Police Officer

Essential Functions

• Represent the District professionally by developing long lasting positive relationships with internal team members and external vendors.
• Demonstrate the principles of One Team, One Goal in daily interactions with staff and guests.
• Ensure a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging exists in all areas of the Rockford Park District.
• Establish and maintain a high level of citizen confidence.
• Follow standard operating procedures, look for law / ordinance violations in parks while maintaining park safety.
• Ensure appropriate communications with victims, offenders, citizens, community groups, 911 center, states attorney, and other law enforcement officers.
• Respond to internal and external calls that do not require law enforcement response.
• Respond to emergency calls while operating emergency lights and siren in a controlled manner.
• Respond to emergency and non-emergency requests from other law enforcement agencies/officers.
• Respond to intrusion, hold-up, and fire alarms and perform building checks, then reset non-valid alarms.
• Pick up and secure, transport, and deposit United States Currency from park district facilities to the bank.
• Provide police presence for safety and security at park district events and functions.
• Perform criminal and non-criminal investigations against persons and property.
• Perform undercover activities as directed.
• Provide general and pertinent information to citizens requests and district employees.
• Enforce all local traffic ordinances and traffic laws from the Illinois Vehicle Code.
• Enforce all local, state, and federal laws and ordinances as necessary.
• Oversee the safe passage of vehicles and pedestrian traffic when required.
• Attend court proceedings and represent the Rockford Park District Police Department as required.
• Perform daily inspection of all assigned equipment and vehicles.
• Visually inspect park district property to ensure it is safe and secure.
• Check the interior and exterior of buildings to ensure they are secure.
• Complete Police Reports, traffic citations, and other paperwork as required.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must be under the age of 35, unless they have prior Illinois Law Enforcement Experience per Illinois Statutes.
• Must be a United States citizen and live within 50 miles of Rockford Park District PD (401 S. Main St.).
• Must have a valid Drivers License.
• Must have a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Cannot have been convicted of any felonies or certain misdemeanors.

Critical Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities

• Professional knowledge of state, federal, and ordinance laws.
• Practical knowledge of computers and in-car computers.
• Professional knowledge from Police Training Institute.
• Practical knowledge of defensive tactics and firearms.
• Routine knowledge or park district policies.

Physical Requirements

• Applicants will be required to successfully pass the P.O.W.E.R. test as mandated by the State of Illinois.
• Candidates will also be required to undergo an extensive physical/medical examination.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Significant environmental factors may be applicable to this position.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Well-being Programs, Employee Assistance Program, Retirement Plans, Life Insurance, Critical Illness & Accident Insurance, Tax-Free Accounts, Employee Crisis Fund, Paid Time Off, Employee Participation Program, Exclusive Discounts, Unique Benefits.