Police Officer

Category: Police

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Department: Police Department

Locations: Des Plaines/Skokie, IL

Posted: May 6, 2026

Closes: Jun 10, 2026 - 11:59 PM EDT

Type: Police

Position : 200210

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For over 55 years, Oakton College has been the setting where thousands begin their college or career studies. Educating people of all ages, from diverse backgrounds, and representing over 40 nations, Oakton focuses on improving the quality of life for everyone who enters its doors.

The Police Officer plays a critical role in maintaining a safe and secure environment at Oakton Community College. This position is responsible for enforcing laws and college policies, responding to emergencies, protecting campus property, and serving as a professional and respectful presence within a diverse academic community. Officers are expected to demonstrate integrity, sound judgment, and a commitment to public service while working rotating shifts across both Des Plaines and Skokie campuses.

Oakton PD offers opportunities for advancement within the department and specialty assignments such as, but not limited to:
Bike Officer, Range Officer, Field Training Officer (FTO), and community engagement roles.

• Starting Salary Range: $63,500 - $68,280 (based on experience and qualifications)
• Comprehensive Benefits Package:
  Includes health, dental, and vision insurance; paid vacation, personal, and sick time; retirement contributions; tuition waivers; and employee assistance programs
• Participation in SURS Retirement Pension System
• Uniforms and Equipment Provided
• Ongoing Training and Professional Development
• FRIDAYS Off in Summer
• College observed Holidays Off with pay, including Paid Winter Break
• Day Shift and Afternoon Shift - NO Midnights
• NO Weekends
• Overtime opportunities
• Free Tuition for employee and immediate family
• Opportunity to work with seasoned officers, most of whom have retired from municipal policing

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Under general supervision, provide safety and security functions for student population, college personnel, visitors, buildings, and grounds. The officer must be able to work all shifts and at both the Des Plaines and the Skokie Campuses. Working knowledge of criminal laws, traffic laws and college policies and procedures. Be able to exercise independent judgment regarding unusual events which may occur. Must become familiar with buildings, facilities, and fire related equipment.

Develop knowledge of radio communication and building surveillance system.

• Patrol, inspect and protect campus buildings and grounds for the prevention of crimes and damage. Parking, pedestrian and traffic control.
• Ability to patrol on foot and operate marked police vehicles safely.
• Participate in training for the use of the Omnigo reporting system.
• Must have certification in required NIMS courses and a LEADS certified user. If these certifications are not previously obtained, the college will sponsor completion within an agreed upon timeframe. Receive and respond to complaints, questions and requests regarding campus safety and security. Take appropriate action to insure safety and security of people on campus.
• Report potential safety and fire hazards. Working knowledge of fire related equipment.
• Attain and maintain basic certification in first aid and use of AED equipment provided by the College.
• Issue college warnings and/or tickets for moving or parking violations. Enforce college policies and state laws.
• Prepare and write-up criminal case reports, accident reports, and other reports of an administrative/informational nature relating to the college.
• Qualify for and utilize firearms, defensive weapons, or instruments authorized for use by the Department.
• Effect custodial arrests and exert physical control over resistive or combative people when necessary.
• Maintain certified police officer status from the Illinois Law Enforcement Training & Standards Board.
• Perform other job related duties as assigned.

Administrative supervision is received from the Deputy Chief of Operations. Functional…