Police Officer (Full-time)

Moraine Valley Community College

Palos Hills (IL)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 40,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

SURS Retirement plan

Job summary

Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills, IL seeks a full-time Police Officer to join the Police Department at ALL SITES. The officer safeguards lives and property, enforces laws impartially, and acts as the community’s primary contact while upholding the college’s mission and directives.

Candidates must hold a State of Illinois Certified Police Officer license with 5+ years of experience; an Associate’s Degree is preferred.

Qualifications

Must be a State of Illinois Certified Police Officer with a minimum of 5 years’ experience.
Background in law enforcement training and or investigations a plus.

Responsibilities

Under supervision of a Sergeant or instances where no supervisory or command personnel are present, the Police Officer protects the lives, property, and rights of all people, maintains order, enforces the law impartially, and responds to crime and disorder in accordance with established procedures and directives.
The Police Officer is the department’s primary contact with the community and is responsible for portraying to the community the department’s mission and goals.

Education

State of Illinois Certified Police Officer

Associate's Degree preferred

Job description

Job Title

Police Officer (Full-time)

Department

Police Department

Work Location

ALL SITES

Duties

Under supervision of a Sergeant or instances where no supervisory or command personnel are present, the Police Officer protects the lives, property, and rights of all people, maintains order, enforces the law impartially, and responds to crime and disorder in accordance with established procedures and directives. The Police Officer is the department’s primary contact with the community and is responsible for portraying to the community the department’s mission and goals.

Education/Experience

Must be a State of Illinois Certified Police Officer with a minimum of 5 years’ experience.Background in law enforcement training and or investigations a plus. Must be able to pass an extensive background investigation and be able to be certified in LEADS. Associate’s Degree (AAS/AS) or college coursework preferred.

Qualifications

Must acquire and maintain a working knowledge of applicable laws and proper police procedures including but not limited to knowledge of the Illinois Criminal Code, vehicle code, criminal procedure, and College Ordinances, patrol techniques, making a legal arrest, traffic stop procedures, firearm policies, criteria for search and seizure of property or evidence and departmental policies and orders. A background in investigations or law enforcement training, while not required, will be preferred.

Must be able to meet the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board Academic and Fitness Standards, as well as successfully complete pre-employment psychological assessment prior to hire date as a condition of employment. Per MVCC Board Policy, the age of 67 is the maximum age for employment of sworn members of the college’s police department. For more information, please see Board Policy Section 7160 – Mandatory Retirement Age.

Position Status

Full Time

Hours

40 hours per week – rotating shifts as needed

Salary/Wage

$25.60/hour

Hourly/Salary

Hourly

Benefits

Benefit-Eligible FT Police Position

Moraine Valley offers a generous benefits plan which includes paid time off, tuition discounts for benefit eligible employees and dependents, medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits in a collaborative and friendly environment. These include: