Police Officer II, Non-Certified

Department

OPS DSS Officers in Probation

About the Department

The University of Chicago Police Department (UCPD) is a full service, CALEA-accredited police department serving the University of Chicago and surrounding areas from 37th Street to 64th Street, and Cottage Grove Avenue to Lake Shore Drive. Members of the Department are committed to conducting their work in a respectful and dignified manner while providing a safe environment for those who live, learn, and work in our community.

Job Information

Job Summary:

Performs assigned duties, under direction of experienced personnel, to gain knowledge and experience required to become a Certified Police Officer. Providing aid and safeguarding all members of the University of Chicago community, students, faculty, and staff working and living in the area. Conducts routine vehicular, bicycle and foot patrols; investigate criminal activity; enforces traffic regulations; conducts a variety of crime prevention activities to protect life and property;

prevents disorder; apprehend and assist in prosecution of criminals; respond to emergencies; and helps enforce laws and ordinances.

All applicants are required to submit a cover Letter, resume/CV, and an unofficial college transcript or a copy of their college diploma as part of their application (upload on the page titled My Experience in the Resume/CV section). Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to take the written exam. The written exam will be conducted tentatively on a rolling basis.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will receive email invitations to the written exam that includes the specific date, location, and time. Applicants will also be invited to a physical agility test (POWER test) unless they have a valid POWER card obtained within the last six months. Applicants who successfully complete the written exam, the POWER test portion, and have an official college transcript on file may be invited to the virtual Panel Interview scheduled to occur throughout 2026.

All applicants who have been issued a conditional offer letter and successfully completed all aspects of the background check will have a start date provided within the time frames of police academy trainings.

Please note, applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications for the position, do not comply with the hiring process, or who fail to submit an unofficial transcript, pass the POWER test and/or do not have a POWER Card on file will not be considered further for the position. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Please review the Police Officer II Hiring Process for further details at: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Responsibilities:

* Safely operate department equipment on patrol; make periodic interior and exterior premise checks of University grounds to determine existence of unusual or hazardous conditions; take appropriate action when such condition is detected; assist with investigations of suspicious persons, places or things; and a respond when observing a situation requiring police action and/or request assignment of other officers.

* Obey lawful orders of superiors; perform appropriate tasks and duties assigned by supervisor or shift supervisor; promptly answer radio calls; and promptly respond to assigned calls for police service.

* Prepare clear, accurate, and complete reports and document activities both verbally and in writing.

* Review and record necessary and pertinent information at roll call; be properly groomed and maintain equipment and uniform in neat, orderly manner; and inspect assigned vehicle or bicycle for proper equipment and/or damage prior to leaving for patrol.

* Conduct accident and criminal investigations; protect accident or crime scenes; help aid the injured; help control traffic and/or the public; collect and preserve evidence; conduct interviews of witnesses and suspects; help determine the cause of accident; prepare accurate reports and/or diagrams; and issue citations and make arrests.

* Identify, pursue, apprehend, and assist in the prosecution of persons who violate federal, state and local laws, statutes and ordinances; subdue…