Police Officer

Police Officer

The primary function of the Police Officer is to ensure the safety and well-being of students, staff, and facilities of Triton College. In addition, shall be charged with the enforcement of all laws and ordinances, the preservation of peace, protection of life and property, the prevention of crimes, and the arrest and prosecution of violators, and other duties as assigned. The authority as a member of the Police Department shall be the conservators of peace and, as such, have all powers possessed by police offers in villages, cities, and towns along with the Sheriffs of Counties, including the power to make arrests on view or by warrants of violations of state statutes and county and local ordinances. Under the direct supervision of the Patrol, Detective and Administrative Sergeants, Watch Commander, Deputy Chief, and Chief of Police.

Certification/Licensure: P.O.W.E.R. Certification Card (not older than 1 year from date of application); Valid Illinois Driver's License; Certified Police Officer through ILETSB preferred. Education: Minimum of a high school diploma or GED. Other: Citizen of the United States; minimum of 21 years of age; provide required references in the form of an attachment: (a) Three professional references (supervisors and/or coworkers) (b) Three personal references (family and/or friends)

Responsibilities include patrol functions such as driving a motor vehicle under emergency and non-emergency conditions, responding to all service calls assigned, patrolling the area in vehicle and on foot, searching persons, vehicles and places without violating constitutional rights, transporting prisoners, and administering first aid. Traffic functions include enforcing traffic and parking laws and ordinances, investigating traffic accidents and aiding the injured, controlling, regulating and directing traffic, vehicular and pedestrian, administering roadside sobriety tests, and making arrests. Arrest and apprehension functions involve identifying and apprehending offenders, following and adhering to officer safety tactics, advising persons in custody of Constitutional Rights, and following the use of force policy including the ability to use deadly force if necessary. Physical functions include walking up and down stairs, sitting, standing and walking for long periods of time, negotiating obstacles while in foot pursuits with the possibilities of the need to run long distance, physically restraining, detaining and apprehending offenders with the possibilities of needing to physically defend yourself and others. Investigative functions include investigating crimes against persons and/or property, investigating suspicious circumstances, persons or vehicles, investigating accidents, collecting and preserving evidence, conducting surveillance of individuals or locations. Communication functions include use of radio and phones, effectively working with citizens, participating in meetings, providing accurate oral descriptions, conducting interviews and explaining complaints, and mediating disputes. Community functions include citizen/dignitary escorts, interacting with students, staff, and administrators of the College, and court functions include testifying in court for traffic at hearings and criminal/civil court, reading and reviewing reports and notes for court testimony.