Police Officer

Illinois State University; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 74,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement options

Tuition waiver

Paid holidays

Paid benefit time

Job summary

Illinois State University is seeking a Police Officer to provide police service to members of the university community. The incumbent is responsible for responding to calls for service (emergency and non-emergency), self-initiated police activity, special details, and community involvement.

This position offers comprehensive university benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement options, tuition waiver for staff and eligible dependents, and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• No record of conviction of a felony or misdemeanors as identified in the Illinois Police Training Act, or a crime involving moral turpitude.
• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of application.
• Completion of Basic Law Enforcement Officers Training program or progress as required by the employing institution; may need to complete during probation.
• Post-offer pre-employment physical exam required.
• Psychological assessment required.
• Firearm training course completion required or to be completed during probation.

Responsibilities

• Provide police services to the University community.
• Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for service and details.
• Engage in community policing and incident response, ensuring safety and compliance with laws and university policies.

Skills

Integrity

Verbal Communication

Decision Making

Firearms Knowledge

Vehicle Operation

Computer Skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Title: Police Officer
Division Name: Student Affairs
Department: University Police Department

Job Summary

To provide police service to members of the University community. The incumbent is responsible for responding to calls for service (emergency and non-emergency), self-initiated police activity, special details, and community involvement.

Additional Information

University Benefit Highlights:

• Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
• Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
• Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
• Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
• Paid benefit time

Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$36.16 per hour

Required Qualifications

1. High school graduation or equivalent.
2. Possession of a valid driver's license.
3. No record of conviction of a felony or misdemeanors as identified in the Illinois Police Training Act (50 ILCS 705 et seq.), or a crime involving moral turpitude.
4. Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of application.
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. (Applicants lacking such training at time of appointment will be required to complete such requirement during, and as a part of, their probationary period of employment in this class.)
6. A final candidate must complete a post-offer pre-employment physical exam. Employment is contingent on the successful result of the pre-employment physical.
7. Offer contingent upon a psychological assessment.
8. Offer contingent upon successfully completing a pre-employment drug screen/test.
9. NOTE: Persons who have not successfully completed the mandated firearm training course, as approved and recognized by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training & Standards Board, must complete the course during their probationary period. Police officers are not authorized to carry a service weapon until successfully completing such training.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES FOR POLICE OFFICER:

• Integrity (Being honest and ethical.)
• Knowledge of Principles, Practices, and Procedures of Police Work (Ability to develop and maintain working knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of police work (such as Illinois Criminal Statutes, Illinois vehicle code, local ordinances, University rules and regulations, and civil law related to the police mission.))
• Verbal Communication (Ability to verbally communicate effectively during normal as well as stressful and emergency circumstances; ability to communicate clearly in writing, using correct grammar and spelling.)
• Decision Making and Problem Solving (Ability to analyze information and evaluate the potential results to choose the most appropriate solution.)
• Verbal Comprehension (Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.)
• Information Seeking (Ability to pay attention to detail; gather and arrange information; and prepare complete, concise, and accurate reports.)
• Conflict Management (Ability to handle complaints, settle disputes, and resolve grievances and conflicts.)
• Knowledge of areas such as (but not limited to) psychology and customer service
• Defensive Techniques (Ability to develop and maintain skill in the use of firearms and other defensive techniques (armed and unarmed).)
• Vehicle Operation (Ability to operate a vehicle in a safe manner during normal as well as stressful and emergency circumstances.)
• Computer Skills (Ability to use computer hardware and software (such as charting, data base, and word processing software).)
• Ability to develop and maintain working knowledge of University community geography.
• Ability to enforce laws, ordinances, rules and regulations with tact, impartiality, and firmness.
• Ability to mentally and physically react effectively, quickly, calmly, and rationally during time of conflict and emergencies.

Preferred Qualifications

1. PTI experience preferred.
2. Previous police experience.
3. Bachelor's degree.

Work Hours

To be determined

Functional Expectations

• Ability to walk/stand during patrolling duty
• Ability to wear utility belt weighing up to 15 pounds as part of official uniform
• Ability to lift, carry, and push/pull up to maximum physical ability during emergency situations
• Ability to bend, crouch, kneel and reach overhead
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing

Proposed Starting Date

2026

Contact Information

Breanna Crippen
Human Resources
309-438-8315
[e-mail]

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at [phone]. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

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