Police Officer - Carbondale, United States - Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Description

Police Officer

Salary
$31.07 Hourly

Location
On Campus

Job Type
Civil Service

Job Number

Department
Department of Public Safety-SIUC

FLSA:
Non-Exempt

Security/Safety Sensitive:
Security sensitive (subject to pre-employment criminal background investigation)

QUESTIONS
Description
patrols assigned post, investigates incidents, and makes arrests on view or on warrant violations of State statutes, city and county ordinances, or university regulations.
conducts investigations, as required, and submits reports to supervisors infractions of rules and regulations of the university, State laws, and city and county ordinances.
directs vehicle and pedestrian traffic and enforces parking and traffic rules and regulations.
investigates and reports obstructions in streets and sidewalks, holes, leaking or faulty utility services, or other unusual conditions that might endanger the public safety.
controls pedestrian traffic.
assists local police agencies during emergencies.
performs other related duties as assigned.

Examples of Duties
Employees in positions allocated to this level safeguard lives and property by enforcing applicable laws and regulations and promoting good university/community relations. They work under general supervision of higher level personnel.

Qualifications
High school graduation or equivalent
Possession of a valid driver's license
No record of conviction of a felony or misdemeanors as identified in the Illinois Police Training Act (50 ILCS 705 et seq.), or a crime involving moral turpitude
Eligibility for bonding, if required by the employing institution
Successful completion of the Basic Law Enforcement Officers' Training course as prescribed by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training & Standards Board, if required by the employing institution. All recruit law enforcement officers who successfully complete this course after September 1, 1984 are required to successfully pass the Law Enforcement Officers' Certification Examination. (Applicants lacking such training at time of appointment will be required to complete such requirement during, and as a part of, their probationary period of employment in this class.)
At least 21 years of age upon employment. (This requirement may be further defined by local recruitment, examination, and employment policies, provided age requirements have been met with regard to all other applicable state and federal regulations in this respect.)

NOTE: Persons who have not successfully completed the mandated firearm training course, as approved and recognized by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training & Standards Board, must complete the course during their probationary period. Police officers are not authorized to carry a service weapon until successfully completing such training.
SIU Carbondale, member of the SIU System, is an anti-racist community that opposes racism, discrimination and inequity in any form, and embraces diversity, inclusion, equity, and justice for all people.

SIU Carbondale is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans that strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration.