Campus Police Patrol Officer, part-time

Responsibilities

• Prevents, detects and investigates disturbances; maintains order; patrols assigned areas; enforces traffic regulations. Complies with and adheres to all applicable campus, local, state, and federal laws.
• Patrols an assigned area in car, or on foot.
• Answers calls for protection of life and private property and the enforcement of Campus, City, County and State Laws.
• Responds to all emergencies during assigned duty shift. Administers first aid, performs CPR, and applies AED as necessary.
• Conducts investigations of burglaries, thefts, holdups, accidents and other disturbances.
• Directs traffic, including regulation of vehicle flow at emergency or congested places; stops drivers who are operating vehicles in violation of laws.
• Collects and presents evidence using scientific identification techniques.
• Testifies in court in connection with criminal prosecution, may serve warrants and subpoenas.
• Gives information and directions to the public.
• May operate equipment to dispatch officers on patrol.
• Performs a variety of public safety work such as assisting at fires, campus events, and crowd control.
• May act as special escort on transporting large sums of money.
• May serve as an escort for students, employees, and visitors as requested.
• Works special events such as Fourth of July, sporting events and other college approved events.
• Prepares, writes and files daily activity reports with superior officer.
• Responds to medical calls.
• Assists with evacuations (fire/weather etc.).
• Assists other Police Departments as requested.
• Completes annual firearm training and any other training as required by (ILETSB) or as directed by Chief or Deputy Chief.
• Performs related duties as required.
• Responds to the functions of the position in an environmental setting which might include cold, heat, odor, dampness, dirt, fumes, dust, oil, grease, noise, or vibration on a frequent basis. Appropriate protective devices are available as required.

• Associate's degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Two years prior police experience.
• Be 21 years of age or older and a U.S. citizen.
• Possess a valid Illinois driver's license, and a valid Illinois FOID card.
• Must be able to walk eight hours per day and assist in evacuating non-ambulatory persons in an emergency.
• Ability to analyze situations and to adopt quick, effective and reasonable courses of action.
• Ability to use good discretion and deal courteously but firmly with general public.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Availability and ability to work varying shift assignments which may include day, evening and weekend responsibilities.
• Maintains certification by the Illinois Local Governmental Law Enforcement Officer's Training & Standards Board.
• Maintains annual firearms certification as required by Illinois Public Act 94-103.
• Maintains LEADS and AED/CPR certification.
• Participates in a minimum of 24 hours of in-service training per year.
• Ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 25 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Position requires visual acuity to operate motor vehicles and/or equipment.
• Ability to work in conditions that include exposure to extreme weather, intense physical activity, combat with armed and/or dangerous persons, individuals with contagious diseases, and safety hazards associated with emergency driving and traffic control.
• Ability to pass psychological, medical, and drug screening tests.
• Successful completion of an ILETSB certified Policy Academy.
• Ability to learn the geography of KCC and the City of Kankakee.
• Ability to learn police radio broadcasting and communication procedures.

Applicant must have successfully completed the Police Academy.

Hourly rate of pay is $18-$20/hr.

Days and times worked will vary

Max. 29 hrs. worked per week