What are the responsibilities and job description for the Campus Police Officer (Full-Time) position at Morton College?
Required Qualifications
7 Years of Law Enforcement. Must have a valid state driver’s license, FOID Card (Illinois residents), and have a valid Illinois police officer state certification and/or ability to update/renew if retired law enforcement and able to obtain a state of IL training waiver issued by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board. Must possess honesty, integrity, emotional stability, good judgment, dependability, the ability to function well under pressure, and a professional appearance. Have excellent written and oral communication skills. Computer skills and Microsoft Office proficiency.
Preferred Qualifications
An Associate Degree in Law Enforcement or Military, prior police experience in Illinois. Certified Crisis Intervention Team (CIT), juvenile or school resource officer. Experience as a field training officer, juvenile officer or community relations. Familiar with National Incident Management System or possess any other training certification as an instructor. Ability to communicate in Spanish.
Job Summary
Campus Police Officers will ensure the safety of persons and college property by performing assigned functions, such as visible patrol of the campus; enforce applicable federal, state, and local laws, and college rules and regulations. An Officer must be able to complete a thorough preliminary investigation, make sound decisions and take appropriate action. Officers must be able to demonstrate the Morton College core values of compassion, fairness, respect, responsibility, tolerance and truth. Pass a background check and interview.
Specific Job Duties
- Enforce applicable federal, state and local laws; and college rules and regulations.
- Enforce traffic and parking regulations on campus.
- Assume the responsibility for the operations of the Campus Safety department in the absence of command personnel.
- Protect the persons and property of all staff, students and guests within the confines of the college or college-controlled properties.
- Ensure the safety of the campus, identify risk, and make proper notification to address the issue.
- Conduct a proper investigation to an end result.
- Complete thorough reports based on facts, through a proper interview and submit them for review.
- Provide emergency medical assistance and be First Aid certified.
- Normal position for Campus Police Officer is 40 hours a week; this position also requires a response to emergency call backs.
Salary Range
$54,615.13 annually
Salary : $54,615
