POLICE OFFICER

Loyola University Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,735 - 44,813; Full time

Job summary

Loyola University Chicago is seeking a Police Officer for the Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus. The role supports the CAMPUS SAFETY department through patrols of university facilities and city areas within our jurisdiction.

Responsibilities include maintaining safety, enforcing laws, and collaborating with the Watch Commander. Requires a high school diploma or GED, 400+ hours of IL police academy training, firearms certification, FOID card, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Successful completion of 400+ hours of police academy training from a State of IL certified program.
• State of Illinois police certification; F.O.I.D. card and valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Patrols buildings, grounds, parking lots, off-campus facilities and city streets to maintain a safe environment.
• Report to the Watch Commander and respond to incidents in the campus jurisdiction.

Skills

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Law enforcement software

Education

High school diploma or GED

Police academy training (400+ hours)

State Full-Time Police Certification

Tools

Business software

Law enforcement software

Job description

Position Details

Job Title: POLICE OFFICER

Position Number: 8102742

Work Modality:

Job Category: University Staff

Job Type: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Campus: Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus

Department Name: CAMPUS SAFETY

Location Code: CAMPUS SAFETY LSC (04730A)

Is this split and/or fully grant funded? No

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Watch Commander, duties of this position include maintaining a safe environment for the University community by way of patrol (foot and vehicular) of buildings, grounds, parking lots, off-campus facilities and city streets within our jurisdiction.

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

High school diploma or GED, successful completion of 400+ hours of police academy training from a State of IL certified program and one year of related experience. Licenses: State of Illinois certified firearms training; a current F.O.I.D. card and a valid driver\'s license.

Qualifications

• Requires prior police experience in a recognized armed police department.
• Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must pass an extensive background investigation, drug screening, and psychological test.

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses

• High school diploma or GED
• Successful completion of 400+ hours of police academy training from a State of IL certified program and State Full-Time Police Certification
• One year of related experience
• State of Illinois certified firearms training
• A current F.O.I.D. card and a valid driver\'s license

Computer Skills

• Basic computer skills
• Ability to use basic business software
• Ability to use law enforcement software

Supervisory Responsibilities

No

Required operation of university owned vehicles

Yes

Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?

No

Physical Demands

Lifting, Carrying, Standing, Climbing

Working Conditions

Lighting, Heating, Noise, Animals, Heights, Infectious Diseases, Danger, Irregular Hours, Exposure to Inclement Weather

Open Date

07/11/2025

Close Date

Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate

$32.53/hr

Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate

$29.57/hr

Special Instructions to Applicants

As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago\'s mission, candidates should consult our website at luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university\'s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at luc.edu/transformativeed.

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