Patrol Officer

at Joliet Junior College in Joliet, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Position Title:Patrol Officer

Job Description:POSITION TITLE:Patrol Officer
STATUS:Full Time
DEPARTMENT: Campus Police
DIVISION: Administrative Services
CLASSIFICATION: Non-exempt
UNION: Police Union
REPORTS TO: Chief of Police Through Chain of Command
MINIMUM PAY RATE:$31.02 per hour

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The student population at the college is diverse in ethnicity, gender, language, age and background. Joliet Junior College is an AA/EO employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of its staff.

POSITION SUMMARY
The Patrol Officer will be responsible for a variety of duties. An officer must have an understanding and accept the philosophy of Campus Community Oriented Policing, and discharge their duties within that context. Meets and maintains all department weapon and use of force qualification standards and requirements. Position is subject to all terms and provisions of the Joliet Junior College police officers' contract.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Perform all duties of a department Police Patrol Officer.
2. Interact positively with members of the community on a daily basis. Identify potential problem areas.
3. Assist the department with Crime Prevention in program development and public delivery; act as a liaison for the department.
4. Patrol the campus on foot and/or by motor vehicle; assist pedestrians or motorists in need of assistance.
5. Enforce traffic laws, state statutes and College policies; conduct traffic investigations on campus including vehicular traffic enforcement.
6. Identify and report/correct potential safety hazards; unlock/secure appropriate buildings/rooms and facilities.
7. May be required to function in the role of Officer in Charge.
8. Conduct preliminary and follow up criminal investigations and make arrests when necessary.
9. Monitor traffic/parking conditions and provide appropriate direction and/or enforcement as needed.
10. Testify in court and assist local agencies as required.
11. Have a full working and operating knowledge of all department equipment and databases including Communications Center.
12. Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
13. Excellent interpersonal skills.
14. Perform other service/security/police related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. Must be currently or recently (within the last 12 months) employed as a full-time sworn law enforcement officer in the State of Illinois; duly certified by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board in good standing; and have successfully completed a prior probationary status. (Part-time certification does not meet this requirement).
2. Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
3. Must be 21 years of age and a U.S. citizen at time of hire.
4. Valid Driver's License and the ability to operate all of the equipment in a police vehicle.
5. Complete State Certified Firearms Training for Police Officers prior to being armed.
6. Must be able to carry a Joliet Junior College Department approved firearm and successfully complete the Police Department Field Training Program.
7. Demonstrated ability to positively interact with a diverse college community. Strong human relations, oral and written communication skills.
8. Problem solving abilities.
9. Pass a thorough background investigation,
10. Must not possess any felony or misdemeanor convictions in accordance with 50 ILCS 705/6.1.
11. Must pass a Peace Officer Wellness Evaluation Report (P.O.W.E.R) test.
12. Must pass a psychological assessment, medical screening, and drug screening.
13. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other members of the college and community, displaying cultural... For full info follow application link.

ANTI-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Joliet Junior College is committed to maintaining an environment that is safe and free from discrimination, harassment, and misconduct on the basis of sex, which includes sexual orientation or gender-related identity. The College prohibits sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual misconduct, stalking, and relationship/dating violence has put measures in place to ensure a safe and healthy educational and employment environment, and meet legal requirements in accordance with: Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in the College's programs or activities; relevant sections of the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex or sexual orientation, including gender-related identity; and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), which requires timely warning to the community of certain immediate threats.