Police Officer - Part-time

Moraine Valley Community College

Palos Hills (IL)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 60,000

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation days

Sick leave

Job summary

Moraine Valley Community College is seeking a part-time Police Officer to join their Police Department. The officer will protect lives and property, maintain order, and enforce the law in accordance with established procedures. Applicants must be State of Illinois Certified with at least five years of experience, and an associate degree is preferred. This position offers a generous benefits package including medical and dental coverage, along with tuition reimbursement options.

Qualifications

State of Illinois Certified Police Officer.
Minimum five years' experience in law enforcement.
Background in investigations, taskforce assignments preferred.

Responsibilities

Protect lives, property, and rights of all people.
Maintain order and enforce the law impartially.
Respond to crime and disorder per established procedures.

Skills

Knowledge of Illinois Criminal Code

Patrol techniques

Firearm policies

Making a legal arrest

Education

Associate’s Degree (AAS/AS)

Job description

Job Title: Police Officer - Part-time

Department: Police Department

Work Location: ALL SITES

Duties

Under supervision of a Sergeant or Officer-in-Charge in 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 five (5) years’ experience. Background in investigations, taskforce assignments, or law enforcement trainer 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.

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. A background in investigations or law enforcement training, while not required, will be preferred.

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.

Benefits

Benefit-Eligible 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: