Police Officer - Part-time

Department: Police Department
Work Location: All sites

About the role

Under supervision of a Sergeant or Officer-in-Charge (in instances where no supervisory or command personnel are present), the Police Officer protects the lives, property, and rights of all people, maintains order, enforces the law impartially, and responds to crime and disorder in accordance with established procedures and directives. The Police Officer is the department’s primary contact with the community and is responsible for portraying to the community the department’s mission and goals.

Requirements

• Must be a State of Illinois Certified Police Officer with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience
• Must be able to pass an extensive background investigation and be certified in LEADS
• Must acquire and maintain a working knowledge of applicable laws and proper police procedures, including but not limited to:
  • Illinois Criminal Code
  • Vehicle code
  • Criminal procedure
  • College Ordinances
  • Patrol techniques
  • Making a legal arrest
  • Traffic stop procedures
  • Firearm policies
  • Criteria for search and seizure of property or evidence
  • Departmental policies and orders
• Must meet the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board Academic and Fitness Standards
• Must successfully complete pre-employment psychological assessment prior to hire date as a condition of employment
• Associate’s Degree (AAS/AS) or college coursework preferred
• Background in investigations, taskforce assignments, or law enforcement training is a plus

Schedule

• Part-time, approximately 24 hours per week
• Rotating shifts as needed
• Maximum age for employment of sworn members: 67 (per MVCC Board Policy, Section 7160 – Mandatory Retirement Age)

Pay

$25.86/hour

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick leave, personal days, bereavement days)
• Tuition reimbursement
• MVCC tuition waiver for benefit-eligible employees and dependents
• SURS Retirement
• Tax-sheltered annuity plans