Police Aide

**Definition**: Under immediate supervision performs work in support of the performance of Police functions in protection of life and property, prevention of crime, preservation of the public peace, maintenance of social order, enforcement of laws and investigation of crimes; does related work as required.

**Shift**: Regular and irregular shift work will be assigned on an as needed basis to provide services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, not to exceed 20 hours per week (part-time) or 1,000 hours per year (part-time).

**Location**: 375 W. Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook, IL. 60440

**Salary**:$17.66 per hour.

**Examples of Duties**:

- Performs work assisting Patrol, Traffic, Investigations, Administration, Crime Prevention, Records, Training and Animal Control
- Duties may include:

- Filing
- Data Entry
- Bicycle Registration
- Prisoner Pat Down Searches / Matron Duties
- Responding to residents' inquiries in person or via telephone
- Transportation of Person, equipment and documents
- Observe analytically and objectively, analyze situations quickly, determine and take prompt, effective action
- Understand and respond quickly and accurately to written and oral directions, instructions, inquiries and requests
- Work independently and effectively within the confines of standard operating procedures.
- Initiate appropriate interpersonal and intra
- and inter-agency communications
- Act quickly, calmly and decisively in emergencies and under stress
- Handle situations firmly, courteously, tactfully and impartially
- Express oneself clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
- Record information clearly and completely
- Facilitate effective conflict arbitration/resolution
- Maintain confidentiality in the performance of duties
- Other related duties as assigned.

**Requirements**:

- Completion of a standard high school course (Diploma or equivalent GED).
- Possession of a valid Illinois Driver's License.
- Ability to pass a post-offer pre-employment physical, including drug screening.
- Ability to pass a thorough background investigation including polygraph exam.
- Employee in this position must be at least 18 years of age.
- Accept constructive criticism in a mature fashion
- Effectively communicate and interact positively with fellow employees and citizens
- Tolerate stress
- Function effectively under stress
- Deal effectively with the morbid, the macabre, the repugnant, the abnormal, the morose, the psychotic, the neurotic and the otherwise unpleasant or unusual facets or results of human behavior.
- Lift and carry equipment and boxed documents
- Climb flights of stairs
- Walk, stand or sit for long periods of time
- Communicate effectively verbally and non-verbally
- Operate required equipment
- Talk on the telephone
- Type on computer
- Perform job tasks and functions
- Provide assistance to citizens and co-workers in distress
- Do physical searches of prisoners for weapons and contraband
- Reside in a community (or unincorporated areas) within the State of Illinois which falls within a thirty (30) mile radius of the intersection of Briarcliff Road and North Bolingbrook Drive (Route 53) within six (6) months of the date your probationary period ends.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $17.66 per hour

**Benefits**:

- 457(b)

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Rotating shift
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person