Police Officer

Police Officer

This position is a member of the Bradley University Police Department who develops partnerships within and outside the University community and maintains the security and safety of students, faculty, staff, and visitors and safeguard the property of the University and its community.

Police Officers are generally assigned to patrol the campus and surrounding areas by car, bike or on foot, making routine checks of campus and residential areas, looking for hazardous, unusual or suspicious conditions requiring police action or assistance. They assist the injured, elderly and disabled; administer first aid; direct and control campus and surrounding area traffic; investigate suspicious persons and vehicles and secure accident, crime and disaster scenes. University Officers will interact on a regular basis with federal, state and municipal law enforcement agencies.

Police duties involve protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances and general police assignments including patrol, preliminary complaint and criminal investigation, traffic control and accident investigation. University Officers identify and apprehend offenders; conduct interviews and interrogations; locate witnesses; seize contraband; conduct warrant checks; perform surveillance; search persons and places; attend court and testify in the trial process and prepare written reports on assigned tasks.

Duties may involve an element of personal danger and require University Police Officers to act without direct supervision and exercise independent judgment in emergency situations. Bradley's Officers respond to calls and complaints involving fire, automobile accidents, domestic and neighborhood disturbances, assaults, robberies and any other felonies or misdemeanors.

Minimum Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen
• Twenty-one (21) years of age.
• High school degree/completion or equivalent.
• Illinois resident; valid drivers license; record free of three moving violation convictions in a 12-month period.
• Personal history free of criminal convictions that legally precludes employment in a position of trust.
• Satisfactory results from background investigation.
• Not prohibited by any court action and/or state or federal statute from carrying a firearm.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to satisfactorily complete written exercises to evaluate ability to perform successfully in the position.
• Ability to pass a complete physical examination.
• Ability to complete the Basic Law Enforcement Training course.
• Ability to operate a police vehicle in a safe manner at all times.
• Ability to successfully complete the field training program.
• Ability to complete one year probationary period from date of hire.
• Ability to complete reports containing pertinent facts in an organized and legible manner.
• Mental alertness and ability to maintain emotional poise under stress.
• Ability to understand computer operations and applications.
• Ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with peers, supervisors, students, faculty, staff, local police and the general public.
• Experience dealing with diverse populations.
• Applicants should possess physical strength and agility sufficient to handle aggressive situations, be able to work under adverse weather conditions, be able to think and act quickly in emergency situations and possess good general intelligence and emotional stability.

Wage & Benefit Information

$25.34 per hour initial rate

$28.29 per hour after 1 year of service

Competitive benefits include availability of tuition remission after 1 year of continuous service.

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Mental/Physical Requirements

Selected candidate must have the mental and physical capabilities to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Must be able to walk substantial distances and for prolonged periods of time. Must be able to climb stairs. Must be able to access non-ADA complaint buildings. Many tasks will require the incumbent to be outdoors and exposed to the elements.

Recruitment Process

• Review of Qualifications Bradley University Police Department will evaluate applications upon receipt.
• Physical Agility Testing Testing will be arranged by the Bradley University Police Department. Qualified applicants will be notified of dates, times and location for testing. A copy of the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board POWER Test and current P.O.W.E.R. standards are included here: | P.O.W.E.R. Test Information
• Written Examinations All applicants must successfully pass the written examinations. A large part of a police officer's job involves report writing, reading and interpreting policies and procedures, rules and regulations, state statutes, etc. These exams are designed to measure abilities in these areas. Written testing will be arranged by the Human Resource Department. Qualified applications will be notified of dates, times and location for testing.
• Background Investigation All qualified candidates are subject to background investigations that include fingerprinting, police records check, and inquiries of neighbors, relatives, employers, etc. A conviction record may be considered on a case-by-case basis and will not necessarily disqualify a candidate. Illinois State law precludes appointments as a police officer with any felony conviction or any disqualifying conviction as identified by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board.
• Personal Interview A personal interview will be held with selected candidates.
• Medical Examination Selected candidates must successfully complete post-offer medical examinations.

Application Procedure

Please complete the online application process and upload a resume, complete contact information for three professional references, and any certificates and/or licenses. Please submit all materials at the time of initial application.

Applications will begin being reviewed immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Employment with Bradley University is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all the items mentioned in recruitment process.

Bradley University offers a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and disability coverages, FSA, HSA and retirement plan options. Bradley also offers significant higher education cost savings for employees and dependents through the Tuition Remission program. More information regarding our benefits is available here:

Bradley University is a top-ranked, private university in Peoria, Illinois, offering nearly 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students' opportunities, choices, and resources to build their futures. Innovation, action, and collaboration drive Bradley students to generate ideas and create solutions that remake the world around them. Our comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate academic programs includes business, communications, education, engineering, fine arts, health sciences, liberal arts and sciences, and technology.

Bradley University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The administration, faculty and staff are committed to attracting qualified candidates from underrepresented groups.