Police Officer at Oakton College Des Plaines, IL

Position Summary

Police Officer job at Oakton College. Des Plaines, IL.

Salary and Benefits

• 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

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk, hear; use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, controls, or instruments; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; run, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; taste and smell. The work may require strenuous physical exertion including to carry, drag, or restrain individuals from 50 to 300 pounds, lift in excess of 50 pounds, and exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work may require strenuous physical exertion. Work is performed in both office and field settings on a rotating shift schedule in all weather conditions on a year round basis.

Behavioral Requirements

Ability to interact professionally and tactfully with people of different levels of education, cultural backgrounds, and life experiences, and to exhibit an adequate level of respect to fellow employees and the College community at large. Maintain composure and sound judgement during stressful or emergency situations. Be adept at utilizing de-escalation tactics when dealing with anyone from the College community.

Equipment Used

The following equipment will be utilized, but is not limited to : Computer, Motor Vehicle, Firearms, Handcuffs, Taser, Chemical Agents, Ballistic Shields, Bicycles, and Chemical Agent

Additional Information

The Officer must be able to work all shifts and at either Des Plaines or Skokie Campuses. Under the CBA, an officer does not have bidding rights in the first year probationary period and will be assigned to whichever location needs staffing.

Regularly works Monday through Friday, 40-hours per week, with the possibility of working other hours / shifts as needed. Must be able to work weekends and holidays as needed.

Two Positions Available

Applicants will be required to complete the following prior to employment :

Legal / EEO Information

Oakton College is an equal opportunity employer and has a strong commitment to diversity. In that spirit, we seek a broad spectrum of candidates, including minorities, veterans, women and people with disabilities. EOE / AA / M / F / D / V

Oakton is committed to maintaining an environment free from harassment and discrimination for all and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (gender), sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, and reprisal or any other protected status. Further, Oakton does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any educational, employment, or extracurricular activity.

Posted positions may be removed from the Oakton website without notice when it is determined that no additional applicants are required. Oakton College does not utilize E-Verify for employment eligibility verification.

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