Essential Functions
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Appropriately and effectively intervenes when unruly, abusive, combative, threatening, or armed persons are encountered.
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Apprehend and arrest individuals for criminal activity.
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Complete investigations of any criminal activity occurring within assigned jurisdiction, make arrests, and process criminal defendants as per applicable state criminal proceedings.
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Respond to routine and emergency calls for assistance. Complete uniform incident reports and other assigned documentation.
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Assist teammates with and serve as subject matter expert in criminal process.
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Communicate in a calm, factual, objective, and courteous manner with all persons with whom communication or collaboration are necessary. Coordinates and communicates with community police agencies as appropriate.
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Provide armed response to any imminent situation that threatens the life or safety of anyone on Advocate Health property.
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Prepare criminal cases for court proceedings, attend court, and testify in criminal proceedings.
Physical Requirements
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Ability to hear clearly and communicate clearly with others
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Ability to run, and exert intense physical effort in moving, controlling, or restraining combative subjects
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Possess close and intermediate visual acuity
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Spends majority of time standing or walking with a reasonable amount of bending, stooping, kneeling and reaching
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May be exposed to unfavorable weather conditions
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Exposed to hazardous work conditions and combative subjects
Education, Experience and Certifications
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License/Registration/Certification: General Law Enforcement Certification
Issued by (Governing Body): applicable state Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards (or ability to transfer laterally)-
Level of Education: Basic Law Enforcement Training
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Field of Study (if applicable): Criminal Justice
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Years of Experience: 2 (preferred)
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Describe Type Experience: General law enforcement or public safety experience (preferred)
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Ability to work independently and respond calmly in complex, stressful situations
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Knowledge of and ability to apply federal, state and local criminal statutes and case law
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Knowledge of criminal process
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Demonstrate proficiency with a firearm to meet Advocate Health and applicable state standards
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Ability to obtain and maintain applicable state General Law Enforcement Certification
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Ability to perform under stressful, emergency conditions
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Valid Driver's license
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Ability to pass rigorous background check, polygraph and/or psychological testing
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Ability to pass Advocate Health mandated Taser, CPI, and self-defense training
