Police Officer (Lateral Transfer/Future Openings)

Northeastern offers a rewarding working environment for our students and employees. Our faculty and staff are smart, dedicated people who work to create an excellent urban university experience for bright and motivated students. Job Summary Employees will safeguard lives and property by enforcing applicable laws, regulations and promoting good university and community relations. Future Openings / Lateral Hires: This posting is intended to build a pool of qualified candidates for future lateral Police Officer opportunities. Job Description Patrol assigned post, investigate incidents, and make arrests on view or on warrants of violations of State statutes, city and county ordinances, or university regulations. Conduct investigations, as required, and submit reports to supervisor for infractions of rules and regulations of the university, State laws, and city and county ordinances. Direct vehicle and pedestrian traffic and enforce parking and traffic rules and regulations. Investigate and report obstructions in streets and sidewalks, holes, leaking or faulty utility services, or other unusual conditions that might endanger the public safety. Control pedestrian traffic. Assist local police agencies during emergencies. Perform other related duties as assigned. Minimal Qualifications Successfully completed at least 2 years of employment as a full-time sworn and certified law enforcement officer. Either possess certification from the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB) and have satisfied the requirements, or be eligible to be certified by ILETSB. Must not have been suspended for disciplinary reasons by the current or most recent employer. Possession of a valid driver's license. Must pass a background investigation, which may include fingerprinting, police records checks, credit checks, and inquiries of neighbors, relatives, and employers. Must successfully complete a screening such as a psychological evaluation, medical examination, and drug screen as required by the hiring department. Note: Any applicant hired must serve a probationary period of 12 months. Functional Expectations Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation: Ability to walk/stand during patrolling duty. Ability to wear utility belt weighing up to 15 pounds as part of the official uniform. Ability to lift, carry, push and pull up to maximum physical ability during emergency situations. Ability to bend, crouch, kneel and reach overhead. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Shifts Available 6:00 am - 2:00 pm 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm 10:00 pm - 6:00 am Compensation Hourly: $32.05 - $37.75 ($66,663.54 - $78,510.38) per year. Application Instructions Resume Cover Letter 3 Professional References Benefits University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits, including health, dental, and vision benefits, sick and vacation days, and participation in the State Universities Retirement System. Equal Opportunity Employer Northeastern Illinois University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that invites applications from Women, Minorities, Veterans, and Persons with Disabilities, as well as other qualified individuals. #J-18808-Ljbffr Northeastern Illinois University