Probationary Police Officer: Path to Certification

uchicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago Police Department (UCPD) is seeking individuals for probationary training to become Certified Police Officers. Under supervision, you will gain knowledge and experience to protect the University community, conduct patrols, respond to emergencies, and support investigations.

Duties include patrolling campus grounds by vehicle, bicycle, or on foot; enforcing laws and regulations; collecting evidence; preparing reports; and assisting in prosecutions as required.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate department equipment on patrol; make periodic interior and exterior premise checks of University grounds to determine existence of unusual or hazardous conditions; take appropriate action when such condition is detected; assist with investigations of suspicious persons, places or things; and a respond when observing a situation requiring police action and/or request assignment of other officers.
• Obey lawful orders of superiors; perform appropriate tasks and duties assigned by supervisor or shift supervisor; promptly answer radio calls; and promptly respond to assigned calls for police service.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and complete reports and document activities both verbally and in writing.
• Review and record necessary and pertinent information at roll call; be properly groomed and maintain equipment and uniform in neat, orderly manner; and inspect assigned vehicle or bicycle for proper equipment and/or damage prior to leaving for patrol.
• Conduct accident and criminal investigations; protect accident or crime scenes; help aid the injured; help control traffic and/or the public; collect and preserve evidence; conduct interviews of witnesses and suspects; help determine the cause of accident; prepare accurate reports and/or diagrams; and issue citations and make arrests.
• Identify, pursue, apprehend, and assist in the prosecution of persons who violate federal, state and local laws, statutes and ordinances; subdue resisting individuals; search arrested persons; seize contraband; transport arrested persons to police facility; make warrant inquiries; fingerprint suspects; and appear and testify in court as a witness or an arresting officer.
• Issue citations for motor vehicle violations; assist motorists with disabled vehicles; request emergency assistance when needed; remove debris to eliminate traffic hazards; and push vehicles when necessary.
• Help evacuate persons from dangerous areas, secure buildings or areas, and assist other University departments or governmental agencies in disaster or emergency situations.
• Attend and successfully complete assigned continuing education and training programs, and qualify with lethal and less than lethal weapons as required by department procedures and/or needs.

Job description

The University of Chicago Police Department (UCPD) is seeking individuals for probationary training to become Certified Police Officers. Under supervision, you will gain knowledge and experience to protect the University community, conduct patrols, respond to emergencies, and support investigations.

Duties include patrolling campus grounds by vehicle, bicycle, or on foot; enforcing laws and regulations; collecting evidence; preparing reports; and assisting in prosecutions as required.