Police Officer – Sugar Grove Campus (PT) – req1805-3970 in Sugar Grove, Illinois

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Police Officer – Sugar Grove Campus (PT)

Join our dynamic team at Waubonsee Community College, where your career
can flourish. Be part of a transformative institution, dedicated to
making a positive impact in our community and the lives of our students.
Waubonsee Community College promotes diversity in faculty, staff, and
student recruitment and is committed to hiring and retaining exceptional
faculty and staff who are committed to the college’s culture of
collaboration, professional growth and student success. Your future
starts here – join us today!

Varies between campuses

Part-time Support Staff

Hybrid Option: No

The police officer position is responsible for protection of life and
property to ensure security and safety on the Waubonsee Community
College campuses in accordance with the authority and responsibility
granted to sworn police officers in the Illinois Public Community
College Act, school policies, department General and Special Orders, and
professional codes of ethics. The position reports to the Campus Police
Sergeant. This position requires individuals to have a demonstrated
“spirit of service”; to work collaboratively with all facets of the
college community to raise public awareness; support collective
problem-solving, and engage in proactive policing activities to
encourage a respectful culture while executing the assigned duties of
the police officer position.

Patrol all college campus areas for prevention of crimes and mitigate
risks, including securing buildings, checking for safety violations and
crime in parking areas, parks, sidewalks, athletic fields and other
areas on and immediately adjacent to campus property.

Maintain professionalism and courtesy in interacting with students,
staff, public and local law enforcement officers.

Receive reports of medical emergencies, provide First Responder level
first aid services, and call for advanced care if necessary.

Monitor weather conditions, surveillance cameras and alarm systems,
investigate and report suspicious or unusual conditions.Assist in
implementing emergency notifications, evacuation or sheltering plans.

Investigate criminal and safety complaints, interview complainants and
witnesses and take immediate action to protect persons or reduce risk by
issuing warnings, enforcing laws and making arrests.

Perform traffic control functions on college property, including
issuance of traffic citations and investigation of traffic accidents,
directing traffic and assisting with parking, and providing directions.

Secures crime scenes, mediates disputes, conducts preliminary and
follow-up investigations, gathers evidence, obtains witness statements,
apprehends suspects, and makes arrests.

Informs and works collaboratively with college students, faculty and
staff on all issues and operations related to campus safety and
security, and to address identified campus needs and concerns.

Provide courtesy services such as starting cars, unlocking vehicles,
escorting lone pedestrians at night on request, and providing general
college information.

Supervise, mentor and provide training to Cadets on assigned shifts.

Report malfunctioning alarms, blocked or non-functioning exits, broken
windows or doors, burned out lights, and other building features that
may affect safety.

Maintain annual firearm range qualification and other required
certifications.

Assist in staff development and/or community involvement in seminars and
workshops related to crime prevention, security, safety, etc.

Initiate and complete necessary reports and records. Assist in preparing
State and Federal mandated reports

Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree in Criminal
Justice or a related field from an accredited university or college
preferred.

Three years of full-time policing experience with a recognized police
agency or college campus law enforcement agency required.

Twenty-one years of age or older.

Ability to pass psychological and medical fitness for duty exam before
hiring, and maintain physical and psychological fitness through on-going
medical or psychological evaluation as deemed necessary by the Campus
Police Chief or the Office of Human Resources.

Ability to be certified in First Responder First Aid/CPR/AED.

Currently certified as an Illinois Police Officer with the Illinois Law
Enforcement Training and Standard Board requirements or the demonstrated
ability to obtain Illinois police officer certification within three
months of appointment.

Valid Illinois driver’s license and acceptable driving record required.

Ability to pass a background investigation covering employment,
education, driving, and criminal records.

Ability to read or interpret all types of documents including safety
rules, regulations and procedure manuals.

Microsoft Office computer skills required.E-mail and Internet competency
nece