POLICE OFFICER

Police OfficerAs a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago's mission, candidates should consult our website at For information about the university's focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at DetailsJob Title - POLICE OFFICERPosition Number - 8102742Job Category - University StaffJob Type - Full-TimeFLSA Status - Non-ExemptCampus - Rogers Park-Lake Shore CampusDepartment Name - CAMPUS SAFETYLocation Code - CAMPUS SAFETY LSC (04730A)Is this split and/or fully grant funded? - NoDuties and Responsibilities - Reporting to the Watch Commander, duties of this position include maintaining a safe environment for the University community by way of patrol (foot and vehicular) of buildings, grounds, parking lots, off-campus facilities and city streets within our jurisdiction.Minimum Education and/or Work Experience - High school diploma or GED, successful completion of 400+ hours of police academy training from a State of IL certified program and one year of related experience. Licenses: State of Illinois certified firearms training; a current F.O.I.D. card and a valid driver's license.Qualifications - Requires prior police experience in a recognized armed police department. Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written. Must pass an extensive background investigation, drug screening, and psychological test.Certificates/Credentials/Licenses - High school diploma or GED Successful completion of 400+ hours of police academy training from a State of IL certified program and State Full-Time Police Certification One year of related experience. State of Illinois certified firearms training A current F.O.I.D. card and a valid driver's license.Computer Skills - Basic computer skills Ability to use basic business software Ability to use law enforcement softwareSupervisory Responsibilities - NoRequired operation of university owned vehicles - YesDoes this position require direct animal or patient contact? - NoPhysical Demands - Lifting, Carrying, Standing, ClimbingWorking Conditions - Lighting, Heating, Noise, Animals, Heights, Infectious Diseases, Danger, Irregular Hours, Exposure to Inclement WeatherOpen Date - 07/11/2025Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate - $32.53/hrPosition Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate - $29.57/hrAbout Loyola University Chicago - Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes—including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences—Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation's top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country's most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world. Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here. Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University's Nondiscrimination Policy.