POLICE OFFICER

LRES Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Chicago is seeking a Police Officer dedicated to maintaining safety on campus. Candidates must have a high school diploma, police academy training, and one year of experience in law enforcement. Strong communication skills and the ability to handle various working conditions are essential for this role. Salary is set at $20.00/hr with full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Must have prior police experience in an armed police department.
• Must pass background investigation, drug screening, and psychological test.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe environment through patrol of assigned areas.
• Respond to emergencies and enforce laws within jurisdiction.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Patrolling skills

Emergency response skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

400+ hours of police academy training

Tools

Law enforcement software

Job description

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POLICE OFFICER

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Position Details

• Job Title: POLICE OFFICER
• Position Number: 8101612
• 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
• 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, plus 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.

Computer Skills

Basic keyboarding skills, and the ability to use basic business software and law enforcement software.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No

Operation of University Owned Vehicles

Yes

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 Salary

Maximum: $20.00/hr

Position Salary

Minimum: $20.00/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 www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.

Loyola University Chicago Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes —including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences—Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country’s most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.

Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here.

Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University’s Nondiscrimination Policy.

Quick Link for Posting https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/33403

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a minimum of a High School diploma or GED?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have at least a minimum of one year of prior law enforcement experience in a recognized armed police department?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you possess Full-time Police Officer certification with the State of Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board ?
  • yes
  • no
• * Are you presently employed as an active full-time police officer?
  • yes
  • No
• * Why are you interested in employment as a Police Officer with Loyola University Chicago?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * How do your personal values align with Loyola University Chicago's mission and values?

  (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

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