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Triton College —River Grove, IL
- $40,000 a year
- Mid-level
- Ability to climb stairs
- High school diploma or GED

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Police Officer

Triton College -
River Grove, IL

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Job Details

$40,000 a year

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Driving
Peace Officer Certification
State-specific police officer certification

Full Job Description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

1. Annual base salary of $40,000 with full benefits package

2. Official transcripts required prior to employment (if applicable)

3. Recommended candidate for hire will be subject to pre-employment screenings

4. Triton College is an EOE

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Posting Number

S00423P

Position Title

Police Officer

Position Type

Police

Department

Police

Essential Function

The primary function of the Police Officer is to ensure the safety and well-being of students, staff, and facilities of Triton College. In addition, shall be charged with the enforcement of all laws and ordinances, the preservation of peace, protection of life and property, the prevention of crimes, and the arrest and prosecution of violators, and other duties as assigned. The authority as a member of the Police Department shall be the conservators of peace and, as such, have all powers possessed by police offers in villages, cities, and towns along with the Sheriffs of Counties, including the power to make arrests on view or by warrants of violations of state statutes and county and local ordinances.

Under the direct supervision of the Patrol, Detective and Administrative Sergeants, Watch Commander, Deputy Chief, and Chief of Police.

Qualifications

Certification/Licensure: P.O.W.E.R. Certification Card (not older than 1 year from date of application); Valid Illinois Driver’s License; Certified Police Officer through ILETSB preferred.

Education: Minimum of a high school diploma or GED.

Other: Citizen of the United States; minimum of 21 years of age; provide required references in the form of an attachment:

(a) Three professional references (supervisors and/or coworkers)
(b) Three personal references (family and/or friends)

Responsibilities

Patrol Functions:

Drive a motor vehicle under emergency and non-emergency conditions

Respond to all service calls assigned

Patrol area in vehicle and on foot

Search persons, vehicles and placed without violating constitutional rights

Transport prisoners

Administer first aid

Traffic Functions:

Enforce traffic and parking laws and ordinances

Investigate traffic accidents and aid the injured

Control, regulate and direct traffic, vehicular and pedestrian

Administer roadside sobriety tests

Arrest and Apprehension Functions:

Identify and apprehend offenders

Follow and adhere to Officer safety tactics

Advise person in custody of Constitutional Rights

Follow the use of Force Policy including the ability to use deadly force if necessary

Pursue suspects on foot or in vehicle when applicable

Physical Functions:

Walk up and down stairs

Sit, stand and walk for long periods of time

Negotiate obstacles while in foot pursuits with the possibilities of the need to run long distance

Physically restrain, detain and apprehend offenders with the possibilities of needing to physically defend yourself and others

Investigative Functions:

Investigate crimes against persons and/or property

Investigate suspicious circumstances, persons or vehicles

Investigate accidents

Collect and preserve evidence

Conduct surveillance of individuals or locations

Communication Functions:

Use of radio and phones

Effectively work with citizens

Participate in meetings

Provide accurate oral descriptions

Conduct interview and explain complaints

Mediate disputes

Community Functions:

Citizen/Dignitary escorts

Interact with students, staff, and administrators of the College

Court Functions:

Testify in court for traffic at hearings and criminal/civil court

Read and review reports and notes for court testimony

Planning, Organizing, and Administrative Functions:

Write reports and memos and conduct record checks

Assist in training new personnel and police officers

Make judgments reference to arrest/release of suspects

Serve subpoenas and search/arrest warrants

Posting Date

12/09/2024

Closing Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Quicklink for Posting

https://jobopenings.triton.edu/postings/1945

Supplemental Questions

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Required Documents

Required Documents

Resume

Optional Documents

Cover Letter

Other

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