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Elgin Community College

Location: ElginIL 60123 Document ID: AB024-088U Posted on: 2017-03-2403/24/2017 Job Type: Regular

Job Schedule:Full-time
2017-04-23
 

Police Officer



Function:

Prevent, detect and investigate disturbances; maintain order; patrol assigned areas; enforce traffic regulations. Comply with and adhere to all applicable state, federal and local laws.

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Proactively patrol a designated area during an assigned shift to preserve order and enforce traffic regulations.

2. Investigate disturbances to determine appropriate action.

3. Investigate calls of a non-threatening nature (e.g., injured or ill subjects and civil disagreements) to determine appropriate action.

4. Investigate vehicle accidents and determine appropriate action.

5. Patrol traffic and parking areas to enforce regulations.

6. Respond to all emergencies during assigned duty shift. Administer first aid/perform CPR/ apply AED as necessary.

7. Operate communication equipment; transmit all citizen complaint calls to appropriate police officer or other departments as appropriate for action and/or follow-up.

8. Prepare written reports of incidents occurring on assigned shift.

Essential Responsibilities Continued:

Other Responsibilities:

1. Maintain certification by the Illinois Local Governmental Law Enforcement Officer's Training & Standards Board.

2. Maintain annual firearms certification as required by Illinois Public Act 94-103.

3. Maintain LEADS and AED/CPR certification.

4. Participate in a minimum of 32 hours of in-service training per year.

5. Perform such other duties as may be required by State law, or Department rule, or as may be assigned by a
superior officer.

6. Perform other duties as assigned which pertain to the job description.

Work Relationships:

Does Not Supervise

Physical Demands:

Very Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 25 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Visual Acuity: Position requires visual acuity to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment.

Work Environment: Moderate noise.

Environmental Conditions: Outdoor weather conditions.

Working Environment:

Other

Required Qualifications:

1. Associate's degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

2. Two years prior police experience.

3. Be 21 years of age or older and a U.S. citizen.

4. Possess a valid Illinois driver's license.

5. Must be able to walk eight hours per day and assist in evacuating non-ambulatory persons in an emergency.

6. Ability to analyze situations and to adopt quick, effective and reasonable courses of action.

7. Ability to use good discretion and deal courteously but firmly with general public.

8. Strong oral and written communication skills.

9. Availability and ability to work varying shift assignments.

10. Ability to work in conditions that include exposure to extreme weather, intense physical activity, combat with armed and or/dangerous persons, individuals with contagious diseases, and safety hazards associated with emergency driving and traffic control.

Desired Qualifications:

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Special Instructions to Applicants:

This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

Elgin Community College Support Staff of Elgin Community College Association (SSECCA) members that apply by 1/25/2017 and meet the posted minimum qualifications will receive full consideration.

Please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions document for information related to the ECC Hiring Process and Applicant Tracking System.

Testing Required:

Materials Required to Complete the Application Process for this Position:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
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