Police Officer

About Elgin Community College

Elgin Community College is a leading institution in higher education, serving over 9,000 students at various stages of their educational journeys. Our college prides itself on fostering a welcoming campus environment where every individual feels valued. As a community, we strive to provide a positive work environment through professional challenges, excellent benefits, and opportunities for recognition and camaraderie.

Work Schedule and Compensation

Thursday through Monday

Rate of Pay: $62,380.47

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Grant Funded: No

Job Summary

As a Police Officer at Elgin Community College, you will be responsible for preventing, detecting, and investigating disturbances; maintaining order; patrolling assigned areas; and enforcing traffic regulations. You will also be expected to comply with and adhere to all applicable state, federal, and local laws.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

1. Associate's degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
2. Three years prior police experience.
3. Must be a Certified Police Officer through Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB) and maintain such certification throughout the term of their employment.
4. Be 21 years of age or older and a U.S. citizen.
5. Possess a valid Illinois driver's license.
6. Must be able to walk eight hours per day and assist in evacuating non-ambulatory persons in an emergency.
7. Ability to analyze situations and to adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action.
8. Ability to use good discretion and deal courteously but firmly with the general public.
9. Strong oral and written communication skills.
10. Availability and ability to work varying shift assignments.
11. 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.
12. Possess a valid Firearms Owner Identification Card (FOID)

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

1. Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Essential Duties

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.

Other Duties

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.
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. Ability to work a flexible schedule which includes days/evenings/weekends as needed by the department.

Physical Demands

Heavy (up to 100 lbs occasionally or 50 lbs frequently or 25 lbs constantly)

Work Environment

Moderate noise

Environmental Conditions

Outdoor weather

Elgin Community College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any member of its community on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender/gender identity, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law in matters of admissions, employment, or in any aspect of the educational programs or activities it offers.

In addition, Elgin Community College provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access and equal opportunities with regard to employment practices, educational opportunities, and programs and services. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the College's EEO/AA Officer. Determinations on request for a reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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