Police Officer

Police Officer

Location: Onsite - Chicago Campus

Job Type: Full-Time

Compensation Range: $26.00 - $27.00 USD Hourly

The compensation above is the estimated hiring range for this position. Final offers are determined based on a variety of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, internal equity, and other job-related considerations.

Job Description

Function under the supervision of the Chief of Public Safety to perform duties related to the security of Moody Bible Institute's Chicago campus. The most important and essential job function of the position is attitude which includes the following: interacting positively and cooperating with co-workers, responding politely to customers, working as a team member, functioning under intense time pressure and responding in a positive manner to supervision. A police officer in this position is required to meet the primary duties of the pursuit, apprehension, and arrest of law violators or suspected law violators until custody is transferred to the Chicago Police Department.

Essential Functions:

• Act as a primary responder for all campus incidents; controlling the scene of all incidents and provide emergency care, specifically related to police, medical and fire incidents.
• Perform foot and vehicle patrols of campus in effort to deter and detect suspicious activity.
• Assist all emergency personnel and city officials that are engaged in business on our campus.
• Respond to campus alarm systems and 911-notifications and write incident reports.
• Perform ancillary duties as assigned and report progress on a monthly basis.
• Oversee all part-time security staff during your shift, including the responsibilities of dispatch.
• Enforce Institute and public parking and traffic policies by issuing tickets and submitting them appropriately in a timely fashion.
• Provide officer presence for special events on campus to detect and deter disturbances.
• Observe events, report and respond appropriately.
• Assist the Institute community's needs by directing them to the appropriate internal staff or departments or providing them with contact information for outside agencies.
• Issue trespass notices as necessary to unauthorized individuals on campus effect arrests and testify in a court of law.
• Provide Security escorts for currency operations and executive protection as assigned.
• Maintain issued equipment and firearm.
• Perform related and specific duties as assigned by the Chief of Public Safety or Lieutenant of Operations.

Minimum Requirements

A college degree or two years of job-related experience

A valid driver's license and responsible driving record

21 years of age

No felony convictions; must pass a thorough background check including fingerprinting

Pass complete basic police academy training & complete on-the-job field officer training probation period.

Pass required physical fitness standard, written examination, oral interview, medical exam and psychological evaluation.

Preferred Requirements

Physically fit

Criminal Justice Degree

Illinois PERC

Illinois FOID

Be able to control a fire, medical and crime related scene

Sufficient writing skills to prepare incident reports

Sufficient human relation skills to resolve confrontation, affect behavior of others, assert oneself, and convey a positive image of the Department

Work Environment/Conditions

Moody Bible Institute is a Christian-based Higher Education and Media Ministry. We exist to equip people with the Truth of God's Word. If you are mission-minded, and have a servant's heart, join us as we look to further impact the Kingdom of God.

A college campus in downtown Chicago

Primarily outdoors

On foot, on bike, in vehicles and some desk responsibilities

Shift work - rotating 12-hour shifts

Physical acts requiring strength and endurance may be required

Works during inclement weather

Involves exposure to dangerous and sometimes life threatening situations, events or persons

Works under extreme varying degrees of stress

Subject to call 24 hours a day

Some exposure to morbid crime scenes involving the human body

Works with a firearm and other required weapons

Works with a great deal of autonomy requiring discretion and field decision-making

May have to inflict injury that would cause great bodily harm or death

Physical Requirements

Jump Climb Lift/drag/carry 150 lbs. Crawl Bend/squat Walk Run Sit for long periods Stand for long periods See at normal range or with accommodation Hear at normal level or with accommodation Speak English understandably Sense of smell Manual dexterity Recognize colors Ambulate independently Agility Mobility Withstand chemical odor Strength to loosen lug nuts Full range of motion Steady hands Ability to distinguish colors Upper body strength Endurance Continence Endure climatic extremes Balance

Additional Information

Moody Bible Institute is a Christ-centered, multicultural community that values and seeks faculty and staff who are committed to diversity, work effectively with diverse populations, and engage others in ways that honor our rich cultural mosaic and biblical foundation. Candidates must align with MBI's Christian identity. Employees are expected to sign a Statement of Faith and adhere to the Community Standards. We comply with all applicable laws pertaining to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, and any other applicable legally protected category. As a religious institution, we have the right to, and do, require that employees hold beliefs consistent with our Doctrinal Statement and conduct themselves in a manner consistent with our religious beliefs, as explained in our Community Standards. Equal Opportunity Employer