Campus Police Officer

Workweek

40 Hours | Monday through Friday (24/7 availability), flexible schedule to meet department needs to include possible evenings and weekends

Provide and maintain campus public safety at McHenry County College Campus

• Respond to campus emergencies.
• Deliver emergency messages to staff and students on campus.
• Receive and respond to service requests and questions regarding campus public safety.
• Patrol assigned areas to protect campus occupants, buildings and grounds through the enforcement of applicable state, federal, and local laws.
• Patrol building and grounds of McHenry County College and other College properties.
• Investigate criminal conduct, honor code violations, and conduct administrative investigations as directed. May be required to provide courtroom testimony based on investigation.
• Prepare written reports.
• Report potential fire hazards and implement emergency procedures in the event of a fire
• Enforce parking and traffic rules and regulations. Issue warnings and/or tickets when required.
• Proactively perform preventative patrol in uniform, plain clothes, on foot, or in a vehicle, and utilize the College electronic surveillance equipment.
• Provide personal security consultation to administrators, faculty, staff, and students who are threatened, being followed, or stalked.
• Attend court as required.
• Assist with vehicle jump starts and lockouts on campus.
• Work collaboratively with others (e.g., colleagues, stakeholders, vendors) to accomplish functions and responsibilities.
• Assume additional duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.

• Associate's degree from a regionally accredited institution, or the equivalent combination of related training and education.
• First Responder Certificate, or equivalent CPR, First Aid and AED Certification or specialized training.
• Valid driver's license.
• Valid F.O.I.D. card.
• Certification by the Illinois Local Governmental Law Enforcement Officer's Training Board or must obtain within 6 months of employment
• Possess various access levels to LEADS or must obtain with 6 months of employment.
• Other applicable specialized training as required.
• One-year experience in related public safety or law enforcement position; or equivalent education and experience

DESIRED

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Certification by the Illinois Local Governmental Law Enforcement Officer's Training Board.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) communication skills.

SKILLS AND SPECIFICATIONS:

• Firearms proficiency
• Ability to maintain certification by the Illinois Local Governmental Law Enforcement Officer's Training Board
• Must be able to maintain appropriate level of physical and mental fitness for duty
• Ability to maintain various access levels to LEADS
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to learn technological applications
• Knowledge of campus public safety procedures
• Knowledge of first responder and general first aid procedures
• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing under stressful conditions
• Responsible, honest, dependable, and conscientious
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to prioritize incidents as they arise
• Ability to acquire and keep confidential all campus public safety information
• Willingness and ability to determine problems and create individual solutions
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment that requires being sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs
• Ability to make decisions that govern and impact the activities and behavior of staff members and citizens
• Ability to safely lift 60 pounds unassisted
• Possess the physical ability to respond to various emergency situations
• Physical ability to continuously walk during scheduled shift, and to get into and out of a motor vehicle
• Ability to see, including depth and color perception
• Ability to hear, speak, and smell
• Commitment and respect for diversity and MCC Behaviors of Excellence
• Commitment to the college mission, vision, values, and goals
• Ability to perform all of the essential functions, skills, and specifications of the position

* Subject to Criminal Background investiga…