Police Officer (Lateral Transfer/Future Openings)

Northeastern Illinois University; United States; On-site; USD 66,663 - 78,510; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Sick and vacation days

Participation in State Universities Retirement System

Job summary

Northeastern Illinois University is hiring a law enforcement officer responsible for safeguarding lives and property while enforcing applicable laws and promoting community relations.

The role involves patrolling, conducting investigations, directing traffic, and collaborating with local police during emergencies. Applicants must have prior law enforcement experience, relevant certifications, and successfully complete background checks.

Hourly pay ranges from $32.05 to $37.75, with benefits provided for eligible university employees.

Qualifications

• Must have completed at least 2 years as a full‑time sworn and certified law enforcement officer.
• Possess or be eligible for certification by the ILETSB.
• Must not have been suspended for disciplinary reasons.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned post and investigate incidents.
• Conduct investigations and submit reports.
• Direct traffic and enforce parking rules.

Job description

Job Summary

Employees will safeguard lives and property by enforcing applicable laws, regulations and promoting good university and community relations.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned post, investigate incidents, and make arrests on view or on warrant for violations of State statutes, city and county ordinances, or university regulations.
• Conduct investigations as required and submit reports regarding infractions of rules and regulations of the university, State laws, and city and county ordinances.
• Direct vehicle and pedestrian traffic and enforce parking and traffic rules and regulations.
• Investigate and report obstructions in streets and sidewalks, holes, leaking or faulty utility services, or other unusual conditions that might endanger public safety.
• Control pedestrian traffic.
• Assist local police agencies during emergencies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Successfully completed at least 2 years of employment as a full‑time sworn and certified law enforcement officer.
• Either possess certification from the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB) or be eligible to be certified by ILETSB.
• Must not have been suspended for disciplinary reasons by the current or most recent employer.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Must pass a background investigation that may include fingerprinting, police records checks, credit checks, and inquiries of neighbors, relatives, and employers.
• Must successfully complete a screening such as a psychological evaluation, medical examination, and drug screen as required by the hiring department.
• Any applicant hired must serve a probationary period of 12 months.

Functional Expectations

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

Shifts Available

• 6:00am – 2:00pm
• 2:00pm – 10:00pm
• 10:00pm – 6:00am

Hourly: $32.05 – $37.75 ($66,663.54 – $78,510.38). This position requires a background check.

Benefits

University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Service (CMS). University employees may receive health, dental, and vision benefits, sick and vacation days, and participation in the State Universities Retirement System.

Northeastern Illinois University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and invites applications from Women, Minorities, Veterans and Persons with Disabilities, as well as other qualified individuals.