Police Officer Pool

College of Lake County Grayslake, IL Full-time Law Enforcement / Security

Posted on April 9, 2024

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Police Officer Pool

Internal Position Title: Police Officer Pool

Posting Number: S02632

Department:: Police Department

Position Type: Staff

Job Family: Classified FOP Union

Summary:
The College of Lake County is currently looking for a Police Officer to add to their team. Under the administrative supervision of the Deputy Chief of Police and the functional supervision of the Police Sergeant, the Officer provides service and protection to the people and property of the College of Lake County through the enforcement of federal and state laws and CLC rules and regulations, provides community service to the campus community through patrols, order maintenance, and public assistance.

Why choose the College of Lake County for your next opportunity? The College of Lake County (CLC) offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits that includes Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois health, Delta Dental and Superior Vision insurance plans, tuition support for employees and qualified family members, three retirement plans, disability, group and supplemental life insurance, health and dependent care flexible spending account plans, a compressed work week in the summer (Closed Fridays!!), generous vacation, sick and personal time off and 14 paid holidays each year.

CLC is a comprehensive community college located in northeastern Illinois committed to being an innovative educational institution providing life-changing paths for our students by offering exceptional learning experiences. CLC achieved a milestone in 2023 with its designation as a Leader College. This national recognition awarded by the Achieving the Dream Network is the result of improved student outcomes through the CLC's relentless commitment to transformational change and the implementation of innovative practices within the student success model over the past few years.

CLC aspires to be a place where every student succeeds, every employee thrives, so that every business achieves and every community grows. Our mission is to be innovative and value-driven in supporting student success through developing and encouraging employees

Required Qualifications:

High School diploma.
Current certification as a full time Law Enforcement Officer by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training & Standards Board.
Ability to patrol all facilities on foot.
A valid driver’s license.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Valid FOID card or ability to obtain.
Ability to work effectively and constructively with persons of diverse cultures, language groups, and abilities; demonstrate sensitivity to and ability to work with the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Desired Qualifications:

Posting Date: 04/08/2024

Closing Date:

Expected Start Date: 07/22/2024

Special Instructions Summary: Please attach your current certification as a Full-Time Law Enforcement Officer by the Illinois Training & Standards Board.

Pay Rate: $29.08/hr

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full Time

Location Grayslake

Total Hours Per Week: 40

Work Schedule:
40 hours/week. Shifts, days and campus locations vary and are dependent on the needs of the department.

Software Testing Required: None

Interview Process Requirements: Writing Samples

EEO Statement:
The College of Lake County is an equal opportunity employer and has a strong commitment to diversity. In that spirit, it seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including minorities, women and people with disabilities.

Summary of Essential Functions:
1. Provides service and protection to the campus through a variety of law enforcement and safety functions.
2. Patrols the buildings and grounds on foot and by vehicle to detect threats to safety, health, security, and criminal violence.
3. Makes arrests when necessary according to state laws and department procedures.
4. Promotes traffic safety by enforcing parking and traffic violations.
5. Responds to potential health hazards, chemical hazards, natural hazards, and criminal situations.
6. Coordinates traffic management and conducts accident investigations.
7. Assists in training of patrol persons.
8. Monitors traffic and road conditions, and reports problems and concerns.
9. Identifies and assists persons in need of help and delivers emergency messages.
10. Reports potential fire, health, and safety hazards.
11. Conducts safety programs as required, crime prevention programs, sexual assault programs, juvenile procedures, fire prevention, use of force, and domestic battery procedures.
12. Provides traffic and crowd support for campus activities.
13. Testifies in court and other hearings as required.
14. Investigates, interviews, and collects evidence to assist in the prosecution of persons who commit crimes on campus.
15. Presents evidence in court as required.
16. Performs all law enforcement, safety, and security duties as related to this position.
17. Performs other related duties as assigned.

To apply, visit https://jobs.clcillinois.edu/postings/25860

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