Police Officer
Job Description
Full Job Description
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 investigations, taskforce assignments, or law enforcement training 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.
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.
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.
Position Status
Part Time
Hours
24 hours per week – rotating shifts as needed
Minimum Starting Rate
$25.10
Hourly/Salary
Hourly
Review of Applications Begins
10/23/2024
Position Type
Support/Hourly Staff
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
SS00532P
Open Date
10/18/2024
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please apply online on jobs.morainevalley.edu. Please do not use a third party site such as Indeed.
Upon successful submission, you will receive a confirmation email.
Upon successful submission, you will receive a confirmation email.
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