Police Officer II, Non-Certified

About the role

The University of Chicago Police Department (UCPD) is a full service, CALEA-accredited police department serving the University of Chicago and surrounding areas. 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.

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;
• Aid and safeguard all members of the University of Chicago community;
• Investigate criminal activity;
• Enforce traffic regulations;
• Conduct a variety of crime prevention activities to protect life and property;
• Prevent disorder;
• Apprehend and assist in prosecution of criminals;
• Respond to emergencies;
• Help enforce laws and ordinances.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college required;
• Licenses and Certifications: Successful completion of the Basic Law Enforcement Officers' Training course as prescribed by the Illinois Law Enforcement Officers' Training and Standards Board within six months of date of hire. Attainment of Illinois Law Enforcement Certification within six months of date of hire. Successful completion of The University of Chicago Police Department Field Training Program within eighteen months of date of hire, or within twenty-four months of the date of hire at the discretion of the Department required. Successful completion of a background investigation, written and oral exams, medical examinations, psychological test, drug screens and physical fitness tests required. Demonstrate safe driving performance required. Valid Illinois driver's license or driver's license that grants reciprocity in the State of Illinois. Successfully complete First Aid and CPR training within twelve months of date of hire, or within eighteen months of the date of hire at the discretion of the Department required. Successful completion of the POWER test or POWER Card issued within six months of application.

Qualifications

• Physical Requirements: Exposure to human blood, human blood components, and/or products made from human blood. High stress environment. Operate vehicles/drive motorized equipment. Outdoor weather exposure. Requires use of personal protective equipment. Office environment. Run, walk, stand for long periods of time, climb, stoop, and lift and carry equipment and injured or deceased persons or animals required. Strenuous physical exertion is sometimes needed in providing services under emergency, adverse, unpleasant, or unusual conditions in all weather conditions, and at all hours of the day or night required. Effective audio-visual discrimination and perception to make quick and accurate observations including: distant binocular and visual acuity of at least 20/40 with or without corrective lenses, peripheral vision of at least 140 degrees, and the ability to recognize the colors of traffic signals and devices showing standard red, green, and amber required. Hearing sufficient to understand speech and to detect alarms, telephone and other communication devices. Must not have an average hearing loss greater than 40 decibels (dB) at 500 - 2000 Hertz (Hz) with or without a hearing aid required.

Skills

• Develop a working knowledge of Illinois Criminal Statutes, Illinois vehicle code, University rules and regulations. Learn and correctly apply University Police Department rules, regulations, general orders, policies, practices, and procedures required. Thoroughly knowledgeable of geographic area and boundaries served by the University Police Department required. Complete mathematical calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages required. Use desktop computer, two-way radio, firearms, handcuffs and other law enforcement equipment, fingerprint equipment, camera, copy machine, and telephone required.

Benefits

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off.

Pay

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting. The pay rate type is hourly, with a pay range of $38.00 - $40.00.

Schedule

The scheduled weekly hours are 40.