Summary

The Campus Police Officer is primarily responsible for protecting college personnel and property to provide a safe and secure campus environment as an armed police officer. This is a part-time position and will be scheduled between the East Peoria, Pekin, and Peoria Campuses.

Essential Functions

This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Patrol, inspect, and secure campus buildings and grounds as needed.
• Investigate and report incidents and unusual conditions relating to the safety of the campus community.
• Respond immediately to emergency situations and take appropriate action to protect life and property.
• Exercise sworn law enforcement duties as an armed police officer as authorized by 110 ILCS 805/3-42.1, the Illinois Police Training Act, 50 ILCS 705/, to include arrest powers and the lawful use of force.
• Inspect and assist in the testing of fire control and alarm systems.
• Maintain effective working relationships with local police, fire and emergency services agencies.
• Enforce campus traffic and parking regulations.
• Direct and control traffic and provide crowd control and security during special events and as required.
• Investigate and report complaints and traffic accidents.
• Work shifts as assigned to provide daily 24-hour service.
• Perform assigned security and safety-related duties.
• Assume responsibilities for exercising initial command and control at scenes of emergencies.
• Perform other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Citizen of the United States.
• Valid driver's license and satisfy requirements for insurability in operating college vehicles.
• Graduate/ successful completion of a full or part-time Law Enforcement Training Standards Board Certified Law Enforcement Basic Training Course.
• Minimum requirements for hire as established under the Illinois Public Community College Act, 110 ILCS 805/3-42.1 and the Illinois Police Training Act, 50 ILCS 705.
• Successful completion of the Illinois Central College Field Training Program and a 6-month probationary period.
• Successful completion of a polygraph examination or a psychological evaluation (may be waived if candidate can provide proof of a previous evaluation from a law enforcement agency), medical and physical exam examination.
• Applicant must be eligible from the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board to receive a waiver of Minimum Training Standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• College degree, preferably Law Enforcement or Criminal Justice related field.
• Documented certified advanced law enforcement training.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours and varied shifts.