Police Officer - University Police

Shift : Shifts are rotating and vary morning, noon, and night. # of Positions : 10 Workplace Type : On-Site Posting Close Date : July 23, 2026 Salary Range $42.29 per hour. This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Employees in this position 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. Duties & Responsibilities Respond to routine and emergency requests from the university community including enforcement of laws and ordinances, conflict resolution, traffic control, investigation, security of buildings and grounds, fire calls, and injured person calls. Perform other related duties as assigned. Patrol assigned posts, investigate incidents and make arrest on view or on warrant violations. Conduct preliminary investigations, as required, and submit reports to supervisors for infractions of rules and regulations of the university, State laws, and city and county ordinances. Investigate and report obstructions in streets and sidewalks, holes, leaking or faulty utility services, or other unusual conditions that might endanger public safety. Direct vehicle and pedestrian traffic and enforce parking and traffic rules and regulations. Minimum Qualifications Required 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. Successful completion of the Basic Law Enforcement Officers’ Training course as prescribed by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training & Standards Board. 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. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Illinois at Chicago