities

• Patrol park areas and facilities by motorized vehicle or on foot.
• Enforce park rules, regulations, ordinances, and applicable laws.
• Complete and document police reports for criminal and non-criminal incidents.
• Provide police and customer service to park patrons and ensure safety.
• Inspect facilities to ensure patron safety and report unsafe conditions.

Skills

Public safety knowledge

Ability to follow instructions

Emergency handling

First aid knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Mandatory basic training requirements (Illinois LGLO Training Board)

Complete comprehensive examination after training

Job description

Duties

• Motorized or foot patrol of park areas and facilities as assigned.
• Enforcement of all park rules, regulations, and ordinances as well as state and federal statutes.
• Completes all criminal and non‑criminal park police reports as assigned and thoroughly documents all criminal complaints.
• Provides the best police and customer service to our park patrons in their use of the park areas and facilities.
• Inspects all facilities and areas to ensure the safety of all patrons.
• Addresses all unsafe and/or improper activities and behaviors in a professional manner.
• Promptly referring unsafe conditions to proper Park division(s).
• Promotes Park District and Park Police philosophies of service to the visiting public.
• Follows all safety procedures that pertain to the duties performed. Supports all aspects of the Park District’s safety program.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

• Must be in excellent physical and mental health. Able to pass physical examination and physical agility tests. No color blindness, vision corrected to 20/20 for both eyes.
• The work requires periodic physical exertion in handling supplies, equipment, and materials relative to the services rendered. Prolonged standing, bending, and stooping, and ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must successfully complete state mandatory basic training requirements prescribed by the Illinois Local Governmental Law Enforcement Officers’ Training Board.
• Must successfully complete the Illinois Local Governmental Law Enforcement Officers’ Training Board’s comprehensive examination given at the conclusion of the mandatory training.

Experience

• Must have an established work history of positive interaction with all members of the community, whether at work, school, or volunteer settings.

Certification

• Basic Training Certification – Illinois Local Government Law Enforcement Officers Training Board.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certified.

Knowledge and Ability

• Thorough knowledge of all the laws of the city, county, and state.
• Thorough knowledge of all safety practices.
• Understanding of park district goals, objectives, programs, and standards of performance.
• Ability to follow instructions and work harmoniously with other employees.
• Ability to instruct personnel in safety matters.
• Ability to handle emergencies and administer first aid.
• Ability to be professional, respectful, accountable, innovative, to follow safety procedures, and be equitable to both internal and external customers.
• Must possess a valid Illinois Driver’s License.
• Must be able to successfully complete physical and psychological examinations.

Benefits and Perks

• Paid sick days, vacation days, and holidays.
• Longevity bonus program and wellness program.
• Pension and retirement programs and Social Security participation.
• Exceptional health plan.
• Paid Life Insurance.
• Disability Insurance.
• Full‑time employees and dependents enjoy discounted recreation classes and free admission to select Park District facilities.

The Peoria Park District hires without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, pregnancy, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service, protected veteran status, or on the basis of any characteristic protected by law.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.